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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
4.7K 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
4.7K 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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Dr. Sowa operated on a lipoma of my rt elnow and right thumb arthodesis 10 years ago. Today he used shots of medicine to help alleviate pain in my arthritic thumb and shoulder. Now I'll be able to open jars, etc. more easily and lift my grandbaby when I babysit her.
Always a great experience ! The staff is friendly,new sign in makes things quick.Dr Sowa is very professional,knowledgeable and efficient.
Always on time Efficient into the point Assistance are great Thank you, Dr. SOWA.
Great doctor. Clear communication, no nonsense. Surgery went well. Thank you!!
Very thorough
Dr.Sowa is top doc in my book.He treats you with the utmost kindness and consideration.I go to him whenever I have a hand issue because he's the best.
All my interactions with Dr. Sowa have been very helpful. I am very grateful for his excellence as a surgeon!
Everyone, was professional, Polite, Courteous, Respectful, especially the office staff!! Katie (first window )Thank You !
Dr Sowa is a very knowledgeable doctor and is good at his profession, however his bedside manners are missing! No greeting when he walks in the room and no smiles to make you feel comfortable. Instead while he may be giving an injection and my heels are tapping on the floor under chair because it hurts some , he always tells me not to kick because I might hit someone!! I am NOT swinging my feet and my legs and feet aren't near anyone because they're und er the chair!!! I'm tired of this treatment!! I'm a grown adult.
Very professional, efficient, and took time to discuss with me my hand issue and what is required to help mend it. I found all of your associates to be friendly and efficient too! I was in and out in no time!