Drs. Peter Millett, James Schmidt & more: 24 orthopedic surgeons in this week's headlines

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Here are 24 orthopedic surgeons who made the news this week:

 

Brian McCardel, MD, of Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Medical Group was named 2017 physician of the year.

 

Orthopedic surgeon Scott Wolfe, MD, of Stamford, Conn.-based Hospital for Special Surgery was awarded the Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award. 

 

Paul R. Fleissner, MD, of Akron, Ohio-based Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center collaborated with Exactech to create the Reveille Cartilage Processor. 

 

Moby Parsons, MD, joined Portsmouth (N.H.) Regional Hospital. 

 

Brad Aspey, MD, joined Columbia, S.C.-based Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery.

 

Matthew Byington, DO, joined Prairie Orthopaedics & Plastic Surgery in Lincoln, Neb.

 

Mahlon A. Bradley, MD, joined Pittsfield, Mass.-based Berkshire Medical Center and BHS affiliate Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates in Pittsfield.

 

Barth B. Riedel, MD, of Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical Center will be included in the upcoming publication of "The Leading Physicians of the World."

 

Frank X. Pedlow, MD, of Boston Spine Surgery was named a 2017 Top Doctor in Boston.

 

Orthopedic surgeon James Woods, MD, of Baltimore-based Harbor Hospital joined YourEncore as a strategic advisor in the medical devices and diagnostics practice.

 

Orthopedic surgeon Robert Lewis, MD, of The Orthopaedic Center of Corpus Christi (Texas) will be included in the upcoming publication of "The Leading Physicians of the World."

 

Adam Solomon, MD, chief medical officer for MemorialCare Medical Foundation in Fountain Valley, Calif., provided a few key thoughts on physician leadership and advice for the next generation of physician leaders:

 

Mercury Medical appointed John M. Gargaro, MD, its new president and CEO.

 

Kevin O'Donnell, DO, began offering nonoperative orthopedic care at Flagstaff Bone & Joint's Cottonwood, Ariz.-based office.

 

Riley J. Williams III, MD, of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery operated on Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright.

 

Peter Millett, MD, of Vail, Colo.-based The Steadman Clinic performed surgery on current Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end Takkarist McKinley prior to the NFL draft.

 

Baltimore Orioles closing pitcher Zach Britton visited Neal ElAttrache, MD, of Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic after being placed on the disabled list with a left forearm strain.

 

San Antonio Spurs team physician David R. Schmidt, MD, of San Antonio-based Sports Medicine Associates performed surgery on guard Tony Parker.

 

Martin J. O'Malley, MD, of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery performed surgery on Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe.

 

David Geier, MD, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.-based Sports Medicine Specialists of Charleston is speaking on youth sports at an upcoming TEDx event.

 

Adam W. Anz, MD, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.-based Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine will lead a study evaluating stem cells' impact on regenerating knee cartilage with Dr. Khay Yong Saw of Malaysia-based Kuala Lumpur Sports Medicine Center.

 

Bert Mandelbaum, MD, of Los Angeles-based Kerlan-Jobe Institute has instituted a program to reduce ACL tears in athletes.

 

Francis O'Connor, MD, received the Founders' Award at the 26th American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting in San Diego on May 9.

 

Robin West, MD, of Fairfax, Va.-based Inova Sports Medicine Institute operated on Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton's ACL. 

 

Dr. ElAttrache performed Tommy John surgery on Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller.

 

Dr. O'Malley operated on Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis, according to AZCentral.

 

More articles on orthopedics:
Dr. Robert Lewis to be included in 'The Leading Physicians of the World' — 4 details

Mayo: ACL injuries need 2 years to recover — 4 insights

Orthopedic surgeon to know: Dr. James Tasto of San Diego Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

 

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