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David T. Sowa, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder, Microvascular Surgery
Newark
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.8
4.5K Ratings
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Dr. David Sowa is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in hand surgery. He also has experience in surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Sowa has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
4.8
4.5K Ratings
1.5K Comments
Dr. David Sowa is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in hand surgery. He also has experience in surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Sowa has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
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Sabre Building
Delaware Hand to Shoulder Center 4051 Ogletown-Stanton Rd.
Suites 102 & 103
Newark, DE 19713
Suites 102 & 103
Newark, DE 19713
Dr. David Sowa is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a fellowship in hand surgery. He also has experience in surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Sowa has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Doc.
Awards and Honors
Top Doc 2010 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
Top Doc 2000 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
Top Doc 1998 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
Top Doc Surgeons 2007 - Delaware Today - Hand Surgery
Specialties
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery (Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder)
Microvascular and Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency
General Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship
Hand Surgery, The Curtis National Hand Center
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand
Hospital Affiliations
Christiana Care Health System
St. Francis Hospital
Academic Rank
University of Delaware, Newark, DE Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Physical Therapy
Professional Societies
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Medical Association
Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Society of Delaware
New Castle County Medical Society
Philadelphia Hand Society
The Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association
The Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association
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Very good doctor 👏
Professional, straight to the point, amazing surgeon.. I would highly recommend Dr. Sowa and the staff at first State orthopedics! First class operation
I have never been to a Doctors office where the Doctor is always on time. With that said he was late for my surgery because he was in another surgery, which took longer than expected. This only made me feel more confident in him because he did NOT rush throw a surgery because he had another one scheduled after.
David is great! He always is kind, competent, and trustworthy. Dr. Sowa is one of the truly special doctors in our community!
He’s the best!! We all know that he’s not Mr Personality, but there’s no hand doctor better than him. Love him!
Thank you so Dr Sowa for your service It was a awesome experience
He was quick and gave me what i asked for. He provided optiobs to choice from.
Office is clean & organized, the staff is friendly and professional & they make you feel very comfortable. Anytime I have gone here I only wait 5 mins to be seen. Dr. Sowa started my appt on time he is very thorough and explains everything that’s going on. His assistant was wonderful as well.
He and his staff are friendly, very professional, and right on time. Highly recommended.
Communicates my situation clearly, concisely, and directly on point.