Orthopedic

Keith Jacobson, DPM, recently began his term as president of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, serving until September 2020.

Orthopedic surgeon Joshua Jacobs, MD, was elected vice president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for a one-year term.

Lumberton, N.C.-based Southeastern Health's Southeastern Orthopedics added John Arnold, MD, to its medical staff, reports The Robesonian.

A Florida-based health system has turned its focus away from certain orthopedic services amid financial strife. 

Orthopedic surgeon Brett Gemlick, MD, age 50, died at his home on Oct. 9, reports Fort Wayne's NBC.

Leslie Ellis, MD, and Alex Rothfeld, MD, joined Merrick, N.Y.-based Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, an affiliate of New York City-based Northwell Health in early October.

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery added orthopedic surgeon Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, to its staff on Sept. 9.

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley welcomed orthopedic surgeon Thomas Hickernell, MD, to its group.

Greenwich, Conn.-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists added former EyeCare Services Partners chief development officer Christopher Fusco to its leadership team, PE Hub Network reports.

Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Judith Baumhauer, MD, received the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation's 2019 Women's Leadership Award.