The NorthShore Spine Center at Skokie (Ill.) Hospital is now open, according to an Aug. 4 news release.
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Orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia, MD, has called for a reform of the U.S. healthcare system, which he described as a "bureaucratic nightmare" in his book, 'Healthcare from the Trenches,' Miami's Community Newspapers reports.
Following is a list of 19 orthopedic surgeons who have accepted new leadership roles this year:
Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics presented plans for a $15.5 million surgical facility to the village of Bourbonnais, Ill., Aug. 3, Daily Journal reports.
Columbus, Ohio-based OrthoNeuro has appointed spine surgeon Larry Todd Jr., DO, as president Aug. 1.
Ted Parsons, MD, has been appointed president of the American Orthopaedic Association, according to an Aug. 4 news release.
Eight orthopedic groups have opened or announced new facilities in the past month:
Dacula, Ga.-based Apex Spine and Neurosurgery has partnered with Reagan Medical Center in Lawrenceville to expand access to care, GwinnetCitizen.com reported Aug. 3.
Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will add T. Daniel Smith, MD, a non-surgical sports medicine and orthopedic physician, effective Aug. 10.
Following is a list of nine spine and neurosurgeons who have accepted new leadership roles this year: