Dr. Fassler began medical training a couple of years later than his partners, first pursuing a master's degree in Experimental Psychology from Tulane University. He is particularly interested in traumatic injuries of the upper extremity including those related to sports and industry. His enjoyment of golf, bicycling and fishing has deepened his appreciation for healthy shoulders, elbows and hands.

Dr. Fassler truly enjoys careful diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity disorders in order to assure that his patients quickly resume a better quality of life. His surgical skills are impeccable.

Because of his personal commitment to professional excellence, Dr. Fassler pursued advanced training in free tissue transfer and nerve reconstruction at the Mayo Clinic. He is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati.