1. Richard Hawkins, MD, of The Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. Dr. Hawkins co-founded the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., and founder of the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, has positioned himself as a leader in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He has treated professional athletes from around the world, and this past year he took the time to visit Haiti and treat earthquake victims, according to a clinic report.
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2. William Maloney, MD, of The Joint Replacement Center in Redwood City, Calif. This past year, Dr. Maloney was placed on the AAHKS President’s Honor Roll, gold level, by the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and received the Achievement Award for his contributions as a volunteer in orthopedics from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The Otto Aufranc Award from the Hip Society.
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3. Alan Rosen, MD, of KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston. The use of platelet rich plasma for treating orthopedic conditions is one of the latest trends in orthopedics. Dr. Rosen is taking the lead by being one of the first physicians in his area to treat patients with PRP. He has a professional interest in treating upper extremity conditions and holds a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery.
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4. Felix “Buddie” H. Savoie, MD, of Tulane (La.) University School of Medicine. Dr. Savoie is the current president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and has published several articles on topics such as treatment for UCL insufficiency in female athletes and elbow surgery. He has earned the Charles Neer Award from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as several other awards for his research.
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5. Joel Press, MD, of The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Press recently rode nearly 3,900 miles across America on a 10-week cycling trip to raise research funds for physical medicine and rehabilitation patient care, according to a NASS release. During the trip, he stopped at sports venues to raise awareness for the issue and advocate for Medicare coverage of the gaps for inpatient rehabilitation.
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6. Daniel J. Berry, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Berry is the first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a leader in the field of orthopedic surgery and research, focusing on solutions for hip and knee replacement. He has earned awards for his clinical research from the Hip Society, the Knee Society, AAHKS and the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation. His primary area of research is biomechanics and motion analysis. Most recently, his articles have focused on hip and knee arthroplasty, including failed metal-on-metal hip arthroplasties.
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7. Lawrence D. Lemak, MD, of Lemak Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Lemak has been a leader in sports medicine through his work to promote sports safety for both professional and youth athletes. He has been a major advocate for standardizing treatment for professional and college athletes and has educated many coaches about sports medicine injuries.
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8. David Altchek, MD, of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Altchek is currently the medical director for the New York Mets and medical consultant for the NBA. He has served as the North American Medical Director for the Association for Tennis Professionals. He is the recipient of several awards, including the T. Campbell Thompson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Orthopedic Surgery, the John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement and the Charles S. Neer Award from the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons.
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9. John Dietz, MD, of Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital in Indianapolis. Dr. Dietz recommended hospitals cross-train employees to perform several jobs so staff members can shift from pre-op to post-op or from PACU to pre-op with ease. If you can use one staff member to perform several jobs, you can achieve savings and produce extremely valuable employees with a diverse skill set. “Staff are capable of [making these transitions] because they have been around so long,” Dr. Dietz said.
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10. Christian Zimmerman, MD, of Idaho Neurological Institute in Boise. During a time when so many facilities are struggling to stay alive, Dr. Zimmerman says the most important thing spine surgeons can do is focus on patient satisfaction and trust. “The largest opportunities [in the field of spine surgery] reside in re-engagement of patient trust by the establishment and adherence of national guidelines and certification for spinal surgery,” he said.
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