Overview of Dr. Trofa

David P. Trofa, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of athletes of all ages and skill levels. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Trofa has a particular interest in complex knee pathologies, focusing on cartilage restoration, meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction, knee dislocations, and patellofemoral disorders. His shoulder practice focuses on shoulder instability (labral tears), SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder. Dr. Trofa also leverages the latest orthobiologic treatments in his practice, including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate (BMAC), to provide athletes with a full spectrum of treatment options.

A native of Wilton, Connecticut, Dr. Trofa is a former athlete who competed at the national level in soccer and wrestling. After receiving a B.A. in Biology from Columbia University he graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine with Research Honors. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, where he was twice awarded the Ira Wolfe Award for Excellence in Sports Medicine Research. Following residency, Dr. Trofa completed a fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder, and elbow at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. While there, he served as a team physician for multiple professional and collegiate teams including the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights. He is currently the head team Doctor of Columbia University and covers numerous high schools in the New York and Westchester County area.

Education & Training

• New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018

• Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

• NJ State Medical License 2019 - 2025

• NY State Medical License 2019 - 2024

• NC State Medical License 2018 - 2020

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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PubMed

• Perioperative outcomes in isolated versus multiligamentous anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a retrospective cohort analysis.

  Crutchfield, C., Mueller, J., Lynch, T., Zhong, J., Lee, N., Ahmad, C., Trofa, D.> ;European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2024 Feb 16

• Clinical and radiographic outcomes of the modified McLaughlin procedure for locked posterior dislocation of the shoulder: a systematic review.

  Berk, A., Ifarraguerri, A., Rao, A., Hysong, A., Trofa, D., Schiffern, S., Connor, P., Hamid, N., Saltzman, B.> ;JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2024 Feb 1

• The Finger, Wrist, and Shoulder are the Most Commonly Injured Areas in Youth Volleyball Players but the Incidence of Injuries Decreased Overall Between 2012 and 2022.

  Obana, K., Singh, P., Namiri, N., Levine, W., Parsons, B., Trofa, D., Parisien, R.> ;Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2024 Feb 1
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