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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
4.8
4167 Ratings
1376 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
4167 Ratings
1376 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 is a consummate professional. Always great.
Great service !
Smooth as Silk.
I feel like the medical care is excellent. And I appreciate that. I don’t have to wait too long to get an appointment. I do wish he would explain a little bit more about what is happening in my hand.
Dr Sowa and all his staff were professional and friendly. No wait was great also!
Exceptional.
I was annoyed with the women who helps Dr Sowa. She was rude and not very kind and made me feel like I am making my pain up. I wonder what her credentials are? I do not want to see her in 4 weeks when I see Dr Sowa. Also the steroid injection irritated the area and is a little worse so I am thinking it did not help and irritated things worse. Hopefully it will be a little calmer tomorrow.
It’s always good going to the doctor office, because of the care that is provided
Dr sowa was not interested in me as a patient, failed to really listen to my description of symptoms, made an off the cuff assessment which led to a quick injection and departure. His overall attitude was poor and it was evident all he wanted to do was dismiss me as quickly as possible.
Straight forward and to the point