Dr. Ignatiuk focuses on complex surgical cases related to complex hand and wrist fractures, brachial
plexus, and nerve & tendon repairs, including clinical support program for our amputee patient. The Limb
Restoration Clinic is a program that specializes in TMR (Targeted Muscle Re-Innervation) which includes
a team of Prosthetic Care Provider, Pain Management, both Physical & Occupational Therapy, as well as
mental and emotional support for the patients.
Hospital Affiliation
University Hospital, Newark St. Barnabas Medical Center
Insurance Participation
Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable) The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after
it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should
be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and
insurance companies.
Overview
Originally from Canada, Dr. Ignatiuk completed 2 years of orthopedic surgery residency training in London, Ontario and 4 years of plastic surgery residency training in Ottawa, Ontario before completing a prestigious hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. After practicing at the University of Colorado, Denver for almost 3 years, Dr. Ignatiuk has now joined the Division of Plastic Surgery as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery.
With his diverse training and experience, Dr. Ignatiuk is capable of treating a wide variety of conditions throughout the body but is primarily known for adult and pediatric hand/wrist surgery, microvascular surgery, extremity salvage, and peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Ignatiuk also has extensive experience in breast reconstruction, body contouring, and oncological reconstruction.
Dr. Ignatiuk has helped pioneer the technique of wide awake hand surgery in the United States which allows a patient to avoid the risks of general anesthesia. Patients have been consistently more satisfied with their experience using this technique, have obtained better outcomes, and have received a better understanding of their treatment. Wide awake hand surgery is offered for many procedures including trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release, and tendon repairs among many other procedures.
With advanced training in peripheral nerve surgery, Dr. Ignatiuk
Education
MD, 2008, University of Saskatchewan MS, 2006, University of Saskatchewan BS, 2001, University of Saskatchewan
Licensure & Certification
Medical Licensure New Jersey
Certification American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery American Board of Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand ( Plastic Surgery )
Relevant Publications
Ignatiuk A, Chow A, Shulzhenko NO, Cece J, Ayyala H, Datiashvili R.Secondary Autologous Fat Grafting as a Novel Method to Improve Pain and Appearance of the Residual Fingertip After Amputation. Eplasty. 2022 Oct 24; 22:e48. eCollection.
Cadwell JB, Weisberger JS, Gary CS, Patel S, Maisner RS, Ignatiuk A. Discrepancies in Work Relative Value Unit Assignment Based on Operative Time in Hand Surgery. Hand. 2022 Oct 8. Ahead of print.
Ignatiuk A, Chow A, Shulzhenko NO, Cece J, Ayyala H, Datiashvii R. Secondary Autologous Fat Grafting as a Novel Method to Improve Pain and Appearance of the Residual Fingertip After Amputation. Eplasty. 2022 Oct 24;22:e48. PMID: 37026033; PMCID: PMC10071596. eCollection.
Cadwell JB, Weisberger JS, Gary CS, Patel S, Maisner RS, Ignatiuk A. Discrepancies in Work Relative Value Unit Assignment Based on Operative Time in Hand Surgery. Hand (N Y). 2024 May;19(3):493-498. doi: 10.1177/15589447221127335. Epub 2022 Oct 8. PMID: 36214296; PMCID: PMC11067846. Ahead of print.
Cadwell JB, Ahsanuddin S, Patel S, Luthringer MM, Weisberger J, Ignatiuk A. Relative Value Units and Operative Time in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2022 Jul;75(7):2286-2292. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.02.045. Epub 2022 Mar 2. PMID: 35339421.
Cadwell JB, Salma A, Patel S, Luthringer MM, Weisberger J, Ignatiuk A. Relative Value Units and Operative Time in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. 2022 Mar 1.
Maisner RS, Kapadia K, Cohen D, Ayyala HS, Lee ES; Breast Reconstruction: A qualitative Analysis of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Photographs on Instagram, Journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, Jan 19:S1748-1768, 2022.
Dynamic External Fixation for Interphalangeal Comminuted Fractures with Mallet Injury, Luthringer M, Madi N, Chow A, Ignatiuk A.Eplasty. 2021 Mar 8;21:ic2. eCollection 2021.
Clinical Outcomes after Neurolysis for the Treatment of Peroneal Nerve Palsy: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chow AL, Levidy MF, Luthringer M, Vasoya D, Ignatiuk A. Ann Plast Surg. 2021 Sep 1;87(3):316-323. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000002833.PMID: 3439752.
Weisberger JS, Ayyala HS, Mansukhani P, Kogan S, Ignatiuk A. Too Hot to Handle: An Epidemiologic Study of Burn Injuries to the Hand. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 2020.
