Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons in the news this past week.
Southern California Orthopedic Institute's Mark Getelman, MD, named one of the 2016 Champions in Healthcare-Specialist Physician by the Pacific Coast Business Times.
Robert B. Anderson, MD, is slated to perform ankle surgery on Red Sox left-fielder Blake Swihart.
Melvin Rosenwasser, MD, performed elbow surgery on New York Yankees' right-handed relief pitcher Conor Mullee.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, of Mattoon, Ill., announced the addition of orthopedic surgeon James Kohlmann, MD, to its team.
Mark Adickes, MD, joined Houston-based Baylor College of Medicine, where he will serve as chief of the sports medicine division and an associate professor of orthopedic surgery.
The Mississippi Athletics Trainers Association named James O'Mara, MD, its 2016 Mississippi Sports Medicine Person of the Year.
Orthopedic surgeon Andrew S. Levy, MD, has been honored by the Expert Network, an invitation-only organization that identifies leading professionals from fields including the dental, legal and medical industries.
Orthopedic surgeon Paul Nitz, MD, will be inducted to the Central State University Athletic Hall of Fame in Wilberforce, Ohio.
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance added Will A. Moore III, MD, to its team.
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare added Holly Brockman, MD, and Mohammed Awad, DO, to its physician team.
Appleton, Wis.-based ThedaCare added orthopedic surgeon Gregory W. Kirwan, DO, to its physician team.
Oluwole Olugbeniga Ige, MD, from Ondo State, Nigeria, is joining the Center for Spine and Orthopedics on a fellowship.