Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Orthopedic surgeon Justin Duke, MD, joined Samaritan Health Services, based in Corvallis, Ore., according to an April 7 report by Newport News Times.

Michelle Carlson, MD, performed wrist surgery on Naz Reid, a player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association, on April 5 in New York City.

Here are 10 leadership appointments in orthopedic organizations that Becker's reported on in March:

Here are four orthopedic organizations adding practices that Becker's has reported on since March 16: 

The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin reached its five-year anniversary in March, according to a March 30 report by the Williamson Herald.

Steve Singleton, MD, performed knee surgery on Rhys Hoskins, an infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball, on March 30. 

CereVasc, a medical device company, appointed Adel Malek, MD, PhD, as chief medical officer. 

Andrew Dec, DO, has joined Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic to provide pain management services. 

Franklin Memorial Hospital, based in Farmington, Maine, added Ian Dickey, MD, to its orthopedic surgery team. 

Below is a list of 10 orthopedic surgeons who have made a positive impact on their organizations and the profession.