David P Trofa, MD
Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - 693 White Plains Road
ColumbiaDoctors - 1329 W Boston Post Road
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- Amerigroup of New Jersey
- AmeriHealth of New Jersey
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem/GHI
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Local 1199
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- Quality Health Management
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- Workers Compensation
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About David P Trofa, MD
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, including pediatric and adult patients. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Trofa has a particlar intrest in advanced knee disorders and complex knee pathologies, focusing on cartilage restoration, non-surgical management of early arthritis, meniscus injuries, ligament reconstruction, knee dislocations, and patellofemoral disorders. His shoulder practice focuses on labral tears, SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder; while his elbow expertise includes treatment for medial/lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), instability, and ligament reconstruction. Dr. Tofa also leverages the latest orthobiologic treatments in his practice, including platelet rich plasma (PRP), 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 Irving 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 such as the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights.
Throughout his training Dr. Trofa has been active in academic research having published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics related to ACL reconstruction, Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction), osteochondral transplantation, Achilles tendon repairs, surgical techniques and post-operative physical therapy protocols. Dr. Trofa's ongoing research projects are focused on optimizing patient outcomes with a particular interest in complex knee pathology, including articular cartilage, ligamentous, and meniscal injuries. Hs is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery
Expertise
ACL Injury Tear
Adolescent Sports Injuries
Arthroscopic Debridement of Shoulder
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Biceps Tendonitis
Cartilage Injury
Cartilage Surgery
Chronic Tendon Disorder
Elbow Disorder
Elbow Pain
Elbow Surgery
Frozen Shoulder
Hamstring Tendonitis/Injury
Joint Pain
Jumper's Knee
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Disorders
Knee Injury
Knee Ligament Reconstructions
Knee Pain
Labral Tear of Shoulder
Meniscus Tears
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Patella Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Rotator Cuff Repair
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Runner's Knee
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorder
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Tendonitis
Shoulder Trauma Surgery
Sports Injuries of Female Athletes
Tendon Repairs
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow
Education
Fellowship: Carolinas Healthcare Systems
Medical School: Tufts University / School of Medicine
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Titles & Positions
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
Education
- Medical School: Tufts University / School of Medicine
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Fellowship: Carolinas Healthcare Systems
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery