Educational Background
Dr. Zelouf received his B.A. in Biological Sciences from the State University of New York and his M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he also completed a medical internship.
He completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York City. Dr. Zelouf completed his post-graduate Fellowship in Hand, Wrist, Elbow and Microsurgery at Tufts University, New England Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
Professional Experience and Clinical Leadership
Dr. Zelouf was a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the New England Medical Center / VA Hospital prior to several years as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University.
Current Professional Responsibilities
Dr. Zelouf balances a rigorous specialized Orthopaedic practice, which focuses on the hand, wrist, and elbow, with advanced clinical training of residents and fellows in hand surgery at The Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He has been a consulting physician for the Philadelphia Soul (Professional Arena Football) and the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team.
Invited Lecturer, Editor and Author
Dr. Zelouf, like many of the Philadelphia Hand Center physicians has presented at numerous conferences and symposia. He has edited several books on Hand Surgery, published numerous peer-reviewed papers in medical journals and is an active member of the vibrant Philadelphia medical teaching community. He has appeared on television as an expert commentator regarding sports injuries and hand injuries in particular. As an avid golf enthusiast, Dr. Zelouf has treated hundreds of golfers with upper extremity injuries and conditions, helping them to get back on the course as quickly as possible.