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Derek Gartland Hansen, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

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Personal Statement
Biographical Info

Dr. Hansen is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in orthopedic oncology and metabolic bone diseases. He specializes in the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors, and metabolic bone disease such as osteoporosis as well as more unusual conditions. He also cares for patients with fractures and in need of joint reconstruction.      

Dr. Hansen grew up in Madison, CT and was an avid lacrosse and football player. His experience as an athlete gives him great insight into working with other athletes, injury prevention, and he is compassionate to the needs of any athlete who is striving for peak performance. He attended Saint Lawrence University where he continued playing lacrosse, and graduated magna cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa. He attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and went on to do his residency inorthopedics at Stony Brook University. After graduation Dr. Hansen went on to do two fellowships, one in orthopedic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and the second in metabolic bone disease at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Honors and Awards
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 2008
  • Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society, 2008
  • Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Honor Society, 2011
  • Outstanding Resident of the Year, 2014
  • Resident Research Award, 2017
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma
Malignant Bone Tumor
Benign Bone Tumor
Fractures
Non-Union of Fracture
Delayed Wound Healing
Metabolic Bone Disease
Osteoporosis
Paget's Disease of Bone
Rickets
Osteomalacia
Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone
Melorheostosis
Geriatric Issues
Avascular Necrosis of Hip
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
Trauma/Fracture Care
Hip Fracture
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    2012
  • B.S.
    St. Lawrence University
    2008
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Dr. Derek Hansen Physician Profile

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