Orthopedic surgeons across the U.S. continue to drive innovation in surgical technology, devices and care coordination. In recent weeks, several specialists have made headlines for developing new tools, performing first-of-their-kind procedures and advancing robotic-assisted surgery. Here are five orthopedic surgeons…
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Although spine surgery remains an area where women are underrepresented, there are several who are serving as mentors and leaders for their peers. Here are five female spine surgeons to know in alphabetical order: Editor’s note: This is not a…
Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kan., is adding spine surgeon Zak Ibrahim, MD, and he is expected to start in late March. Dr. Ibrahim has more than 30 years of experience in spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive…
Inova Health in Falls Church, Va., became the first hospital system on the East Coast to use the newly branded ActiveL artificial disc, Andrew Fanous, MD, said in a March 12 LinkedIn post. The ActiveL disc was reintroduced on the…
Spine robotics and enabling technologies had an initial rush of adoption and hype, but in recent years that growth has hit a wall. According to the American Spine Registry’s 2026 report, the reported use of robotics and computer assistance in…
While the standardization of CPT codes has been a net positive for orthopedics in terms of billing and reimbursement, there are some nuances that standard codes don’t address on a case-by-case basis. Standardization has led to some surgeons placing quantity…
Wilford Gibson, MD, has been thinking about his role as president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons over the past two years when he was serving as first- and second vice president. Taking the helm for the 2026 term,…
A group of nine founding orthopedic surgeons have opened an ASC in Gaithersburg, Md. Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center includes two operating room suites, a procedure room and recovery areas, according to a March 12 news release from the facility. …
Oral inflammation may play a role in cardiovascular outcomes — yet medical and dental care often operate in silos. In this on-demand webinar, dental and clinical leaders from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Texas Children’s, Asian Health Services and Scenic Bluffs Community…
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Andrew H. Tran, MD, MPH, MS, FAHA, FAAP
Director of Preventive Cardiology, Assistant Professor Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH
Justin Zachariah, MD, MPH, FAHA, FACC, FAAP
Associate Professor in Pediatrics (Cardiology), Baylor College of Medicine Director of Research, Pediatric Cardiology, Texas Children's Hospital Heart Center Inaugural Faculty Co-Chair of Research Operations, Texas Children's Research Institute
Huong Le, DDS, MA
Chief Dental Officer Asian Health Services
Mychi Nguyen, MD
Chief Medical Officer Asian Health Services
Heather Pintz, MBA
Dental Operations Director Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
Penny Funk, RN, MSN
Clinical Director Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers
While women remain underrepresented in the field of orthopedic surgery as a whole, many are leading advances in clinical care, research and academic leadership Editor’s note: This is not a list of top surgeons but a list highlighting professional accomplishments.…