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David T. Sowa, M.D.
First State Orthopaedics
Orthopedics, Elbow, Wrist: Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, and Shoulder, Microvascular Surgery
Newark
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
4.8K Ratings
1.6K 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.
4.8
4.8K Ratings
1.6K 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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Competent and to the point
Dr Sowa exceptional care.
Love Dr Sowa! I’ve been going to him for 32 years started out with a ganglion cyst, ruptured tendon, and most recently arthritis in my wrist with the bone spur and thumb arthritis. I recommend him anytime somebody asked. I’ve always had a great experience in the office with the staff and it shows they must like their job because they have been there for a very long time. I highly recommend Dr Sowa and his staff.
Known & seen him several times. He & his partner are very good.
Dr. Sowa and his staff are amazing. My broken wrist required surgery and they took care of it right away. I’m so thankful for his expertise and care.
The whole procedure could not have went any better
Top Doc!
Best hand doc around!
He seems very competent but he worked so quickly I cannot fully judge.
Not a man of many words, but that was okay with me. He introduced himself and went right to work to evaluate my situation. He is a skilled doctor. I would return and recommend him to others.