Stephanie S. DeBuck, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Stephanie DeBuck has been an orthopedic surgeon for over 17 years, and joined CMA in February of 2013. She treats orthopedic hand, wrist, and upper extremity problems. Therapy, injections, and casting are conservative options Dr. DeBuck uses; surgical options are generally offered when conservative treatments are exhausted or are not indicated. Dr. DeBuck loves raising her kids in the Ithaca area, and enjoys hiking, gardening, riding her tractor, and knitting. She believes it’s important for her patients to know that care of orthopedic problems requires a team approach, and considers her patients to be a big part of the team! Dr. DeBuck encourages patient participation in decision making, and encourages them from initial visit through rehabilitation.
Cayuga Orthopedics
16 Brentwood, Suite A
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-7000
Fax: (607) 272-4604
Education
Doctor of Medicine: State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University (Syracuse, NY)
Internship: State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate University Hospital (Syracuse, NY) – General Surgery
Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University Hospital (Syracuse, NY) – Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA) – Hand Surgery
Areas of Special Clinical Experience
Wrist and hand injuries
Carpal tunnel release and trigger finger release surgery
Finger/thumb joint reconstruction surgery for arthritis
Dupuytren contracture of the fingers
Degenerative shoulder conditions
Fractures
Tendon injuries
Nerve injuries
Arthritis
Tendinitis
Certifications
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery; Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery
Fellow
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Diplomate
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery