Biography

Dr. Robert Ablove is an orthopedics expert who focuses on upper extremity surgery, with an emphasis on shoulder and elbow reconstruction and replacement. In addition, he cares for patients with a variety of common hand injuries, including fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and trigger finger.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners, and with a certificate of added qualification in surgery of the hand, Dr. Robert Ablove also teaches at the University at Buffalo’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Ablove is also a staff member of UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

With a commitment to restoring functions and improving patient quality of life, Dr. Robert Ablove focuses his research on anatomy, shoulder surgeries, and degenerative tendon issues to further understanding around joint and soft tissue structure and treatment of degenerative conditions.

Education & Training

SUNY UPSTATE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Other, Doctor of Medicine, 1989

SUNYAB General Surgery ECMC (pre 1991)

Internship, Surgery, 1990

SUNYAB Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship, Musculoskeletal Microsurgery, 1992

SUNYAB Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996

SUNYAB Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 1997

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2005

Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001