Below is a list of 10 orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession.
Editor's Note: This is not a list of top surgeons, but rather a list highlighting professional accomplishments. Becker's does not endorse any surgeons featured on this list.
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Christopher Brumfield, MD. Novant Health (Charlotte, N.C.). Dr. Brumfield is an orthopedic surgeon at Novant Health. He has interests in knee and elbow surgery as well as osteoarthritis treatment. Dr. Brumfield has more than 10 years of experience in orthopedic surgery.
David Kieras, MD. Virginia Mason Federal Way (Wash.) Medical Center. Dr. Kieras is an orthopedic surgeon at Virginia Mason Federal Way Medical Center. He specializes in fractures and joint replacement and shoulder and knee surgeries. Dr. Kieras is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Daniel Buchan, DO. Bluewater Orthopedics (Niceville, Fla.). Dr. Buchan is an orthopedic surgeon at Bluewater Orthopedics. He specializes in treatment of the hand and upper extremities. Dr. Buchan is also trained in joint replacements, fractures, nerve, tendon and soft tissue injuries.
David Feldman, MD. Englewood (N.J.) Health. Dr. Feldman is an orthopedic surgeon at Englewood Health. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Feldman has clinical interests in hip, knee and shoulder surgeries.
David Hak, MD. Hughston Clinic (Sanford, Fla.). Dr. Hak is an orthopedic surgeon and trauma specialist at Hughston Clinic. Prior to joining the clinic, he served as the interim director of the department of orthopedic surgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Hak has also served on the faculty at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, University of Colorado in Aurora and University of California Davis in Sacramento.
Doron Ilan, MD. Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Nanuet, N.Y.). Dr. Ilan is an orthopedic surgeon at Northeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He specializes in managing hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries and disorders. Dr. Ilan is also a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Medical Society of the State of New York.
John Diveris, MD. Diveris Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Merrillville, Ind.). Dr. Diveris is an orthopedic surgeon and owner of Diveris Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He is experienced in knee, shoulder and ankle surgeries. Dr. Diveris is also an orthopedic medical director at Optum.
Mladen Djurasovic, MD. Norton Leatherman Spine Center (Louisville, Ky.). Dr. Djurasovic is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Norton Healthcare. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Djurasovic is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
David Koronkiewicz, DO. Goshen (Ind.) Health. Dr. Koronkiewicz is an orthopedic surgeon at Goshen Health. He has clinical interests in joint replacements, fractures and acute and chronic joint and muscle conditions. Dr. Koronkiewicz also served in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps as a staff orthopedist, physician adviser and clinical preceptor.
Gregory Barnhill, DO. Orthopedic Surgeons Inc. (North Kansas City, Mo.). Dr. Barnhill has been an orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Surgeons Inc. since 1984. He also serves as an assistant professor of surgery at Kansas City (Mo.) University. Dr. Barnhill is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.