David WassersteinMD, FRCSC, MSc, MPH(c)
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Specialist
David graduated from the University of Toronto medical school and Orthopaedic Surgery residency program. He has an MSc in basic science and a Masters in Public Health (2016 University of Waterloo) with a focus on epidemiology and injury prevention. David’s Orthopaedic subspecialty training is in sports medicine, and includes two fellowships – one at the University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine program (2012-13), and a second with the Sports Medicine and Shoulder service at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee (2013- 14).
David’s clinical practice includes lower extremity soft-tissue trauma and reconstruction, with a focus on knee and foot/ankle. He is a principle member of the Joseph Schatzker Knee Preservation unit with expertise in knee reconstruction, osteotomy/realignment and cartilage restoration.
David’s research interests includes understanding the natural history and biomechanics of soft-tissue injuries and identifying which patients benefit most from early surgical intervention. He is the principle investigator for multiple research grants.
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