
Michael Waters, MD
Printable versionOrthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Waters was recently involved with research on the potential use of 3D-printing for upper extremity splint fabrication in space at the Baylor College of Medicine Center for Space Medicine. He graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT with a bachelor’s degree in science and business administration. He is a candidate member in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Waters, who joined Cayuga Orthopedics in 2016, is fluent in English and Spanish.
Cayuga Orthopedics
16 Brentwood, Suite A
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-7000
Fax: (607) 272-4604
Cayuga Orthopedics at Cortland
1122 Commons Avenue
Cortland, NY 13045
(607) 428-8004
Fax: (607) 428-8003
Education
The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, Ohio)
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, New York)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor, Texas)
Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Memberships
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2006 to present)
Areas of special clinical experience:
Upper Extremity Surgery
Fractures and Lacerations
Nerve Surgery, including Carpal Tunnel Releases and Microsurgery
Arthritis and Reconstructive Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow
Publications
Waters M, Harley BJ. “Replantation of the Forearm or Arm.” Manuscript submitted for publication in Extremity Replantation: A Comprehensive Guide. Editors, Salyaponge AN, Poore S, Afifi A, Bentz M. Springer, 2015.
Waters M, Werner FS, Short WH. “Biomechanical Evaluation of Scaphoid and Lunate Kinematic Following Sectioning Only the Dorsal SLIL, Volar SLIL, and all of the SLIL.” -Submitted for publication
Ongoing Research
Waters M, Wu J, Hunt III T. “Medicine on Mars. The potential use of 3D-printing for upper extremity splint fabrication in space.”