Welcome to Syracuse Orthopedic Surgeons - Our Physicians

Our Physicians - Richard J. DiStefano, M.D.

The Clinical Experience:
Specializes in spinal surgery and also practices general orthopedic surgery including trauma fracture care, joint reconstruction and replacements, arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulders and knees, and hand surgery.

Licensure:
· New York State 1991

Orthopaedic Residency Training:
· SUNY Health Science Center at Buffalo, Spine Surgery Fellowship. 1994-1995
· SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship Residency Program. 1990-1994

ORTHO RESEARCH

General Surgical Training:
· SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, General Surgery Internship. 1989-1990

Education:
· SUNY Heath Science Center at Syracuse
· School of Medicine: 19985-1989
· Medical Doctorate Degree: May 1989
· St. Lawrence University, Pre Med Course Work. 1983-1984
· Yale University, Engineering and Applied Science/ Chemical Engineer. 1983-1984
· Bachelor of Science Degree: May 1980
· Tupper Lake Central High School. 1972-1976
· Regents High School Diploma: June 1976