Debra M. Parisi, MD
Specialization: Hand & Microvascular Surgery
Dr. Parisi attended Duke University where she double-majored in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. She graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Before attending medical school, Dr. Parisi worked at IBM in their research division. The work she did there was granted a U.S. patent.
In 1994, Dr. Parisi matriculated at New York Medical College. As a second year student she won the Davis S. Gerbarg, MD award which was presented for academic achievement and the Johanna P. Hagedorn, PhD award presented to the second year student who most demonstrated the ability to express compassion to patients and fellow students. Upon graduating in 1998, Dr. Parisi won the Charlotte D. Yidell, MD Memorial award presented to the woman in the graduating class who demonstrated dedication to high standards of patient care and social awareness in the practice of medicine. She also was awarded the Cor Et Manus Award of Distinction for outstanding service to the community.
Dr. Parisi was accepted into the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Residency program after obtaining her doctorate in medicine (MD). At the end of her residency, Dr. Parisi won an award for excellence in Orthopedic Research.
After completing her residency in 2003, Dr. Parisi opted to further her training. She traveled to Seattle, Washington to complete a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship under the tutelage of Dr. Thomas Trumble and Dr. Douglas Hanel. During her fellowship, Dr. Parisi did research on the use of nerve conduits.
After completing this fellowship in 2004, Dr. Parisi chose to return to New York. She joined the Orthopedic Department at Beth Israel Medical Center. She currently holds the academic title of Assistant Clinical Attending at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Parisi is a reviewer for the American Journal of Orthopedics. She has authored several articles which have been published in peer-review journals and also co-authored a chapter on Wrist and Hand Reconstruction in Orthopedic Knowledge Update 8, a review textbook published by the AAOS to educate Orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Parisi is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand (NYSSH). Dr. Parisi limits her practice to the treatment of disorders of the upper extremity.
Current Appointments
Attending, Department of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Beth Israel Medical Center
New York, NY
Assistant Clinical Attending
Albert Einstein Medical College
New York, NY
Education and Training
Undergraduate
Duke University (BS)
Durham, North Carolina
Medical School
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY
Orthopedic Residency
NYU Hospital For Joint Diseases
New York, NY
Fellowship
Hand and Microvascular Fellowship
Seattle, Washington
Licensure and Certifications
- New York State Board for Medicine (Licensure)
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Professional Affiliations
- The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- The American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
