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THE MAGAZINE OF THE HSS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION | SPRING 2016
ALUMNI NEWS
E N G AG I N G L E A D E R S. C O N N E C T I N G P E E R S.
Forging
Connections
ALUMNI SAY HSS PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
REMEMBERING DR. LEON ROOT
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THE CASPARY ESTATE
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SPANNING THE MILES WITH TELEMEDICINE
WHO’S WHO IN YOUR HSS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ALUMNI OFFICERS
ADMINISTRATORS
Robert E. Atkinson, MD
2016 President
Honolulu, Hawaii
David B. Levine, MD
Director, Alumni Affairs
Allison Goldberg, MPA
Administrative Director
Alumni Affairs
Daniel S. Rich, MD
Associate Director
Alumni Affairs
Colleen O’Shea, MPA
Manager, Alumni Affairs
Shevaun M. Doyle, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
New York, New York
WHAT ’S
IN
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
David B. Levine, MD
Chair
Todd J. Albert, MD
Michael M. Alexiades, MD
Adele L. Boskey, PhD
Mathias P. Bostrom, MD
Vincenzo Castellano, MD
Alexander Christ, MD
Charles N. Cornell, MD
Matthew E. Cunningham, MD,
PhD
Gregory S. DiFelice, MD
Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD
Allan E. Inglis Jr., MD
Lana Kang, MD
Richard S. King, MD
Kanupriya Kumar, MD
Jason Lehman, MD
John P. Lyden, MD
Joseph A. Markenson, MD
Patrick V. McMahon, MD
Douglas N. Mintz, MD
Martha O’Brasky, MPA
Martin J. O’Malley, MD
Brian Rebolledo, MD
Daniel S. Rich, MD
Thomas P. Sculco, MD
Apostolos P. Tambakis, MD
Thomas L. Wickiewicz, MD
ALUMNI MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
Todd J. Albert, MD
Chair
Charles N. Cornell, MD
Mary K. Crow, MD
Emily R. Dodwell, MD,
MPH, FRCSC
Steven B. Haas, MD
Lionel B. Ivashkiv, MD
Bryan T. Kelly, MD
Han Jo Kim, MD
Kanupriya Kumar, MD
David B. Levine, MD
Suzanne A. Maher, PhD
Peter J. Moley, MD
Danyal H. Nawabi, MD
Douglas E. Padgett, MD
Daniel S. Rich, MD
Matthew M. Roberts, MD
S. Robert Rozbruch, MD
David S. Wellman, MD
Scott W. Wolfe, MD
Timothy M. Wright, PhD
ALUMNI NEWS
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Marcia Ennis
Editor
Todd J. Albert, MD
Mary K. Crow, MD
David B. Levine, MD
Daniel S. Rich, MD
Sabrina M. Strickland, MD
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE
Chair
Todd J. Albert, MD
Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD
Lana Kang, MD
David B. Levine, MD
Daniel S. Rich, MD
ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
David B. Levine, MD
Chair
Andrew A. Sama, MD
Associate Director
Rie Goto, MSLIS
Committee Administrative
Director
Todd J. Albert, MD
Marcia Ennis
Pamela Kerns, Archivist
John P. Lyden, MD
Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA
Lisa A. Mix, MLA
Anil S. Ranawat, MD
Matthew M. Roberts, MD
Timothy Roberts, MLS
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Hospital for Special Surgery and the HSS Alumni Association gratefully thank
the Autumn Benefit Committee for ongoing support and major funding for
several medical education initiatives, including publication of Alumni News.
HOW TO CONTACT US
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Contributors
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Outstanding Graphic Design
Contributing Writers: Rosie Foster; Colleen O’Shea, MPA
2013 Silver Aster Award Winner for Excellence in
Advertising/Medical Marketing
Design: Christina Fisher
Photography: Ray Barbour; Linnea Farnsworth; George Go; Brad Hess;
Reed Hutchinson; Don Pollard
Photos at right: Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD, speaks at the Annual Autumn Benefit; Samuel Delgado,
CST, in the OR with Michael Guglielmo and Nigel E. Sharrock, MB, ChB; the late Dr. Leon Root at a
POP screening; Peter Derman, MD, MBA, proposed to his fiancée, Arielle, at the Caspary Estate.
Hospital for Special Surgery is an affiliate of NewYorkPresbyterian Healthcare System and Weill Cornell Medical College.
© 2016
Hospital for Special Surgery.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N TS
THIS ISSUE
H S S S P EC I A L F E AT U R E S
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Forging Connections: Alumni Say
HSS Practice Makes Perfect
6 Distinguished Alumnus Bruce Reider, MD
797th Annual Alumni Meeting
12 Spanning the Miles with Telemedicine
13 In Appreciation of Samuel Delgado, CST
16 The Caspary Estate: A Most Welcome Retreat
18 The Shared Language of Surgery
A LU M N I N E W S F E AT U R E S
2 From the Surgeon-in-Chief
3 From the Office of Alumni Affairs
14Introducing our New HSS Class Representatives
15HSS Alumni Active at National Meetings
20 Remembering Leon M. Root, MD:
A Legacy of Caring
22 In Memoriam
23 Update: Your Annual Dues in Action
24 Class Notes
25Awards & Accolades
E DUC AT ION F E AT U R E S
BC Spotlight on HSS eAcademy
BC Education Program Calendar
ON COVER: Top photo: Alumni colleagues Frank Petrigliano, MD, Devon Jeffcoat, MD, Neesa
Patel, MD, Bert Thomas, MD, and Kristofer Jones, MD, at the UCLA Department of Orthopaedic
Surgery. Bottom left: Nathan Coleman, MD, Johnathan Bernard, MD, David Johnson, MD, and
Timothy Johnson, MD, of the National Sports Medicine Institute. Bottom right: Hadley Callaway,
MD, Marty Isbell, MD, Joseph Barker, MD, and Edwin Cadet, MD, practicing together at Raleigh
Orthopaedic Clinic.
A LU M N I N E W S F E AT U R E
F ROM THE
SURGEON-IN-CHIEF
TODD J. ALBERT, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief
I look forward to attending this month’s AAOS meeting
and convening at our hospitality suite and annual reception.
Over 200 of you returned to HSS last
October for the Annual Alumni Meeting
to participate in a variety of offerings
during the three-day span. One of the
many highlights included presentations
by Surgeon-in-Chief Pro Tempore Daniel
J. Berry, MD, L. Z. Gund Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Berry’s talks, along with nearly 40
other annual meeting sessions, are now
available on-demand via HSS eAcademy.
As a reminder, HSS Alumni have exclusive
access on this platform to view guest
speaker lectures from our medical staff
conferences. Newly added is a talk entitled
“Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Challenges
and Opportunities” by Javad Parvizi, MD,
FRCS, of the Rothman Institute. Another
fascinating offering is a presentation by
General Stanley A. McChrystal, author
of the best-selling book Team of Teams.
I highly recommend listening to this
invaluable talk that locks into the singular
message of breaking down silos through
interconnected communication, transparency and shared goals.
NEW STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
In August 2015, Frank Schwab, MD, was
named the new Chief of the Spine Service.
He comes to HSS from NYU Hospital for
Joint Diseases, where he served as Chief of
Spine Deformity. He is widely recognized
as a leader in the field and has pioneered
many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical
histories. Dr. Schwab will continue to build
on the fine work of Chief Emeritus Dr. Frank
Cammisa and will lead the Spine Service to
a new level of excellence in patient care.
The Spine Service also welcomed a new
Director of Research, Virginie Lafage, PhD.
Virginie obtained her PhD in Mechanical
Engineering from the prestigious Ecole
Nationale Supérieur d’Arts et Métiers
(ENSAM) in Paris, France. She started at
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New
York as a Research Scientist and Director of
Biomechanics Research in 2006 and went
on to become Director of Spine Research.
WEST WING EXPANSION
Construction has begun on a 3-story
expansion to the west wing of the hospital
to add three additional operating rooms,
exam rooms for pre-surgical screening,
and storage space. This extension will be
adjacent to the current fourth floor operating rooms and when complete will result
in 25 operating rooms in that location. It
is expected that these operating rooms
will open during the first quarter of 2017.
MANHATTAN AMBULATORY
SURGERY CENTER
In 2017 we will open a freestanding
ambulatory surgery center, which is a
joint venture with 20 of our sports, hand,
and foot and ankle surgeons. It will be
located on Second Avenue in Manhattan
and will have four operating rooms, where
it is predicted that over 4,000 cases will
be performed annually. This project is
still going through the New York State
and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services approval processes and
construction is expected to start in the
second quarter of 2016.
IN APPRECIATION
I am grateful to inform you that the 2015
Autumn Benefit was a record-breaking
success, thanks to your ongoing support
and the dedicated efforts of my wife,
committee chair Barbara Albert, and cochairs Anne Altchek, Carol Lyden, Anne
Roberts and the Benefit Committee.
The event at Guastavino’s raised over
$950,000 in support of medical education, the HSS Journal® and alumni initiatives. Please mark your calendars for the
98th Annual Alumni Meeting on November
3–5, 2016.
PLEASE JOIN US! HSS @ AAOS ALUMNI EVENTS
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Alumni Hospitality Suite
Alumni Cocktail Reception
Thursday & Friday, March 3–4, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
11:30am–1:30pm | Rosen Plaza, Salon 33
Mezzanine Level | Orlando, Florida
6:00–8:00pm | Itta Bena
Pointe Orlando | Orlando, Florida
FROM THE OFFICE OF
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
As an HSS alum, why do so many of you return
to your annual HSS alumni meetings?
If you step back and think about it, many
reasons surface—probably one at the top
is to keep up with your specialty and see
old friends. I am sure you all agree that
the musculoskeletal field is changing
so rapidly that you can’t miss a beat in
keeping up with advances in science
and patient care, including the socioeconomic changes that challenge and
haunt you daily. So what’s different about
our meeting than those of the Academy
or national specialty meetings?
• CUTTING EDGE. Information is
presented from HSS leaders, guest
speakers and external alumni in
orthopaedics and allied specialties;
your mentors and colleagues delivering
in a 1-to-1 format information you
especially value.
• SMALL. The meeting is a less formal
presentation style that includes
debates and mini-symposia, with
encouragement to participate in
discussions and ask questions.
• DIVERSIFIED. As a specialist in your
field, you are exposed to advancements
in other orthopaedic specialties that
are not necessarily covered in specialty
meetings. In addition, you hear what’s
new in allied fields, e.g., radiology,
anesthesia, physiatry, advancing
“Your alumni meeting is a great tradition, a unique program
not found elsewhere in the United States.”
—2015 Surgeon-in-Chief Pro-Tempore Daniel J. Berry, MD,
L.Z. Gund Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic
DAVID B. LEVINE, MD
Director, Archives
changes in training future physicians/
surgeons, etc.
• CLASS REUNION PRESENTATIONS.
Honoring the 10-, 20- and 30-year
classes is always one of the most
popular parts of the program. This fall
we look forward to noting the 35-year
mark as well.
• SOCIAL EVENTS. Thursday night’s
Annual Alumni Reception and the
Friday night Annual Autumn Benefit
at Guastavino’s are always special
occasions. New this year was a prereception private tour of exhibits at the
historic but little known Museum of
the City of New York. The Friday night
Annual Autumn Benefit was chaired
by Barbara Albert and resulted in over
400 in attendance. This incredibly
successful event raised over $950,000
in support of Alumni and medical
education initiatives.
• NO MEETING REGISTRATION FEES.
The meetings are a free benefit to
Alumni, and don’t forget that breakfasts
and lunches are also included.
In closing, our 2015 Surgeon-in-Chief
Pro-Tempore, Daniel J. Berry, MD, L.Z.
Gund Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
at the Mayo Clinic, remarked, “Your
alumni meeting is a great tradition, a
unique program not found elsewhere in
the United States.”
Be sure to mark your calendar for
the 98th Annual Alumni Meeting on
November 3–5, 2016.
David B. Levine, MD, Timothy Roberts, MLS, MPH, Christopher James, Todd J. Albert, MD, Helen Lopez,
Devin Seelman, Colleen O’Shea, MPA, Alden Almedilla, Shauna Davis, C-TAGME, and Robyn Wiesel, MCHES,
prepare for the opening of the 97th Annual Alumni Meeting.
ENGAGING LEADERS. CONNECTING PEERS.
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H S S S P EC I A L F E AT U R E
Forging
Connections
ALUMNI SAY HSS PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
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hen brothers David and Timothy Johnson were both Orthopaedic
Residents at HSS (class of 2001), people often couldn’t tell them apart.
“Folks always got us confused. People often paged him looking for me, and
vice-versa,” recalls Timothy Johnson. “But I think they realized that they didn’t really
need to trouble themselves figuring out which Johnson brother they actually needed.
Whatever the situation, they could put either one of us on it, and it would be handled.
That’s what being a partner is all about.” Today, the Johnson brothers are practicing
together at the National Sports Medicine Institute, a full-service sports medicine and
orthopaedic surgery clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia.
While the Johnsons are literally family, many HSS alumni report feeling like they’re
with family when they meet and practice with other alumni. They’ve met at HSS
Alumni Annual Meetings and at professional conferences like the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), were referred to each other by HSS
faculty or other alumni, or are recruited by former HSS classmates.
A shared passion, commitment to excellence, and exceptionally high standards for
orthopaedic care have brought them together in ways that nurture their careers and
benefit the patients they care for. We are featuring three of these practices here.
RALEIGH ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC,
NORTH CAROLINA
Sports medicine specialist Hadley Callaway,
MD (Resident 1993, Fellow 1994), joined Raleigh Orthopaedic after completing his HSS
fellowship, returning to his wife’s hometown.
The practice already had two HSS alumni,
Phil Miller and Don Reibel. When it came
time to add more surgeons to the growing practice, Dr. Callaway reached out to
HSS faculty for suggestions. He recruited
five surgeons with HSS training: Marty
Isbell, MD (Fellow 2004, sports medicine),
Joseph Barker, MD (Resident 2009, sports
medicine), Edwin Cadet, MD (Fellow 2009,
sports medicine), Joseph Schreiber, MD
(Resident 2015, hand surgery, joining summer 2016), and Venu Nemani (Resident
2015, spine surgery, joining summer 2016).
“Each HSS alumnus takes our group to the
next level,” says Dr. Callaway.
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Raleigh Orthopaedic has had much to
offer them. The practice established a
joint venture with the University of North
Carolina (UNC) to create an eight-room
ambulatory surgery center, with the main
office constructed above it. In addition
to seeing patients in the practice, the
doctors also care for North Carolina State
University athletes and the Carolina
Hurricanes hockey team.
Dr. Isbell was referred to Dr. Callaway by the
head trainer for the New York Giants, a connection he had through Russell Warren, MD,
at HSS. “Immediately after meeting Hadley,
I recognized that he had the same determination and desire for development of
the clinic that I saw in the doctors I trained
under at HSS,” recalls Dr. Isbell. “This drive
makes doctors successful at HSS and continues to serve them well in their practices
after they graduate.”
Dr. Barker was seeking a return to his native
North Carolina when he met Dr. Callaway
during the fourth year of his residency.
“Here I can combine the intellectual and
research power of an academic program
with the freedom and autonomy of private
practice,” he notes. “We also know the training at HSS provides both the knowledge
base for success and the passion to push
the limits and take our field to the next level.”
For Dr. Cadet, meeting Dr. Callaway at the
2012 AOSSM meeting provided his entry to
Raleigh Orthopaedic. In addition to his practice, he is co-creating an accredited sports
medicine fellowship with UNC. “I’ve been
able to blend the best aspects of private and
academic medicine all in one place and work
with outstanding physicians,” says Dr. Cadet.
Raleigh Orthopaedic’s newest recruits are
excited to share their expertise with the
growing practice. “The reputation of the
group and the chance to work with several
former HSS residents and fellows convinced
me to join the practice,” says Dr. Nemani.
“My interviews with fellow HSS alumni felt
different than my other interviews,” adds Dr.
Schreiber. “I could already feel an allegiance
and sense of family. I think everyone who
has spent time at HSS realizes how truly
special a place it is.”
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
LOS ANGELES ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGERY DEPARTMENT
There are now five HSS alumni on the
Orthopaedic Surgery faculty at UCLA: Bert
Thomas, MD (Fellow 1985), Chief of the
The HSS Alumni of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic in North
Carolina: from left, Hadley Callaway, MD, Marty Isbell,
MD, Joseph Barker, MD, and Edwin Cadet, MD.
and having a prior personal relationship
with them helped solidify my decision to
join this faculty.”
The HSS Alumni of UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery Depart
ment: from left, Neesa Patel, MD, Devon Jeffcoat, MD,
Frank Petrigliano, MD, Bert Thomas, MD, and Kristofer
Jones, MD.
Arthroplasty Service, joined in 1979. Neesa
Patel, MD (Fellow 2008, anesthesiology)
joined in 2008, followed by Devon Jeffcoat,
MD (Fellow 2010, trauma surgery) and
Frank Petrigliano, MD (Fellow 2010, sports
medicine) in 2010, and Kristofer Jones,
MD (Resident 2012, Fellow 2013, sports
medicine) in 2013. Alumnus Harlan
Amstutz, MD (Resident 1961) was Chief of
Orthopaedics from 1970–1989.
“Our institutions have long shared an
educational ‘pipeline,’ with a number of
UCLA residents pursuing fellowship training
at HSS,” explains Dr. Petrigliano. “Some
of us returned to UCLA to serve on the
faculty, while other UCLA alumni are now
attendings at HSS. Consequently, this has
fostered a strong relationship between the
two institutions.
“There is a great camaraderie among the
HSS alumni in LA and a shared sense
of pride in the world-class training we
received at HSS,” he continues. “UCLA and
HSS share a similar mission: to deliver
superior patient care while advancing
medical education and research. We hope
to maintain the strong bonds between the
two institutions by continuing our educational exchange and fostering clinical and
research collaborations.”
As a Resident, Dr. Jones had met Drs.
Petrigliano and Jeffcoat when they were
both Fellows at HSS. “The alumni network
at HSS is quite extensive and really helps
young residents and fellows easily reach
out to former HSS trainees regarding employment options in other regions,” explains
Dr. Jones. “They served as great resources
for me while I considered coming to UCLA,
NATIONAL SPORTS
MEDICINE INSTITUTE
LANSDOWNE, VIRGINIA
Timothy Johnson, MD (Resident 2001,
Fellow 2002, sports medicine, shoulder
and elbow surgery) says that training
with his brother, David (Resident 2001),
prepared them well to practice together.
They’ve been doing so for eight years at
the National Sports Medicine Institute,
a private sports medicine subspecialty
practice that shares an academic affiliation
with Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine. “Practicing orthopaedic surgery
with David feels pretty routine,” he says. “It’s
been a natural extension of everything else
we’ve experienced together.”
All four surgeons in the practice are HSS
alumni. The Johnsons recruited the newest
members, Johnathan Bernard, MD (Fellow
2015) and Nathan Coleman, MD (Fellow
2015) due to the strengths of their training at HSS. “In addition to their excellent
academic and surgical training at HSS,
Drs. Bernard and Coleman were equally
personable and down-to-earth,” says David
Johnson. “They have greatly enhanced our
capacity to fulfill our practice mission.”
Dr. Bernard believes that a practice where
the surgeons have similar backgrounds,
training, and experiences enhances the
culture of the organization. “We can give
care to all of our athletes with the skill,
precision, and clinical acumen they deserve
to get them back in the game,” he notes.
“Having trained at HSS allows us to carry
out our mission.”
“Joining a practice with experienced HSStrained surgeons, I knew I would be part
of something special,” adds Dr. Coleman.
“Having similar training allows our group to
work together and have a common goal of
growing our practice into a cutting-edge
institution.”
“Recruiting a product of HSS has innumerable intangible benefits,” concludes Dr.
Schreiber of Raleigh Orthopaedic, “from
the high standards of the applicant vetting
process, to the quality of education and
surgical skills that can be reliably expected,
to the work ethic instilled in HSS trainees,
and to the ambition in HSS graduates
which is probably partly inspired by the
institution and its long history of success.”
The HSS Alumni of the National Sports Medicine
Institute in Landsdowne, Virgina: Timothy Johnson,
MD, David Johnson, MD, Johnathan Bernard, MD, and
Nathan Coleman, MD.
Become a Regional Adviser
The HSS alumni network is an enormously valuable resource. You can take an
active role by serving as a Regional Adviser to mentor graduating trainees. As
trainees begin their practice searches, Regional Advisers may be contacted to
give advice on their geographic area or resources for finding the right practice.
Please email alumni@hss.edu if you would like to become a Regional Adviser.
Are You Practicing with
Other HSS Alumni?
We want to hear from you! Email alumni@
hss.edu to tell us where you are and whom
you’re practicing with, and we may feature
you in a future profile!
The HSS Career Network
Is there an opening in your practice? Visit the
Alumni Career Network on the HSS website
and submit a job posting. Learn more at hss.
edu/alumni-career.asp. Opportunities are
also posted on the alumni social networking
platform www.formd.com.
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distinguished alumnus
Bruce Reider, MD
As a junior studying premedicine at Yale University, Bruce
Reider, MD, recalls a friend who was an avid soccer player
who sustained a serious knee injury.
He needed surgery and was told he would
He pursued a Sports Medicine Fellowship
never play soccer again. “I was skeptical of
at the University of Wisconsin, followed by
that and I thought, there must be some way
several months of fellowship training with
we can help someone who’s in a situation
Werner Muller, MD, in Switzerland, before
like this,” says Dr. Reider, who decided he
taking his first position at the University of
wanted to become an orthopaedic surgeon
Chicago. He is now Professor of Orthopaedic
specializing in sports medicine. As someone
Surgery, Emeritus.
who likes to solve mechanical problems, he
adds, “I wanted to help people with sports
injuries get back to doing what they love.”
Along the way, he conducted practicechanging research on biomechanics and
knee tears, particularly ACL reconstruction
It was a bold move, considering that at that
and extra-articular reconstruction. He’s
time, in the 1960s and 1970s, many doctors
recently witnessed renewed interest in this
thought of sports medicine as a frivolous
approach, which fell out of favor and is now
field. With a stellar surgical education,
being reconsidered after 20 years.
Dr. Reider—as well as the field of sports
medicine—would excel and flourish over the
ONE OF THE TEAM
decades to follow. He became a leader in
As Team Physician at the University of
his field and continues to serve as the Team
Chicago, he’s in charge of the orthopaedic
Physician for athletes at the University of
care of all of the university’s athletes. “It’s
Chicago, where he has been on the faculty
like being part of a family. Everyone knows
since 1981. In recognition of his leadership
everyone else,” he notes. “It’s also great to
and his active participation in alumni affairs,
spend time with young collegiate athletes,
HSS presented the Distinguished Alumnus
which helps me feel young.”
Award to Dr. Reider at the 97th Annual Alumni
Meeting last October.
WORKING WITH LEADERS IN
EVERY FIELD OF ORTHOPAEDICS
A native of Queens, New York, Dr. Reider
graduated from Yale in 1971 and Harvard
Medical School in 1975. After a year of
internship at Columbia University, he came
to HSS in 1976 to pursue a Sports Medicine
Research Fellowship—under the guidance of
sports medicine pioneers John Marshall and
Russell Warren—followed by a three-year
Orthopaedic Surgery residency. “At HSS,
you’re part of a special enterprise and you
get the best training you can possibly get,”
Dr. Reider explains. “I knew I would have the
opportunity to train with leaders in every
field of orthopaedics.”
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He is excited to be part of sports medicine,
which he calls a dynamic, evolving, and
scientific field. “In the old days, we just did
arthroscopy to make diagnoses. Now we
can apply minimally invasive surgery to
just about every joint procedure,” he says.
In honor of his contributions to the field of
sports medicine, he was inducted into the
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports
Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame in 2014.
“It was a tremendous and unexpected honor,”
adds Dr. Reider.
Since 2002, he’s served in various editorial
management positions for leading scientific
journals. He is Editor-in-Chief of The
American Journal of Sports Medicine and
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
and Executive Editor of the American
Bruce and Trish celebrated their 30th anniversary on a
trip to South Africa in November 2015.
Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Medical Publishing Group. “These roles
not only keep me up-to-date on the latest
advances, but have enabled me to indirectly
help thousands of people around the world
whom I’ve never met,” he notes.
LOOKING AHEAD
Today Dr. Reider lives in Hinsdale, Illinois,
with his wife of 30 years, Trish. His son, Carl,
25, is in a graduate program for software
engineering, and his daughter, Julianna,
24, is teaching English in Japan. A former
member of the Yale Alley Cats a cappella
group, he keeps his vocal cords in tune
by singing with small groups and in his
church choir.
The Alley Cats experience reinforced the
importance of friendship, music, and
connections. Connecting with other
colleagues is something Dr. Reider
encourages alumni to pursue, stressing the
value of participating in professional groups
like the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons and the AOSSM and giving back
to the field.
When he learned he won the Distinguished
Alumnus Award, he was humbled. “To be
singled out as a distinguished alumnus for
a single year is mind-blowing. There are so
many deserving candidates,” he concludes.
“To say I’m an alumnus of HSS—that’s a
tremendous honor in and of itself.”
97TH ANNUAL
ALUMNI MEETING
This past year marked the 97th Annual Alumni
and Gilded New York with a curator on site to
dancing at Guastavino’s, with entertainment
Association Meeting. In traditional HSS style,
answer any questions. Barbara Albert hosted
provided by electronic violinist Gigi.
the Planning Committee put together a
the inaugural Spouse/Guest Program at the
phenomenal program. Alumni gathered from
museum prior to the reception where guests
far and wide for a robust scientific program on
were given private guided exhibit tours.
October 22–24, 2015. The annual meeting is
a longstanding program allowing the thought
leaders in orthopaedics, rheumatology,
radiology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, physiatry,
pathology and neurology to share best
practices and address emerging topics.
The Friday program included guest lectures
Alumni returned Saturday for a
thought-provoking agenda focused on
musculoskeletal medicine. Surgeon-in-Chief
Pro-Tempore Daniel J. Berry, MD, L.Z. Gund
by Physician-in-Chief Pro-Tempore Sherine
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mayo
E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine
Clinic provided insight on new technology on
at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical
joint arthroplasty, Mathias P. Bostrom, MD,
School and Dean Emeritus at the Mayo Clinic
FACS, discussed the past, present and future
College of Medicine, and Chief Scientist Pro-
of education at HSS during his presidential
Visiting Speaker David R. Farley, MD,
Tempore Lynda F. Bonewald, PhD, Dental and
address and George A.C. Murrell, MD, PhD,
Professor of Surgery at the Mayo Clinic
Mineralized Tissues Chair at the University
received the Pier Giorgio Marchetti, MD,
College of Medicine, kicked off the meeting on
of Missouri-Kansas City. The meeting also
Award.
Thursday, October 22, with the well-received
featured symposia and debates on spine
8th Annual Faculty Development Seminar.
surgery, rotator cuff/cartilage repair, total
The session focusing on a multi-modality
joint arthroplasty, and different practice
approach to surgical training inspired a riveting
models. Bruce J. Reider, MD, was awarded the
discussion among trainees, attendings and
Distinguished Alumnus honor.
returning alumni.
Class reunion presentations and the award
The day concluded with the Annual Alumni
session provided an opportunity to acknowl-
Reception at the Museum of the City of New
edge alumni achievements and a chance to
York. Guests had access to museum exhibits
celebrate. Alumni proceeded to the Autumn
including the Marathon Exhibition, Folk City
Benefit for an evening of cocktails, dinner and
Class Representative and International
Ambassadors gathered for a brainstorming
meeting to contemplate the priorities and
goals of the Alumni Association before returning to the afternoon concurrent sessions.
You are encouraged to take a moment and visit
HSS eAcademy® to access program-specific
sessions. Type “Alumni 2015” in the “search
courses” box to find the latest releases.
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Blevins, MD, and Stephen Warner, MD, PhD;
C: Brian Rebolledo, MD, Sravisht Iyer, MD,
Samir Trehan, MD, Elizabeth Cody, MD, and
Jacob Calcei, MD; D: Ryan Rauck, MD, Jordan
Gruskay, MD, and Sariah Khormaee, MD, PhD.
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Shaffer, MD, Elizabeth Cody, MD, Anil Ranawat, MD, David R.
Farley, MD, Alexander Christ, MD, Keith T. Corpus, MD, Arielle
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Laurie, and Peter B. Derman, MD, MBA; E: Russell F. Warren,
MD, Eric L. Chehab, MD, Peter Asnis, MD, and Jon Warner, MD;
F: S. Robert Rozbruch, MD, Kenneth Montgomery, MD, Andrew
J. Elliott, MD, and Riley J. Williams, III, MD; G: Daniel S. Rich, MD,
Stephanie Rich, Dédée Murrell, MD, George A.C. Murrell, MD;
H: Thomas P. Sculco, MD, Russell F. Warren, MD, Todd J. Albert,
MD, with Philip D. Wilson, Jr., MD; I: Charlotte Rizzo and Peter
F. Rizzo, MD; J: Apostolos P. Tambakis, MD; Allan R. Dunn, MD,
David B. Levine, MD, and Janet Levine; K: Patrick V. McMahon,
MD, and Elizabeth Ann McMahon; L: Matthew E. Cunningham,
MD, PhD, Harry Tate Greditzer, MD; Andrew J. Weiland, MD,
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C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD; M: Mary (Peggy) K. Crow, MD and
Physician-in-Chief Pro-Tempore Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc;
N: 1995 Reunion Class Kenneth Montgomery, MD, Geoffrey H.
Westrich, MD, Thomas Moran, MD, Garth Smith, MD, S. Robert
Rozbruch, MD, John C. L’Insalata, MD; O: Surgeon-in-Chief ProTempore Daniel J. Berry, MD; P: Clifford W. Colwell, MD, Bruce
J. Reider, MD, Ivan Gowan, MD; Q: Lynda F. Bonewald, MD,
Suzanne Maher, PhD, Mathias P. Bostrom, MD, Marjolein C.H.
van der Meulen, PhD; R: Michael P. Ast, MD, Thomas M. Mauri,
MD, Thomas J. Nordstrom, MD, S: Colleagues conferring during
the meeting; T: 2005 Reunion Class Matthew D. Bush, MD, Eric
L. Chehab, MD, Peter Asnis, MD, Christopher R. Good, MD; U:
John Edwards, MD, and Robert L. Buly, MD.
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Robert H. Brophy, IV, MD; B: John P. Lyden, MD; C:
Lizbeth Quinn, wife of Dr. Thomas Quinn, Gregory A.
Liguori, MD, and Emily Liguori; D: Carolyn and Clifford
W. Colwell, MD; E: Trish Reider, Bruce J. Reider, MD,
Dédée Murrell, MD, and George A.C. Murrell, MD; F:
Daniel J. Berry, MD, Chitranjan Ranawat, MD, Philip
D. Wilson, Jr., MD, and Clifford Colwell, MD; G: Janet
Levine, David B. Levine, MD, Nancy K. Bischoff; H:
Lawrence V. Gulotta, MD; I: George A.C. Murrell,
MD, Pier Giorgio Marchetti, MD, Award Recipient; J:
Patrick F. O’Leary, MD and Thomas J. Nordstrom, MD;
K: Lauren LaMont, MD, John B. Wang, MD, Shevaun
M. Doyle, MD; L: Todd J. Albert, MD, and Mathias P.
Bostrom, MD; M: Dennis Nam, MD, Michael P. Ast, MD,
Russell Windsor, MD; Paul F. Lachiewicz, MD; N: Roger
F. Widmann, MD; Benton E. Heyworth, MD; Emily R.
Dodwell, MD, MPH, FRCSC, Daniel W. Green, MD, MS,
FAAP, FACS; O: Class Representative/International
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L’Insalata, MD, George A.C. Murrell, MD, Christopher
J. Wahl, MD, Colleen O’Shea, MPA, Devin Seelman,
Douglas N. Mintz, MD, Travis G. Maak, MD, David B.
Levine, MD, Peter F. Rizzo, MD, Allison Goldberg, MPA,
Martha O’Brasky, MPA, Daniel S. Rich, MD, Thomas
M. Mauri, MD, Thomas J. Nordstrom, MD, P: Thomas
M. Mauri, MD, presents an update for Reunion Class
of 1985; Q: David J. Mayman, MD and Jonathan
M. Vigdorchik, MD; R: Benton E. Heyworth, MD, S:
Bradford Waddell, MD, Charles N. Cornell, MD, Paul
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Spanning the Miles
TELEMEDICINE
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On May 21, 2015, the morning arthroplasty
conference at HSS began uneventfully.
Conference Room B was standing-room
only, populated with attendings, fellows,
residents, medical students, and staff. Also
in attendance on this particular morning
were the respective orthopaedic staffs of
Peking University People’s Hospital and PLA
301 General Hospital in Beijing, China, who
contributed interesting cases and spirited discussion. That might seem like a lot of people
to squeeze into one room, but much of it was
virtual—thanks to telemedicine, which made
it possible for the Chinese guests to participate via video link, despite the 6,828-mile
separation between them and New York City.
That conference and its infrastructure were
made possible by the foresight of the medical
staff and the support of a grateful patient of
Steven Haas, MD. Gustave Hauser, a pioneer
in the cable industry and former chairman
and CEO of Warner Cable Communications,
and his wife, Rita, brought the international
orthopaedic community a little closer with
their generous gift through The Hauser
Foundation to transform the Hospital’s technology platform and expand our worldwide
educational outreach.
Three years of planning and the aid of Leo D.
Donnelly, Jr., Senior IT Specialist from Harvard, have facilitated collaborative conferencing between HSS and orthopaedic centers
around the world through Internet2. This
offshoot of our familiar internet is a consortium of leaders in academia, industry, and government who collaborate via state-of-the-art
communications tools to accelerate research
and development. HSS is now a part
of this vibrant commu-
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nity, which is engaged in collective learning
and collaboration that promises to accelerate
advances in medical science.
A HISTORY OF GLOBAL
OUTREACH AT HSS
The vision and effective leadership to recognize and achieve international outreach gave
HSS the foundation relationships needed to
optimally leverage these advanced communication tools. Ten years ago, Thomas P. Sculco,
MD, founded the International Society of
Orthopaedic Centers, which is now composed
of 20 international orthopaedic centers
committed to the exchange of best practices
and the global advancement of orthopaedic
care. In December 2015, HSS hosted, through
a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, 16 visiting Greek orthopaedic surgeons
for a seminar on hip and knee arthroplasty.
These two examples and the many international initiatives of HSS staff will continue to
flourish as telemedicine advances.
REAL-TIME VIDEO INSTRUCTION
The new telemedicine infrastructure also enhances HSS’s ability to provide master-level surgical instruction. Live surgical presentations with real-time commentary provide
surgical education that is superior to edited
video clips. Until recently, a live surgical broadcast required an external video crew to capture the surgery without compromising the
care of the patient. Ad hoc arrangements for
high-speed satellite communication added to
the logistical challenges. Now, four operating
rooms, two each in the main and ambulatory suites, are equipped to record and transmit
live surgery without sacrificing patient care or
imposing a major disruption to the operating
room routine.
DANIEL S. RICH, MD
Resident 1982 | Associate
CONNECTING PATIENTS
WITH SUBSPECIALISTS
Another telemedicine advance provides
patients with access to subspecialty
orthopaedic expertise. Through HSS
eConsult, individuals with complex
orthopaedic problems who do not have the
benefit of coming to HSS or having an HSStrained physician in their community can
avail themselves of HSS expert knowledge
without leaving their homes. To provide this
valuable service, HSS has partnered with
Grand Rounds, a company that facilitates
and organizes the virtual consults, and is able
to provide patients with remote access to
personalized assessment and recommended
treatment for their orthopaedic conditions.
CONNECTING ALUMNI
HSS alumni have been busy applying
telemedicine in their own practices.
Hilary R. Umans, MD, Musculoskeletal
Radiology Fellow, Class of 1994, works as a
full-time musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist
for RadNet in New York City and is a Clinical
Professor of Radiology at Albert Einstein
College of Medicine. She administers a
large international online MSK case-sharing
forum called OCAD (“one case a day”). The
630-member group crowd-shares interesting
cases and diagnostic dilemmas for the
benefit of all. Through this same group,
Dr. Umans has simulcast MSK lectures to
residents and fellows in China, giving them
an opportunity to enhance both their
English and knowledge of radiology.
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“Sam was the consummate professional. He was an amazing teacher not only to the OR staff,
residents, and fellows but also the orthopaedic attending surgeons. He did this while always
keeping the patient’s care the utmost importance.”
—Mathias P. Bostrom, MD
In Appreciation of
“I first met Sam as a resident under Dr.
Wilson. In the operating room, it was poetry in motion. Never any idle chat, surgery
proceeded with precision, Sam anticipating
every move by Dr. Wilson. It was then that I
first realized how essential a team member
the surgical technician was. Sam’s body
language and non-verbal cues gave instant
feedback as to how things were progressing. As the years have passed, his greatest
legacy has been not only the scores of
residents he helped train but a new generation of surgical technicians carrying on the
tradition of excellence that embodies HSS.”
—Douglas E. Padgett, MD
“Sam Delgado has been a cornerstone of
HSS for the past 48 years. His incredible
teaching ability has helped train hundreds
of residents and fellows. His creativity and
innovation have led to the development of
countless instruments and techniques we
use in the OR today. I estimate he has
scrubbed on more joint replacements than
anyone ever, probably over 50,000.” Samuel
Delgado,
CST
Samuel Delgado, CST, retired from HSS
in January 2016 after 48 years of service,
working alongside many surgeons and
mentoring scores of trainees. HSS and
the Alumni Association wish Sam hearty
congratulations upon his retirement and
will be forever grateful for his incredible
legacy. The Sam Delgado, CST, Teaching
Award was created by the Alumni
Association in 2010 in his honor and
is presented annually by the PGY4 and
PGY5 Residents to an operating room
staff member for being an outstanding
teacher to our residents. The tributes here
note just how special he was to all of us.
Congratulations, Sam!
“Sam’s dedication to patient care and
improving surgical technique is unparalleled! He has had a tremendous influence
on me through his teaching and innovations in the field of joint replacement.”
—Edwin P. Su, MD
“Sam Delgado, an institution in the operating room since 1969, was revered by our
surgeons and operating staff for his unusual calm ability as a team player and especially a mentor to all with whom he came
into contact. He was the oil that made the
operating machine work flawlessly.” —David B. Levine, MD
“I very much appreciate all of Sam’s help
over these many years and his thoughtful
and quiet manner in the OR. That’s been
a source of comfort for all of us surgeons.
His originality and experience have aided
many of us and our patients.” —Russell F. Warren, MD
“Extraordinary talent in one’s occupation is truly a gift, and Sam Delgado has
shared this gift with HSS for the past 48
years. Working with Sam is like playing a
sport alongside a great athlete: you mimic
his easy rhythm and for a fleeting moment
experience greatness.”
“It gives me great pleasure to honor Sam Delgado
for his almost five decades of excellence and
dedication to our operating rooms. At the time of
his well deserved retirement, Sam leaves a legacy
which will never be surpassed or forgotten. In his
unique humble way, he has taught all the current
techs who view him with devotion. Many of our
surgeons have enjoyed his expert help through
the years, which has facilitated the most complex
surgical procedures. Likewise legions of residents,
fellows and students benefitted from his experience, skills and exemplary demeanor.
Sam leaves behind a void, which will be impossible to fill. We will all miss him.”
—David W. Altchek, MD
—Eduardo A. Salvati, MD
—Thomas P. Sculco, MD
“Sam brought a serenity to the OR born of unmatched arthroplasty surgical experience. Seeing Sam as you entered the OR predicted a good day.
We all thank Sam for many a good day.” —Daniel S. Rich, MD
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Introducing Our New
HSS Class Representatives
BRIAN P. GLADNICK, MD
(his sister is a physician assistant at HSS),
Resident, Class of 2014
brian.gladnick@gmail.com
but they are happy to be living near the
HSS last year. He has begun his medical
ocean again in San Diego where Brian
practice at Hackensack University Medical
Brian P. Gladnick, MD,
enjoys surfing in his (limited) free time.
where he is completing
a fellowship in Adult Hip/
Knee Reconstruction
at OrthoCarolina. He
has accepted an attending position at
OrthoVirginia, in the Washington, DC area,
disease, trauma, oncology, and deformity;
HARRY “TATE” GUS
GREDITZER, IV, MD, MS
lumbar, and sacral regions of spine. His
Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellow,
Class of 2015 and 2016
tategred@gmail.com
focus has been to master minimally
Harry “Tate” Gus
robotic-assisted navigation.
invasive and cutting-edge surgical
techniques, including microsurgery and
where he will begin practicing in the fall of
Greditzer, IV, MD, MS, is
Bill makes education a large part of his
currently completing
practice of medicine, frequently giving
his second fellowship at
lectures to the next generation of medical
HSS, in Musculoskeletal
students and physicians. His publications
MRI, under the tutelage
on spinal disease and surgery include The
BRIAN T. BARLOW, MD
of Dr. Hollis Potter.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and
Adult Reconstruction and Joint
Replacement Fellow, Class of 2015
Brianbarlow05@gmail.com
During this fellowship year, he has been
The Spine Journal. He has also authored
involved with many wonderful research and
clinical projects, including reviewing elbow
numerous chapters for spine surgery
medical textbooks.
Brian T. Barlow, MD,
and shoulder MRIs for top Major League
He is a member of the American
and his family returned
Baseball draft picks, as well as reading for
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the
to Naval Medical
the New York Giants and Rangers. Last year,
North American Spine Society, and
Center San Diego
he was a general musculoskeletal radiology
AOSpine. William also serves at NASS
following a fellowship
fellow at HSS, performing ultrasound and
as a member of the Continuing Medical
in adult reconstruction
fluoroscopic interventional procedures.
Education committee.
and three-month
preceptorship in hip arthroscopy at HSS.
Brian grew up in eastern Pennsylvania,
where he met his future wife, Kara, in high
school. He then attended the United States
Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland,
and earned his medical degree at Harvard
Medical School. His orthopaedic residency
After completing his current fellowship
this summer, Tate and his wife, Ivy, plan to
move back to his hometown of St. Louis,
Missouri, where he will read orthopaedic
MRIs and perform interventional
procedures for Midwest Radiological
Associates.
San Diego, where he is now beginning an
arthroplasty and hip arthroscopy practice
treating active duty and retired military
personnel stationed around the West Coast
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellow,
Class of 2015
docsteph@gmail.com
from HSS, Stephanie
WILLIAM LONG, MD
Spine Surgery Fellow, Class of 2015
billlong922@gmail.com
and Pacific. Brian is active in resident and
Bill Long, MD,
medical student education as an associate
graduated from
professor at Uniformed Services University
Drew University and
of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He and his
attended medical
wife, along with their children, Thomas and
school at Jefferson
Maggie, recently welcomed a third child,
Medical College. He
Elizabeth. The family enjoyed their time in
did his residency at
New York and proximity to their families
Yale University School of Medicine and
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was completed at Naval Medical Center
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Center, and it encompasses all aspects of
spinal pathology, including degenerative
is currently living in
Charlotte, North Carolina,
completed a spinal surgery fellowship at
Malliaris, MD, moved to
Denver, Colorado. She
joined a hand & upper
extremity group at
Denver Health Medical
Center. The majority of the practice is upper
extremity trauma and reconstruction, as
well as microvascular surgery and general
plastic & reconstructive surgery. Stephanie
lives in Denver with her husband, Ben
Stapleton, and their two boys, Ben, 3, and
Teddy, 2. They enjoy taking advantage of
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the excellent skiing in Colorado, Broncos
football, and the local proliferation of
microbreweries.
HSS ALUMNI ACTIVE
National Meetings
ANJALI O.
ROZARIO, MD
Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain
Medicine Fellow, Class of 2015
arozario8@gmail.com
“W” SOCIETY AT THE ANNUAL
AOSSM CONFERENCE
University prior to joining HSS as a
The 5th Annual “W” Society Meeting took
place at the Waldorf Astoria on July 10,
2015, during the AOSSM Annual Meeting
in Orlando, Florida. The educational
forum included an hour-long session on
shoulder/elbow with presentations from
Steven Brockmeir, MD, Edwin R. Cadet,
MD, and Xinning Li, MD. The second
hour consisted of knee/elbow case
presentations given by Lucas McDonald,
MD, Volker Musahl, MD, Durham Weeks,
MD, and Sabrina M. Strickland, MD.
Family and friends were invited at the
conclusion of the academic program to
enjoy a cocktail reception and reconnect
clinical fellow. During her time at HSS
with mentors and colleagues.
Anjali O. Rozario,
MD, received her
medical degree
from Albert Einstein
College of Medicine/
Yeshiva University
and completed
her internship at Montefiore Medical
Center, where she was awarded the title
of Robert Ackerman, MD, Intern of the
Year by her attendings. She completed
residency in Anesthesiology at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia
she pursued her interest in global
health, participating on a teaching
mission at the Hospital for Traumatology
and Orthopaedics in Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam, with her mentor Dr.
Swetha Pakala. She was the recipient
of the 2014–2015 HSS Attending
Anesthesiologists’ Award for Clinical
Excellence. Anjali currently practices
at White Plains Hospital in White Plains,
New York. Outside of work she enjoys
running, hiking, and travel to her home
state of Maine.
ACR/ARHP ANNUAL MEETING
More than 100 people attended the
Annual Alumni Reception at the American
College of Rheumatology/Association
of Rheumatology Health Professionals
Meeting in San Francisco on November
8, 2015. The event was hosted by Mary
(Peggy) K. Crow, MD, and provided a
welcome place to connect with colleagues
and families after a full day of scientific
programming focused on rheumatology,
health, education, and nursing.
Jay Lieberman, MD, John Callaghan, MD, Eduardo
Salvati, MD, Bill McCauley, MD, Douglas Padgett,
MD, Kevin Garvin, MD, and Paul Lachiewicz, MD, at
the Hip Society meeting in Sonoma.
ASA ANNUAL MEETING
On October 25, 2015, a reception was
hosted at the American Society of
Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting in
San Diego by the HSS Anesthesiology
Department. HSS Anesthesiology Fellow
alumni, HSS faculty and staff, and current
and incoming fellows gathered to enjoy
dinner and share news.
Several HSS alumni were faculty
participants during the meeting’s
scientific program, including Carrie
R. Guheen, MD, Stephen C. Haskins,
MD, Danielle B. Ludwin, MD, Daniel B.
Maalouf, MD, and Rana Movahedi, MD.
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The Caspary Estate:
a welcome retreat
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onated to the hospital
by the late Alfred
and Margaret M. Caspary,
the Caspary Estate
continues to be
a fixture and
treasured escape
for residents, fellows,
attending physicians,
management
staff and alumni.
Located at
Livingston Manor
in the heart of the Catskill
Mountains, this Normandystyle lodge and two smaller
houses, situated on five
acres, provides an ideal
respite from the hectic flow
and pace of Manhattan life.
The Caspary Estate in Livingston Manor, New York, has been a retreat for HSS residents, fellows, attending physicians,
management staff and alumni for many years.
Arielle and I love spending time at the Caspary, and we go as often as our schedules
allow. It’s like our home away from home. We enjoy every season at the Caspary and
have even spent a week relaxing up there with our families. It’s so special to the two
of us that I chose to propose to Arielle at the Caspary last March. Good news... she
said “yes!”
Available year-round, the
estate offers a swimming
pool and tennis courts for
use during the spring and
summer months as well as
cozy fireplaces for brisk
fall evenings and snowy
winter nights.
—Peter Derman, MD, MBA | Resident (PGY4)
The Caspary is such an incredible gift—
My family and I recently spent the
if Margaret and Alfred only knew all of
weekend at Caspary Estate and we
the experiences their home has pro-
were fortunate enough to bring both
vided! Over the years through training,
sets of grandparents to play and
it has served as a place for us to escape
visit with our young children. It was a
the city alone, build friendships with
weekend of good food, great company
residency and fellowship classmates,
and a lot of laughs—we switched off
take our children for the first time into
our phones and enjoyed the snow.
If interested in making a reservation,
a swimming pool, host our families for
Caspary brought our family together
please contact Colleen O’Shea, MPA,
Christmas, and celebrate graduation
and for that we are very grateful.
Caspary Administrator at osheac@
from residency.
—David T. Tarrity, MD | Orthopaedic
hss.edu or 212.606.1823.
—Samuel A. Taylor, MD | Resident 2013,
Fellow 2014
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Surgery Fellow, Class of 2016
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Class of 2013, directs telemedicine in orthopaedics at New York University. He reports that
his department uses iPads and Epic integrated
software to perform virtual rounds and postoperative follow-up visits. He is planning to establish a
patient portal for postoperative instructions.
Dwight S. Tyndall, MD, Spine Fellow, Class of 1997,
and now of Spine Care Specialists in Munster,
Indiana, finds many of his patients travel to see
him. He hopes that telemedicine websites like
myowndoctor.com can provide him with tools to
better serve these patients.
Nina Geatrakas, MD, Muscloskeletal Radiology
Fellow, Class of 2011, is an independent contractor
for a major teleradiology company. She lives on
Cape Cod and reads films from her home. At least
half the hospitals she provides services for are in
rural or underserved areas, often with just one or
two radiologists on staff. Dr. Geatrakas finds it very
satisfying to provide care to rural areas, where she
knows her fellowship-trained expertise is valued
by referring physicians.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Telemedicine has made great strides, but there
remain limitations in its application. The legal/
regulatory environment has not kept pace with
the technology. My practice on the north shore of
Long Island includes many patients who migrate
to Florida for the winter and who want continuing
care by their New York doctors. The technology to
accomplish this is readily available, but obtaining a Florida license to enable treatment of these
patients has been more challenging.
Clockwise, from top left: Peter Derman, MD, MBA, and
his fiancee Arielle Laurie; Scott Ellis, MD, enjoyed time
with his family at Caspary during Thanksgiving 2014.
From left: Lorena, Scott, Olivia and wife, Esther; the
Karnaugh family and friends enjoy cozy fireside time
during a winter stay; David Tarrity, MD, and his family
build a snowman; Samuel Taylor, MD, and his family.
residents who will use
the bench during their
retreats in this very
special place.
Memorial Bench in Honor of
ANDREW N.
SWANSON, MD
Special thanks to:
Peter D. Asnis, MD,
Adam R. Brodsky, MD,
Matthew D. Bush, MD,
Eric R. Chehab, MD,
State medical boards must adapt to this innovation. Accepting Federation Credentials Verification
Service (FCVS), standardized applications,
reciprocity, and universal licensure would help.
There is cause for hope, however: According to the
National Conference of State Legislatures, over
200 telemedicine bills were introduced in 42 states
in 2015. New York and Connecticut are two states
leading the way in 2016 with expanded patient
access to telemedicine. Other challenges remain,
since not all patients are comfortable with the
technology and not all insurers are willing to pay.
The Residency Class
together and his loss
Matthew E.
of 2005 has selected
is deeply felt. Many
Cunningham, MD,
a bench to be installed
recall treasured times
Matthew Hansen, MD,
TELEMEDICINE: HERE TO STAY
spent with Andrew at
Michael W. Madsen, MD,
Andrew N. Swanson,
Caspary. The bench is a
Jeffrey A. Pratt, MD,
MD, to be placed at the
small token to honor his
Patrick S. Sussman, MD,
estate in the spring.
life in a way meaningful
Erica Urquhart, MD, and
Andrew was the glue
to HSS, the Swanson
Kristen K. Warner, MD
that held his class
family, and for future
Despite obstacles, telemedicine is here to stay and
benefits the entire HSS community. For HSS itself,
this technology advances our core mission of patient care, research, and education. For our alumni,
it provides a vehicle of communication that continues their educational experience and extends
collaborations that began during their training.
in honor of classmate
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the shared
language of
LANA KANG, MD
Fellow 2005
SURGERY
The cheerful assistance of a spirited group of schoolgirls as I ascended a steep slope in a rain forest.
The warm welcome of Ghanian orthopaedic residents. And the soft-spoken gratitude of my patients.
T
hese are some of the many
a table, with each corner providing a seat
I was also touched by my colleagues at KATH.
memories I brought home with me
for a patient. All of the patients had serious
The residency teaching program fostered a
after a medical mission to Kumasi,
physical conditions, mostly trauma-related.
Socratic method that seems to be nearing
Many had genetic conditions, including
extinction here in the United States. When
severe Blount’s disease and tumors such
posed questions, the trainees were graceful
as neurofibromatosis and giant cell tumors.
in their responses, knowing that further
Unfortunately, small children frequently
discussion would follow whether or not their
presented with chronic extremity disabilities
answers were correct. The Chief Orthopaedic
resulting from burns sustained at home.
Residents were of the highest quality, with
Ghana, in October 2015.
It was not my first mission. I had visited
Ethiopia in 2012 and had a life-changing
experience performing surgery for the people
there. Yearning to do more, I reached out to
my teacher and mentor, Peter Tafton, MD,
who had piloted a collaboration between the
It impressed me to see that nothing in the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Ghanian healthcare system is taken for
and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
granted—not a single gauze dressing pack,
(KATH), the largest hospital in Kumasi and
not a single bottle of peroxide or saline, not
the major trauma center in the region. After
a single K-wire. Discussion of the surgery
a year of planning, I set out for Kumasi, the
cost was always frank and upfront. Ghanian
second largest city in Ghana and a three to
patients were bound by their dollar (cedi),
four hour drive from the capital, Accra.
which made them resilient. The surgeons
After an overnight in Accra, I arrived at KATH.
I teamed up with Kenneth Schiffman, MD,
from Chicago, KATH trauma surgeon Peter
Konadu, and two chief residents to operate
on a patient with bilateral upper extremity
fractures. It was an exhilarating introduction
to the kind of orthopaedic trauma and hand
surgery care needed at KATH.
My experiences each day showed me how
much our skills were valued in Kumasi, a
bustling community that overflowed into the
waiting areas of the hospital. The Ghanian
patients were gentle and grateful. They
would wait outside long before the clinic
opened. They would be called inside to a
common area within a single room, where
four physicians would sit on each side of
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providing their care were equally so.
the experience and knowledge we see
among our top HSS orthopaedic residents.
They were especially eager and quick to
provide music when I requested it during
our surgeries. One young Ghanian resident,
Johnny, was a huge fan of American music
from the 60s and 70s! These admirable
residents gave me such a warm welcome.
Their assistance and professionalism were
also demonstrated by Brenda, one of the
best OR nurses with whom I have ever
worked. I had to earn her respect the first
time we scrubbed together, and once I did,
she would not stop looking out for me.
When I wasn’t in the OR, I had an
opportunity to briefly explore Ghana, a
vibrantly colorful country. These colors
are unforgettably everywhere—the
clothing, the homes, the buildings, the
signs, the street vendors, and the foods.
Early during my stay in Kumasi, I had the
opportunity to travel to the rain forest,
where I welcomed the spontaneous
kindness of some schoolgirls who assisted
me when I struggled up a steep hill. We
travelled to historic slave castles that
represent a period of history that leaves
deep scars of profound sadness. From the
rooftop of a majestic castle, we viewed
the community of litter-laden streets and
rivers of water. Seeing this against the
beautiful surrounding ocean view was the
first of many sights that illustrate how the
tremendous poverty in Ghana contradicts
its richness in spirit, life, and family.
The Ghanians I’ve mentioned here, like
Johnny and Brenda, may sound like they
have American names, but each of them
also has a Ghanian name. My name is
Lana, but it is also Akua, which means
born on Wednesday. Kofi means born on
Friday. I bring this up to underscore how
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the cultural experiences I shared with
the beautiful people of Ghana have
enhanced my life.
Surgery is a shared language that I am
able to bring to other places across the
globe. Our expertise as orthopaedic
surgeons provides us with a profound
gift that enables me to care for patients,
make new friends, and forge special
connections all over the world.
Opposite page: The Therapy Department at Komfo Anokye Teaching
Hospital (KATH), where HSS hand
surgeon Lana Kang completed a
medical mission in October 2015. This
page, from top: Dr. Kang with Raphael
Quartey, MD, PhD, at the entrance to
the KATH Emergency Department; the
colors of Ghana are everywhere; Dr.
Kang with Osman Saani, MD; the KATH
main entrance; and a shrine on the
hospital campus (with a sword in the
ground as a symbol of unity) in honor
of the powerful and legendary priest,
Komfo Anokye.
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remembering
LEON M. ROOT, MD
A L EGACY OF CA R I NG
All who work or trained at Hospital for Special Surgery were saddened by
the passing of beloved colleague Leon Root, MD, in September 2015.
Dr. Root helped make HSS what it is
today with extraordinary contributions
to patient care, medical education and
musculoskeletal research. He changed
innumerable lives during a career that
spanned nearly five decades at HSS. He
was a Fellow in the Class of 1962, joined
the staff in 1967, and in 1970
became the hospital’s first
Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic
Surgery, creating the pediatric
service. Under his guidance,
the Pediatric Surgery
Department garnered national
and international acclaim
for its work. He expanded
the Hospital’s Cerebral Palsy
To date, the Leon Root, MD, Pediatric Outreach Program (POP) has reached nearly 28,000 children
through 372 school screenings and 110 orthopaedic clinics.
Clinic and was responsible
for opening the Osteogenesis
Imperfecta Clinic, the first of
movement data from patients to determine
its kind in New York City, to help children
program was named the Leon Root, MD,
with this rare and devastating condition.
Pediatric Outreach Program in his honor
the best course of treatment. In 2007, it
in 2008. Dr. Root also had a keen interest
was renamed the Leon Root, MD, Motion
Outreach Program (POP), which brings
in rehabilitation and after he stepped
Analysis Laboratory.
needed medical services to underserved
down in 1997 from his role as chief of the
communities in New York City. The program
service he continued to serve as medical
In 1987, Dr. Root founded the Pediatric
has provided screenings to nearly 28,000
director of Rehabilitation. He helped
children to date, and more than 4,000 have
develop HSS’s original motion analysis
been referred for medical treatment. The
laboratory to collect, analyze and interpret
Dr. Root seemed to enjoy teaching as much
as he loved taking care of patients. The
words of those who trained and worked
with him express our feelings of gratitude
and appreciation for an extraordinary man.
“I was inspired to emulate Dr. Root then and continue to be inspired by him every day. The variation and
complex nature of the orthopaedic conditions I saw during that time in medical school made me realize that
I would never become bored if I chose the subspecialty of pediatric orthopaedic surgery.”
—Daniel W. Green, MD, FACS, FAAP | Resident 1996
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
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“Dr. Root was an extraordinary man:
“I worked with Dr. Root very closely as a
“I knew I wanted to become an orthopaedic
clinician, teacher, and humanitarian.
surgeon with a specialty in pediatrics
I never knew an individual more intrinsically
when I was lucky enough to visit the
concerned about the health and welfare of
Hospital for Special Surgery and Dr. Leon
children than Dr. Root. While his godfather-
Root for a rotation while I was in medical
like reputation as a titan of pediatric
school. His compassion and gentle nature
orthopaedics made me nervous to meet
with patients and their families showed me
him initially, his warm smile, engulfing
how a surgeon ought to practice medicine.
handshake, and friendly demeanor made
Dr. Root was a man who was known most of
him as approachable as an old friend, and
all for the joy that he carried with him. His
his genuine concern for each child he
smile filled a room and seemed to be ever
fellow on the pediatric orthopaedic service
cared for was contagious. His sage advice
present. Working with him in the POP clinic
in 2012–2013. Dr. Root was always a beacon
when seeing patients in POP clinic and
was one of the most rewarding experiences
of light. His bedside manner is something
performing anatomic dissections in the
of the residency because it reminded
that I try to emulate in my practice today. I
Bioskills lab was invaluable to me, and
us why we all became physicians in the
respected the manner in which he was able
I could never thank him enough for his
first place. His love of kids and his love of
to connect with his patients. He will truly be
influence on my decision to become a
orthopaedics was an inspiration to every
missed and will never be forgotten.”
pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.”
resident he worked with and we were all
—Flo Edobor-Osula, MD, MPH | Fellow 2013
—Peter D. Fabricant, MD, MPH | Resident 2014
made better physicians because of it.”
—Benjamin McArthur, MD | Resident 2013
Assistant Professor
Sports Medicine Fellow
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston Children’s Hospital
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon in Hip
Division of Pediatrics
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
and Knee Reconstruction, Washington
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Hospital for Special Surgery (Summer 2016)
Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
“Dr. Root exemplified a great dedication
to teaching orthopaedics as well as in
caring for patients. From demonstrating
physical examination skills at POP clinic
to teaching approaches and techniques
in anatomy lab, he inspired an interest
in pediatric orthopaedics. Dr. Root
always demonstrated a patient, kind
and knowledgeable manner; one every
“Dr. Root served as an example of everything that is right in medicine:
a thoughtful approach to every disease or problem coupled with
genuine compassion for patients. And despite all of his successes and
all of the lives he touched and made better he remained humble. I will
take a piece of Dr. Root’s teachings with me throughout my practice.”
—Samuel A. Taylor, MD | Resident 2013, Fellow 2014
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery
orthopaedic surgeon should aspire to.”
—Lauren LaMont, MD | Resident 2014
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
Cook Children’s
At left: Dr. Root examining a young patient
during his 27-year tenure as Chief of Pediatric
Orthopaedics. At right: Dr. Root enjoying time with
children after participating in a school screening.
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in MEMORIAM
Jeremy J. Kaye, MD
HSS Staff
in Cromwell, Connecticut, with their
four beloved children, Andrew, Peter,
Christopher, and Camille.
Jeremy J. Kaye,
MD, a past
HSS attending
radiologist in the
Department of
Radiology and
Nuclear Medicine
at HSS passed
away on July 4,
2015, at the age of 75. In 1976 he left HSS
to take a position at Vanderbilt University
Medical Center. He returned to HSS in 1988
as director of the Department of Radiology.
In 1996, Dr. Kaye resigned and returned to
Vanderbilt University to serve as professor
and chairman of the Department of
Radiology at that institution.
served as the editor of its journal, Skeletal
Radiology, from 1994 to 2005. In 2010, he
was awarded with the society’s Founders
Medal, its highest honor.
Chair for the Outstanding Student. He
completed a general surgery internship
at Mount Sinai Hospital and went on
to complete his orthopaedic residency
training in 1992 at HSS. While at HSS,
his involvement in the care of the New
York Giants sparked his interest in sports
medicine. This love of sports medicine and
general orthopaedic medicine led him to
Dr. Moeckel could often be seen with his
children on the sidelines enthusiastically
cheering for the Wesleyan Cardinals. For
his support of the Wesleyan community,
he received the Cardinal Award in 2015. He
also authored numerous publications in
orthopaedic journals and books. A wellrespected member of the community,
Manor, New
York, graduated from Tufts University
and New York Medical College, and
completed an orthopaedic residency at
the Hospital for Joint Diseases, where
he served as Chief Resident. He then
completed an orthopaedic fellowship
in adult reconstruction at HSS. He was
an orthopaedic surgeon at White Plains
Hospital for over 30 years and served as
Chief of the Orthopaedic Institute and
President of the Medical and Dental staff.
Dr. Small was known as a uniquely kind,
caring and compassionate physician by
both patients and staff. He is survived by
his beloved wife of 39 years, Dr. Catherine
Butkus Small, whom he met at New York
Medical College, and his cherished children,
Dr. Jennifer Small-Saunders, Dr. Alyson
Small Helmandollar and William Robert
Small, a medical student at NYU.
Dr. Small will be forever remembered for
served as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at
his immense love of and pride in his family,
Middlesex Hospital. He was a founder of the
joy in his work helping others, kind heart,
Middlesex Center for Orthopaedic Surgery,
wry sense of humor, excellence in cooking,
Dr. Kaye is survived by his loving and
served on the Board of Directors of the
gardening and photography, and vast love
devoted wife of 50 years, Bernadette, and
Connecticut Orthopaedic Society, and was
of life.
their children, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen,
a member of the Middlesex County Medical
and their families.
Association and the Connecticut State
Bruce H. Moeckel, MD
Dr. Moeckel was
George E. Ehrlich, MD
Fellow, Class of 1961
a die-hard Red
Dr. George Ehrlich passed away in February
Sox fan and avid
2014. He was an internationally renowned
Bruce H. Moeckel, MD, passed away
golfer, and loved
rheumatologist active in executive roles
peacefully in October, surrounded by his
spending time
with the World Health Organization and the
loving family. Dr. Moeckel and his wife,
with his family.
International League of Associations for
Resident, Class of 1992
Carol Sabik Moeckel, made their home
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Dr. Small,
the Boston University School of Medicine
team orthopaedic surgeon.
a member of the society since 1975 and
accident.
Cum Laude. At graduation, he was awarded
authored or co-authored more than 70
International Skeletal Society. He had been
tragic biking
graduating as Salutatorian and Magna
years of service to Wesleyan University as
numerous committee appointments for the
in July after a
Boston University School of Medicine,
contributed nearly 30 book chapters,
served on the Board of Trustees and held
passed away
with a degree in chemistry. He attended
his community orthopaedic practice and 23
invited lectures. Dr. Kaye was president,
Small, MD,
Cum Laude from Boston College in 1981
authored or co-authored six textbooks,
15 years, participated in more than 110
Robert David
Massachusetts. He graduated Magna
Middletown, Connecticut, where he enjoyed
instructional courses and in just the last
Fellow, Class of 1983
Dr. Moeckel was raised in Deerfield,
During his 43-year career, Dr. Kaye
scientific papers, conducted almost 60
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Resident Class of 1984
Domenick J. Sisto, MD, ran the New York
City marathon for the seventh time this
past November with his daughter, Nikki,
who works alongside him as an orthopaedic
physician assistant.
Michael C. Moran, MD, practices at
Carle Foundation Hospital, a large hospital in
Champaign, Illinois, with a total joint practice.
His partners take care of the University of
Illinois sports teams. The medical staff is
entirely composed of hospital-employed physicians and therefore very efficient. Dr. Moran
is happily married with four kids. Kenneth J.
Kress, MD, survived a myocardial infarction
and is doing well. He joined a hospital system
that wanted to grow its total joint program
and finds it less stressful than his private
practice. Robert L. Buly, MD, was made
Chief of the HSS Hip Preservation Service in
April of last year. He still finds time to produce
Super Tuscan wine and olive oil in Tuscany.
Scott G. Kantor, MD, just completed four
years in Medical Staff leadership as Vice Chief
and then Chief of Staff at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He also served
as a trustee for the hospital from 2013 to
2015. Dr. Kantor’s oldest son is in his second
year of medical school and is contemplating a career in orthopaedic surgery, and his
younger son just moved to Austin, Texas. Dr.
Kantor and Liz are married, living in Carmel,
California. Steven B. Haas, MD, and Michael
J. Maynard, MD, remain at HSS and continue
to thrive with their successful practices.
David M. Kalainov, MD, is 18 years and
counting at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
in Chicago in hand and upper extremity
surgery and an Associate Professor of Clinical
Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kalainov is navigating along with his five practice partners
the challenges of morphing from a private
business model to a multi-specialty group,
hospital-owned business model.
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Alison F. Kitay, MD, is the Chief of Hand Surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
and is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic
Surgery at Georgetown University. She has
also been named the Treasurer and Secretary
of the DC Hand Society. Benjamin McArthur,
MD, is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon in
Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Washington
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He was
and Joint Institute of Penn State Hershey
College of Medicine. Venu Nemani, MD,
PhD, is currently doing a fellowship in adult
and pediatric spine surgery at Washington
University in St. Louis, Missouri. He and his
wife, Jessica, spend their free time keeping
up with their two kids, Oliver (2) and Scarlett
(4 months). He will join Raleigh Orthopaedics
this summer.
asked to join the faculty of the annual AAOS
Fellow Class of 2013
Fundamentals of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Richard Kang, MD, MS, is currently practic-
for Orthopaedic Residents course in Balti-
ing at the University of Chicago, specializing
more, Maryland. Dr. McArthur is collaborating
in sports medicine surgery. In addition to
with Johns Hopkins University Department
general sports medicine, he also serves as
of Applied Physics in the development of a
the Director of the Hip Preservation Section
system for computer navigation-assisted
at University of Chicago’s Department of
periacetabular Osteotomy. Major Marschall
Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kang has an affilia-
Berkes, MD, was deployed to Niger in support
tion with the Shriners Hospitals for Children,
of U.S. Army Special Forces as part of Opera-
where he addresses pediatric sports injuries.
tion Juniper Shield. He is presently assigned
Additionally, he serves as a team physician
to the U.S. Air Force Mobile Forward Surgical
for several high schools and a local college
Team, based out of Landstuhl, Germany. Dr.
and recently became board certified by the
Berkes and his wife, Megan, are expecting
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
their second child in February. Milton T.M.
Dr. Kang and his wife, Audrey, currently reside
Little, MD, is an orthopaedic traumatologist
in downtown Chicago and hope to survive the
at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Chicago winter.
He was recently named to the AOTrauma
North America orthopaedic faculty. Moira
M. McCarthy, MD, is an Assistant Attending
and Fellow Class of 2012
Orthopaedic Surgeon at HSS, specializing in
Xinning Li, MD, and Anna N. Miller, MD,
sports medicine. Samuel A. Taylor, MD, is
were selected for the 2015 American Ortho-
also an Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Sur-
paedic Association North American Traveling
geon at HSS, with a specialty in sports medi-
Fellowship. They had a great time traveling
cine. He currently serves as an Assistant Team
through the midwestern United States and
Physician for the New York Giants and Team
Canada this past fall. Through this once-in-a-
Physician for the Fire Department of New York
lifetime experience, they received fascinating
(FDNY) semi-professional football team. Dr.
leadership advice, learned how programs and
Taylor and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their
hospitals are run and had the opportunity to
second daughter, Isabella, in May 2015.
meet many spectacular people.
Matthew Garner, MD, is currently com-
Fellow Classes of 2012 and 2015
Swetha Pakala, MD (2012), traveled to
pleting a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma
Uganda and India in September and October
at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle,
of 2015 on humanitarian/teaching missions,
Washington. He and his wife, Marina, are
along with Lee Rasamny, MD (2015), on
looking forward to returning to Pennsylvania
the first official “HSS Anesthesiology Global
where he has accepted a position at the Bone
Outreach.”
Awards Accolades
RESIDENTS
THOMAS P. SCULCO, MD (1974),
was made an honorary member of the
Hellenic Orthopaedic Society and named
Health Professional of the Year by the
Arthritis Foundation.
DOUGLAS E. PADGETT, MD (1989), was
named to the Presidential Line of the Hip
Society assuming the Presidency in 2018, following in the footsteps of other HSS alumni:
Philip D. Wilson Jr, MD, Eduardo Salvati, MD,
John Callaghan, MD, Chitranjan Ranawat,
MD, Paul Lachiewicz, MD, and Kevin Garvin,
MD. Dr. Padgett has also been named to the
board of the American Joint Replacement
Registry for a three-year term as member at
large. The AJRR is the national joint registry
of the United States.
SCOTT W. WOLFE, MD (1989), served
as President of the New York Society for
Surgery of the Hand, Chair of the PreCourse Distal Radius Fractures, ASSH
Annual Meeting and Editor-in-Chief, Green’s
Operative Hand Surgery, 7th Ed.
BRIAN J. BEAR, MD (1996), was elected
Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Hand
Surgery and Best Doctors in America.
ADAM SHAFRITZ, MD (2000), received the
AAOS Achievement Award in the spring of 2015.
FELLOWS
MICHAEL G. RYAN, MD (2000), was
selected as Physician of the Year at
Palomar Hospital in San Diego as well as
voted Chairman Elect of the Orthopaedic
Department at Palomar Hospital. Palomar
Hospital is one of the largest and newest
hospital constructions in the United
States (a $956 million construction). The
department Dr. Ryan will eventually chair
has 82 members and includes orthopaedic
surgeons, podiatrists and physical medicine
rehab physicians. Dr. Ryan has always relied
on his HSS experience to help him in the
operating room and will now rely on it again
to help lead a large orthopaedic department.
ANDREA BALDINI, MD (2004), an attending
orthopaedic surgeon in the Adult Hip and
Knee Reconstruction Unit at IFCA Institute,
Florence, Italy, was elected Institute
Director. Dr. Baldini was also elected 2nd Vice
President of the European Knee Society.
CARRIE GUHEEN, MD (2011), is currently
serving as Faculty Advisor to the American
Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain
Medicine’s Residency Group–Regional
Anesthesia Division.
STEPHEN HASKINS, MD (2013), was
chosen as “Teacher of the Year” by the 2015
Graduating Anesthesiology Residents at
Weill Cornell Medical College.
GUILHERME HOLCK, MD (2013), is now
Anesthesiologist-in-Chief at Hospitalys
Ortopedia in Rio de Janeiro, an HSSpartnered institution.
JENNIFER CHARLES, MD (2016),
accompanied Kethy M. Jules-Elysee, MD, on
a humanitarian mission to Haiti in December.
They provided anesthesia for several
adult and pediatric patients undergoing
orthopaedic procedures.
RESIDENT & FELLOW
GEOFFREY H. WESTRICH, MD (1995, 1996),
is the current President of the Eastern
Orthopaedic Association and will preside
over the upcoming Annual Meeting in New
Orleans.
BRYAN T. KELLY, MD (2001, 2003), was
recently promoted to Attending Orthopaedic
Surgeon and Professor of Orthopaedic
Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
SCOTT J. ELLIS, MD (2007, 2008), was
promoted to Associate Professor at Weill
Philip J. Wagner, MD, taught as a Visiting Professor at
two institutions in Israel in December.
Dr. Jones received the Clinical Research Award at the
International Cartilage Repair Society World Congress.
Cornell Medical College and was elected to
the Board of the AOFAS. Dr. Ellis finished
his term as head of the Young Physicians
Committee of the AOFAS and ran the YPC
forum for the AOFAS Annual Meeting in 2015.
KRISTOFER J. JONES, MD (2012, 2013),
received the Clinical Research Award at the
International Cartilage Repair Society World
Congress in Chicago. Dr. Jones recently
welcomed his first child, Owen Thomas Jones.
HSS STAFF
ADELE L. BOSKEY, PHD, was the recipient
of the Lawrence G. Raisz Award from the
American Society for Bone and Mineral
Research (ASBMR) presented in Seattle in
October 2015. The award is given annually in
recognition of an individual having a record
of outstanding achievements in preclinical
translational research (cellular or in animals)
in the bone and mineral field.
PHILIP J. WAGNER, MD, spent 10 days
in Israel as a Visiting Professor at Assaf
Harofeh Medical Center and Ichilov Medical
Center, both in Tel Aviv, Israel, in December
2015. Dr. Wagner gave daily grand rounds
to surgeons, anesthesia attendings, and
anesthesia fellows/residents, and taught
and demonstrated techniques in the
operating rooms. Teaching topics included
early recovery after surgery protocols,
acute postoperative pain management,
perioperative evaluation of the patient for
orthopaedic surgery, and anticoagulation
protocols for anesthetic management.
DAVID Y. WANG, MD, was chosen as the
recipient of the 2015 Wholeness of Life
Award presented by HSS and the HealthCare
Chaplaincy Network.
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SPOTLIGHT ON HSS eACADEMY
EARN CME/CEU CREDIT ONLINE!
Over 40 Annual Alumni Meeting Modules
Now Available!
Modules from the 97th Annual Alumni Meeting
are releasing on a rolling schedule. Please log
on to HSS eAcademy® by using your preferred
email address and enter the keyword “Alumni
2015” in the “Search Courses” box. Then, sort by
descending release date to list the most recently
released activities. If you need assistance contact
Colleen O’Shea, MPA, at osheac@hss.edu.
Topics recently launched include:
• Preemptive Learning: A Multi-Modality
Approach to Surgical Training
• Solo Practice in a Confederated Model*
• Surgical X-Games: Can You Make the Cut?
*Not accredited
• Debate: Lower Extremity Epiphysiodesis:
Screws versus Drill
• What’s New in Minimally Invasive
Spine Surgery?*
• Debate: All Epiphyseal ACL vs. ExtraEpiphyseal ITB Technique*
Check these out and return for additional
launches!
HSS Journal® online CME activities, including:
• Comorbid Profile Rather Than Age
Determines Hip Fracture Mortality in a
Nonagenarian Population
• Low Vitamin D Levels in Children with
Fractures: A Comparative Cohort Study
www.hss.edu/eAcademy
Medical Staff Conference
Guest Speaker Sessions
Lectures are now available for exclusive alumni
viewing by logging into HSS eAcademy® and
searching keyword “MedStaff.”
Current offerings include:
• General Stanley McChrystal: Organizational
Leadership Applications
• Gerald Hickson, MD: Addressing Behaviors
that Undermine a Culture of Safety,
Reliability, and Accountability
• Michael E. Chernew, PhD: Who Will Control
Medicine?
• Steven Udvarhelyi, MD: Value in a Rapidly
Changing Healthcare Environment
• Javad Parvizi, MD: Orthopaedic Infections:
What Lies on the Horizon?
EDUCATION PROGRAM CALENDAR
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
and medical students may also benefit from
this activity.
HSS offers CME programs throughout the
year. All onsite courses below will be held
in New York City unless otherwise noted.
Register online at www.hss.edu/cme.
Questions? Email professionaleducation@
hss.edu or call 212.606.1057.
Basic Focus Assessed Transthoracic
Echocardiography (FATE)
Don’t forget about this benefit for
dues-paying alumni! Take 50 percent
off the registration fee for upcoming
Professional Education Programs.
Target audience: Anesthesiologists,
iatry and neurology, including HSS alumni and
current residents, fellows and medical staff
10th Annual HSS Sports Medicine
Symposium
April 8–9, 2016
Target audience: Physical therapists,
physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers,
strength and conditioning professionals,
physician assistants, orthopaedists, sports
medicine physicians, physiatrists, and
* Not accredited
primary care physicians. Residents, fellows
April 16, 2016
emergency medicine professionals, internists
and critical care physicians
Note: This course includes a mandatory preconference e-learning module that must be
completed prior to attending the course. Further
instructions will be provided upon registration.
98th Annual Alumni Meeting
November 3–5, 2016
Target audience: Physicians and scientists
working in the specialties of orthopaedics,
rheumatology, radiology, anesthesiology, phys-
28th Annual Holiday Knee and Hip Course
December 1–3, 2016
Target audience: Orthopaedic surgeons.
Physician assistants, residents, fellows, and
medical students may benefit from attending
this activity.
Location: The Grand Hyatt Hotel, 109 East
42nd Street, New York City
Live streaming webcast available
during this course!
Hospital for Special Surgery holds Accreditation with Commendation, the highest level of recognition offered by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education (ACCME).

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