Here are 10 orthopedic spine and neurosurgeons in the news this past week.
Edward J. Dohring, MD, NASS education council director, was featured in a North American Spine Society report discussing the society's accreditation with commendation distinction from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
Neurosurgeon Timothy Maryanov, MD, joined Sparks Neurosurgical Associates in Fort Smith, Ark.
Orthopedic and spine surgeon Paul Re, MD, was recognized for his 15 years of work at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass.
Peter Ulrich, MD, a spine surgeon and co-founder of Titan Spine, was featured in an Xconomy report discussing the company's place in the market.
Jae Lim, MD, performed the first case using the MaxiMIS Spinal Fixation System in the United States. The procedure was performed in Reston, Va.
Orthopedic spine surgeon Mary Neal, MD, gave a presentation to benefit the Lourdes Foundation discussing her best-selling book on her medical and spiritual perspective.
Parkland Medical Hospital named neurosurgeon Esmaeil Porsa, MD, interim chief medical officer, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Neurosurgeon Don Penney, MD, and orthopedic spine surgeon Clayton Turner, MD, were featured in an Oil City report discussing issues with concussions among football players.
Spine surgeon Neel Anand, MD, was featured in a WNDU report discussing the clinical trial he's participating in for spinal disc replacement using the Acadia facet replacement system.