Here are 14 orthopedic surgeons in the news over this past week.
Tennessee Medical Association honored Barret "Buddy" F. Rosen, MD, with one of three 2017 Outstanding Physician Awards. Dr. Rosen practices with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance in Nashville.
John McElroy, MD, joined the Orthopedic Associates of Flower Mound (Texas) medical staff.
Monroe County Medical Society elected hand surgeon Peter Rochetti, MD, president. Dr. Rcnchetti practices at Hand Surgery Associates of Rochester (N.Y.).
Joel Metta, MD, joined The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo.
The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society named Amgad Haleem, MD, and Kevin Martin, MD, traveling fellows for 2017.
Rutland Regional Medical Center honored Deborah A. Henley, MD, with the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year award.
United Hebrew of New Rochelle honored Steve Zelicof, MD, with the organization's community service award. Dr. Zelicof practices in Westchester, N.Y.
Olusanjo Adeoye, MD, joined Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Willowbrook, Texas.
Jeffrey Dugas, MD, a surgeon at Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, performed surgery on the WWE's Braun Strowman.
St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine's Robert Thompson, MD, evaluated New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia's right shoulder.
Retired orthopedic surgeon Kay Kirkpatrick, MD, won the runoff race for State Senate District 32 in Georgia.
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network opened the Pediatric Orthopaedic Institute in Wexford, Pa., and named Mark Sangimino, MD, director.