Biography
Dr. Christina Seifert is an orthopedic trauma surgeon specializing in complex
fractures and fractures that fail to heal appropriately. Dr. Seifert is
a California native and completed her undergraduate education at the University
of California, Los Angeles. She subsequently moved to the east coast to
complete medical school at Tufts University. She began her orthopedic
training at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, where
she developed a strong foundation in orthopedic trauma. She subsequently
completed her fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Strong Memorial Hospital,
at the University of Rochester. Some examples of her area of expertise
and interest include pelvic, periarticular, and long bone fractures, as
well as non-unions and malunions.
Dr. Seifert enjoys outdoor activities including playing tennis, skiing,
traveling, and hiking with her family and dog. She cites her enjoyment
of physical activity and adventure as contributing to her soft spot for
patients who injure themselves while participating in activities they enjoy.
Dr. Seifert is assisted by
Ray Sheehan PA-C.
Education & Training
MEDICAL EDUCATION: Tufts University (Medical Doctor)
RESIDENCY: Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College (Orthopaedic Trauma, Chief Resident)
FELLOWSHIP: Strong Memorial Hospital, at the University of Rochester (Orthopaedic Trauma)
Areas of Interest
Dr. Christina Seifert is an orthopedic surgeon who provides both operative
and non-operative treatments for acute orthopedic injuries including:
fractures, sprains, strains, soft tissue injuries, and infections.
Dr. Seifert specializes in the following procedures:
- Bone Fracture Repair Surgery
- Bone & Joint Replacement
- Complex Upper & Lower Extremity Reconstruction
- Complex Soft Tissue Reconstruction
- Debridement
- Internal & External Fixaction
- Fracture Nailing & Plating
- Long Bone Fractures
- Minimally Invasive Surgery, including Bone Grafting
- Open & Closed Reduction
- Pelvic Fractures
- Periarticular Fractures
- Treatment of Nonunions & Malunions
- Regeneration of New Bone Tissue
Other Specialties or Certifications
BOARD ELIGIBLE: Orthopaedic Surgery