David S. Gazzaniga, MD
After growing up in Orange County, David Gazzaniga, MD left to play football at Dartmouth College and remained to attend medical school. He then went on to complete his residency at Harvard University. Dr. Gazzaniga has completed three separate fellowships: Trauma Fellowship and Foot & Ankle Fellowship at Harvard University, as well as a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Gazzaniga had been in practice in the state of New York for the past eight years before relocating back to Orange County. While in New York, he served as one of the team doctors for the New York Jets as well as the head Orthopedic Surgeon for the New York Islanders and Hofstra University. He also worked as the attending Orthopedic Surgeon at the US Open in Flushing New York. In his leisure time he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Gazzaniga’s Team
Appointment Scheduler – Denyse Barton
Phone: (949) 722-5023
Fax: (949) 630-4960
E-mail: DBarton@NewportOrtho.com
Denyse is the appointment scheduler for Dr. Gazzaniga. She is responsible for scheduling office appointments for the doctor. If you have a question about your visit to the office or new-patient paperwork, please contact Denyse directly.
Triage Medical Assistants – Karen Fraser & Felisa Sandoval
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3582
Fax: (949) 630-4931
E-mail: KFraser@NewportOrtho.com
E-mail: FSandoval@NewportOrtho.com
Karen and Felisa are the Triage Medical Assistants for Dr. Gazzaniga. If you have a clinical question about your care, medication, or follow-up needs, please contact Karen or Felisa directly.
Surgery Scheduler – Sarah Jerney
Phone: (949) 722-7038 x3590
Fax: (949) 630-4951
E-mail: SJerney@NewportOrtho.com
Sarah is the Surgery Scheduler for Dr. Gazzaniga. She is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all surgery for the doctor. If you have any questions about your surgery, please contact Sarah directly.
Primary Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Undergraduate Education
Dartmouth College : 1990
Medical Education
Dartmouth Medical School : 1994
Residency
Harvard Combined Orthpedic Residency Program : 2000
Fellowship
- Harvard Foot and Ankle Fellowship – Brigham and Women’s Hospital : 2002
- Knee and Shoulder and Sports Medicine Fellowship – Steadman-Hawkins Clinic : 2001
- Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hospital : 2000
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery : 2004
Affiliations
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- NHL Team Physician Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Honors and Awards
Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” Award for Long Island : 2008
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