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Orthopedic

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

There are 3,065 active orthopedic sports medicine surgeons, according to the Association of American Medical College's "2022 Physician Specialty Data Report."

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

The orthopedic workforce has the smallest percentage of female surgeons compared to any other physician specialty, according to 2022 data from the Association of American Medical Colleges, with women making up only 5.9 percent of the active workforce. 

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.

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