Here are 13 orthopedic surgeons who received honors or promotions within the last month.
Andrew W. Gurman, MD, has taken up his new role as president of the American Medical Association.
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai named Mark Vrahas, MD, as the founding chair of its new orthopedics department.
Eugene, Ore.-based Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine appointed Brian A. Jewett, MD, practice president of the center.
Arthroscopy Association of North America named orthopedic surgeon John C. Richmond, MD, president.
Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina named Bruce Cohen, MD, CEO.
Detroit Medical Center named Khaled J. Saleh, MD, executive-in-chief of the DMC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine service line.
The Connecticut Orthopaedic Society honored John Fulkerson, MD, with the 2016 Orthopedist of the Year award.
The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America selected Derek Kelly, MD, as a traveling fellow.
Indiana University Health Goshen named David Koronkiewicz, DO, the inaugural medical director of quality.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons nominated Danville (Va.) Regional Medical Center CMO Ross Taylor, MD, to the National Quality Forum Surgery Standing Committee.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons added Brian J. Galinat, MD, to its board.
Derby, Conn.-based Griffin Hospital honored Jeffrey Klauser, MD, as the "Physician of the Year."
The Fairfield County Business Journal named Corinne VanBeek, MD, a winner of its annual "40 under 40" awards.