Elliot L. Ames, D.O., F.A.O.A.O.

Dr. Elliot Ames graduated with his medical degree in 1974 from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa.  Continuing his education, Dr. Ames completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Cherry Hill Medical Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  Dr. Ames went on to complete a fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Wayne State University School of Medicine as well as the Christine Kleinert Fellow in Hand Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.  

Dr. Ames is board certified by the following organization:

• American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  (Certification in Orthopedic Surgery)
  (Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery)

Dr. Ames is a member of the following professional organizations:

• American Society for Surgery of the Hand

• Hand Section - American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
  (Charter Member)

• American Osteopathic Association

• Amercan Medical Association

• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

• American Medical Association

• New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons 
  (Board of Directors)

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Education

• Medical School - College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
  Des Moines, Iowa - D.O. June, 1974
• Undergraduate - Boston University
  BA cum laude - May 1971

Training

• Internship - Cherry Hill Medical Center
  July 1974-July 1975
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery - Cherry Hill Medical Center (Now John F. Kennedy Memorial – University Medical Center, the major teaching affiliate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine)
  July 1975-July 1979
• Fellowship in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery - Wayne State University School of Medicine
  July 1983-July 1984
• Christine Kleinert Fellow in Hand Surgery - University of Louisville School of Medicine
  August 1984-August 1985

Teaching Appointment

Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM) 

Professional Achievements

Awarded 2 patents for postoperative limb elevation:

1. Therapeutic Post-Operative Arm Elevator/Sling
   Patent #D422,362
   Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
2. Therapeutic Post-Operative Leg Elevator
   Patent #D424,698
   Date of Patent: May 9, 2000

• Past president, Hand Section, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
• Board of Directors, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
• House of Delegates, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

Other Information

Member of the Mirror Team, Hand Transplantation Program, Kleinert-Kutz Hand Care Center and the Jewish Hospital; Louisville, Kentucky

Dr. Ames examining Matthew Scott, 1st U.S. hand transplant recipient	Dr. Ames observing while Sandra Feranda, O.T./CHT provides hand therapy to Matthew Scott

General Biography

Dr. Ames grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., one block from Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers.  Moved to Boston, Mass. to begin higher education at Boston University (BU).  Developed a strong personal connection with BU and Boston.  Traveled extensively to pursue the best education and training in his current profession of hand surgery and microsurgery.

Personal interests include physical fitness, the Japanese martial art of Aikido, and general aviation. Dr. Ames currently holds the level of Shodan, or 1st degree black belt in Aikido.  In addition, Dr. Ames has a private pilot’s license with an instrument rating.

Personal quote:  “I’m just a kid from Brooklyn”.