David G. Dennison, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

Languages

English
  1. Forearm ligament reconstruction
  2. Hand reconstruction
  3. Microvascular surgery
  4. Trauma care
  5. Wrist fusion
  6. Wrist reconstruction
  • Trauma and reconstruction of the forearm, wrist and hand
  • Microvascular surgery
  • Intercarpal arthrodeses
  • Imaging of the wrist and hand
  • Patient-rated outcome studies
  1. 2003
    ResidentHand Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2003
    Fellow - Hand Surgery - Director: Robert Beckenbaugh, MDMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2002
    Fellow - Orthopaedic Trauma - Director: Peter G. Trafton, MDBrown University
  4. 2001
    Resident - Orthopaedic Surgery - Chairman: Michael G. Ehrlich, MDBrown University
  5. 1997
    Internship - General Surgery - Chairman: Kirby Bland, MDBrown University
  6. 1996
    MD - MD with Honors; Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year)State University of New York at Stony Brook
  7. 1991
    Pre-Medical - Organic Chemistry and Biology prerequisites for medical schoolState University of New York at Stony Brook
  8. 1989
    BS - Bachelor of Engineering with Honors; Third Assistant Engineer License for Steam and Motor Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage, Any Oceans: United States Merchant MarineState University Of New York Maritime College

Certifications

  1. 2006
    Hand SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  2. 2005
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2012
    Best Wrist and Hand Poster (with Kris Matullo MD)American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  2. 2011
    Best Paper "Early versus late motion following volar plating of distal radius fractures, AAHS Annual Meeting 2011"American Association of Hand Surgery
  3. 2011
    Teacher of the Year -- Hand Surgery FellowsOrthopedic Hand Division
  4. 2008
    Young Leaders GroupAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  5. 1994
    Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year)School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  6. 1994
    Book Award for Excellence in the pre-clinical curriculumMcGraw-Hill
  7. 1994
    Certificate of MeritDepartment of Pharmacological Sciences
  8. 1989
    Excellence in Engineering at SeaEngineering Department Award
  9. 1989
    Award for Excellence in Naval ArchitectureJohn J. McMullen and Associates
  10. 1988
    Alumni Association Scholarship for Excellence in EngineeringAwarding Organization
  11. 1985
    Admiral's ListAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - 2025
    ExaminerAmerican Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  2. 2014 - present
    Editor-in-Chief2017 Anatomy and Imaging Exam, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  3. 2011 - 2014
    MemberPublications and Products Advisory Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  4. 2010 - 2014
    MemberAnnual Meeting Committee, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  5. 2010 - present
    MemberOITE and OSAE Examination Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  6. 2008 - 2009
    MemberYoung Leaders 2008-9, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  7. 2008 - present
    MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  8. 2008 - present
    MemberTask Force on Hand Trauma, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  9. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Hand Surgery
  10. 2005 - present
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  11. 2005 - present
    Ad Hoc MemberOrthopedic Research Review Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  12. 2005 - present
    MemberTrauma Performance Improvement Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  13. 2005 - present
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  14. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand
  15. 2003 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons