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Dr. David Shenassa, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

1600 Town Center Boulevard Suite C
Weston, FL 33326

(954) 389-5900

Dr. David Shenassa, MD is an orthopedist in Weston, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. David Shenassa, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health System, HCA Florida Healthcare, SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH FLORIDA PA and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital HCA Florida University Hospital HCA Florida Aventura Hospital HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.

Office Locations

Memorial Health System

1600 Town Center Boulevard Suite C
Weston, FL 33326

(954) 389-5900

(954) 389-5751

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Memorial Health System

220 Sw 84 Avenue Suite 102
Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 720-1530

(954) 720-6540

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Some issues Dr. David Shenassa, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2012 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	265
injections	23
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2013 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	244
immobilization	14
injections	22
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	26
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2014 were immobilization, aspiration, injections and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	220
immobilization	18
injections	13
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2015 were aspiration, injections, immobilization and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	285
immobilization	18
injections	45
musculoskeletal imaging	11
X-rays	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2016 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	297
immobilization	17
injections	53
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	12
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2017 were aspiration, injections, immobilization and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	248
immobilization	15
injections	47
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	14
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2018 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	302
injections	54
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	320
immobilization	18
injections	58
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
pain management	11
tendon surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	21
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	29
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2020 were aspiration, injections, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	249
injections	24
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2021 were upper extremity surgery, aspiration, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	213
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve procedures	27
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	12
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL during 2022 were upper extremity surgery, injections, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	275
fracture surgery	13
injections	47
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	13
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	22
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shenassa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated as an orthopedist in Weston, FL were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	34
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	265
fracture surgery	13
immobilization	16
injections	37
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	14
pain management	11
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shenassa, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Shenassa, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. David Shenassa, MD graduated from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Surgery-Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine (2003)

Residency: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (2008)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Surgery-Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Shenassa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Health System

HCA Florida Healthcare

SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH FLORIDA PA

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital HCA Florida University Hospital HCA Florida Aventura Hospital HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Shenassa, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Shenassa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2017-07-01

Dr. Shenassa evaluated me for surgery and then performed it about a year later when I decided it was time.  The  problem is the office staff.  They are incompetent.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Shenassa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Trice Medical, Inc.	$46,652 Segway blade or mieye camera $45,649	$1,004
ExsoMed Corporation	$4,480 ArcPhix System $4,480
IlluminOss Medical, Inc.	$4,062 Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System $3,085	Photodynamic Bone Stabilization Procedure Pack $977
ACell, Inc.	$2,512 $2,512
ACUMED LLC	$2,345 INnate Implant $1,300	Radial Head Plating System $1,045
Other	$4,203 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,257	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $816	XIAFLEX $425	Duexis $323	Implate $121	Other $1,261

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$40,600
Travel and Lodging	$14,904
Food and Beverage	$5,017
Education	$2,333
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,300
Other	$100

Biography

Dr. David Shenassa practices hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Weston, FL and Plantation, FL. The average patient rating for Dr. Shenassa is 3.5 stars (out of 5). He has a special interest in musculoskeletal problems. Before completing his residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Dr. Shenassa attended medical school at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine. He speaks Hebrew. Dr. Shenassa is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hospital Miramar and HCA Florida Healthcare.