Here are 14 orthopedic surgeons making headlines.
Gabriel Dassa, MD, was named Patient Preferred Physicians and Practioners' New York Patient Preferred Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon for 2018.
Joshua Mayich, MD, was among three researchers who received recognition as New Brunswick (Canada) Health Research Foundation Rising Stars for their collaborative study on the patient experience during wide-awake forefoot surgery.
Orthopedic surgeon Jeanine Anderson, MD, underwent a minimally invasive hysterectomy after being diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2017. Sixteen months later, her cancer returned.
Justin Bird, MD, and Ugo Ihekweazu, MD, served as mentors in Houston-based Texas Medical Center's Mentoring to Medicine' program, which aims to connect children with diverse health professionals.
John Williams, Jr., MD, performed with his Bob Marley tribute band, John Truth and Reflexx, at Lady Lake, Fla.-based La Hacienda Recreation Center Nov. 10, to benefit The Villages (Fla.) Regional Hospital Auxiliary Foundation.
Gerard "Jerry" Engh, MD, received the 2018 American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Humanitarian Award for his medical mission work with Operation Walk Virginia.
San Andreas, Calif.-based Mark Twain Medical Center welcomed Roger Rogalski, MD.
Cleveland Clinic named Brandan Patterson, MD, chair of orthopedic surgery.
Joshua Miller, MD, PhD, joined Riverside Healthcare in Bourbonnais, Ill.
Oren Goltzer, MD, joined Atlanta-based Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center's Johns Creek, Ga., location.
The John Charnely Trust recognized Wayne G. Paprosky, MD, with the Charnley Award and medal.
Director of Los Angeles-based Orthopaedic Institute for Children's Cerebral Palsy Program William Oppenheim, MD, received the 2018 American Academy of Pediatrics Distinguished Service Award for orthopedics.
Houston Methodist welcomed orthopedic surgeon Alexis Davis, MD, to Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.