Here are 10 spine surgeons and specialists who serve as editors and leaders of professional orthopedic and spine journals.
Christopher M. Bono, MD (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston). Dr. Bono is a deputy editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and deputy editor of orthopedic surgery of The Spine Journal. He also serves as the chief of spine service at Brigham and Women's Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He has a professional interest in treating spinal stenosis, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis and spinal fractures. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bono focuses on research and has authored several publications in journals such as Spine. Dr. Bono holds leadership positions with the North American Spine Society and SAS-International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. Dr. Bono earned his medical degree at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of California in San Francisco.
Eugene Carragee, MD (Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, Calif.). Dr. Carragee is the editor-in-chief of The Spine Journal, which is affiliated with the North American Spine Society. At Stanford University Medical Center, Dr. Carragee serves as chief of spine surgery, director of the Orthopaedic and Spine Center at Stanford and director of medical student education. He also serves as a spine consultant for Stanford's athletic teams. During his career, Dr. Carragee has had experience providing medical care to U.S. servicemen and women, earning him several recognitions from the Army. His clinical research has earned him several recognitions, including the Leon Wiltse Award from NASS. During his career, Dr. Carragee has served on the Low Back Pain Guidelines Panel and the VA Neck Pain and Back Pain Guidelines Panel. Dr. Carragee earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of Hong Kong in China.
Michael G. Fehlings, MD (University of Toronto, Canada). Dr. Fehlings is the special topics editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine and holds editorial responsibilities for Spine, Neurosurgery and Journal of Neurotrauma. He holds several positions with the University of Toronto, including research director of the neurosurgery division. He is the Krembil Chair of Neural Repair and Regeneration as well as director of the Spinal Cord Clinic and head of the spine program at the University Health Network. During his career, Dr. Fehlings received several research and investigational grants. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. He also spends time volunteering for Think First, a charitable organization dedicated to preventing adolescent spinal cord injury. Dr. Fehlings earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto and completed a combined residency at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. His additional training includes a research fellowship at New York University Medical Center.
Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD (William Beaumont Orthopaedic Center, Royal Oak, Mich.). Dr. Fischgrund is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves as a physician and medical student instructor at William Beaumont Hospital. During his career, he has served as a lead researcher on bone morphogenic protein and cervical disc replacement studies. He has authored several professional articles and textbook chapters about spine surgery and lectured on spinal trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Fischgrund is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Spine Study Group. Dr. Fischgrund earned his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His additional training includes a spine fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital.
James S. Harrop, MD (Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia). Dr. Harrop is a co-editor of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Congress Quarterly. He is the director of the division of spine and peripheral nerve disorders and an associate professor at Jefferson Medical College. He has a professional interest in spinal cord injury, spinal trauma, spinal oncology and complex spine procedures. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Harrop has focused on research and authored several articles published in professional spine journals. He has also given lectures on spinal conditions and procedures across the country. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Cervical Research Society and Congress of Neurosurgeons, where he serves on the board of directors. Dr. Harrop earned his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a combined neurological and orthopedic spine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Vincent C. Traynelis, MD (Rush University Medical Center, Chicago). Dr. Traynelis is the chairman of the spine editorial board of the Journal of Neurosurgery. At Rush, Dr. Traynelis is the director of the neurosurgery spine service and vice chairperson and professor in the department of neurosurgery. He has a professional interest in complex spine surgery, spinal arthroplasty, spinal deformity, spinal cord tumors and minimally invasive spine surgery. During his career, Dr. Traynelis has served as president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Cervical Spine Research Society. During his career, Dr. Traynelis has also focused on researching topics such as cervical spine surgery, spinal infection, operative monitoring and biomechanics. He has received National Institutes of Health and U.S. Army grants to complete his research. Dr. Traynelis earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, where he also completed his residency in neurosurgery.
Eeric Truumees, MD (Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center, Austin, Texas). Dr. Truumees is the medical editor of SpineLine, a journal of the North American Spine Society. In addition to practicing at Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center, Dr. Truumees has served as clinical director for the Harold W. Gehring Center for Biomechanical Research and Implant Retrieval at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. During his career, Dr. Truumees has served as site principle investigator for clinical research on KAVIAR, comparing kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. Additional studies include examination of osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures and the use of OP-1 in spinal fusion for degenerative spondylolisthesis. Dr. Truumees is a member of the North American Spine Society, Cervical Research Society and Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. Dr. Truumees earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at William Beaumont Hospital.
James N. Weinstein, DO (Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H.). Dr. Weinstein is the editor-in-chief of Spine. He also serves as the president and CEO of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System and has experience as director of the Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth. During his career, he founded the Spine Center at DHMC and the country's first Center for Shared Decision Making. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as a principle investigator for the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial and authored more than 200 professional articles. He also developed the primary classification system for treating spine tumors. Dr. Weinstein has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. He earned his DO from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hansen Yuan, MD (SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y.). Dr. Yuan is the editor-in-chief of the SAS Journal and a member of the SpineUniverse editorial board. He currently serves as a professor of orthopedic and neurological surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University and is a member of several professional societies, including North American Spine Society, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine and Scoliosis Research Society. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Yuan focuses on research. He has authored several articles in peer-review journals on topics associated with degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, bone healing and bone substitute. Before joining SUNY, Dr. Yuan served in the U.S. Army for six years and has been a Presidential Guest to the Republic of China speaking on orthopedic surgery multiple times. Dr. Yuan earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at SUNY. His additional training includes a fellowship under Leon Wiltse, MD.
Thomas A. Zdeblick, MD (University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison). Dr. Zdeblick is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques and serves on the editorial board of several other professional journals. He is currently a professor and chairman of the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin, director of the spine fellowship and director of the University of Wisconsin Spine Center. He has a professional interest in treating patients with spinal trauma, cervical deformity and spinal tumors. During his career, he designed the Z-plate anterior thoracolumbar spinal fixation system and the Novus interbody lordotic fusion cage. Dr. Zdeblick earned his medical degree at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston and completed his residency and microsurgery research fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. His additional training includes a spine fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
If you would like to recommend a spine surgeon leader or practice to highlight in future weekly lists, please e-mail Laura at laura@beckersasc.com.
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Christopher M. Bono, MD (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston). Dr. Bono is a deputy editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and deputy editor of orthopedic surgery of The Spine Journal. He also serves as the chief of spine service at Brigham and Women's Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He has a professional interest in treating spinal stenosis, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis and spinal fractures. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Bono focuses on research and has authored several publications in journals such as Spine. Dr. Bono holds leadership positions with the North American Spine Society and SAS-International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. Dr. Bono earned his medical degree at State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of California in San Francisco.
Eugene Carragee, MD (Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, Calif.). Dr. Carragee is the editor-in-chief of The Spine Journal, which is affiliated with the North American Spine Society. At Stanford University Medical Center, Dr. Carragee serves as chief of spine surgery, director of the Orthopaedic and Spine Center at Stanford and director of medical student education. He also serves as a spine consultant for Stanford's athletic teams. During his career, Dr. Carragee has had experience providing medical care to U.S. servicemen and women, earning him several recognitions from the Army. His clinical research has earned him several recognitions, including the Leon Wiltse Award from NASS. During his career, Dr. Carragee has served on the Low Back Pain Guidelines Panel and the VA Neck Pain and Back Pain Guidelines Panel. Dr. Carragee earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of Hong Kong in China.
Michael G. Fehlings, MD (University of Toronto, Canada). Dr. Fehlings is the special topics editor of the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine and holds editorial responsibilities for Spine, Neurosurgery and Journal of Neurotrauma. He holds several positions with the University of Toronto, including research director of the neurosurgery division. He is the Krembil Chair of Neural Repair and Regeneration as well as director of the Spinal Cord Clinic and head of the spine program at the University Health Network. During his career, Dr. Fehlings received several research and investigational grants. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. He also spends time volunteering for Think First, a charitable organization dedicated to preventing adolescent spinal cord injury. Dr. Fehlings earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto and completed a combined residency at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto. His additional training includes a research fellowship at New York University Medical Center.
Jeffrey S. Fischgrund, MD (William Beaumont Orthopaedic Center, Royal Oak, Mich.). Dr. Fischgrund is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves as a physician and medical student instructor at William Beaumont Hospital. During his career, he has served as a lead researcher on bone morphogenic protein and cervical disc replacement studies. He has authored several professional articles and textbook chapters about spine surgery and lectured on spinal trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Fischgrund is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Spine Study Group. Dr. Fischgrund earned his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His additional training includes a spine fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital.
James S. Harrop, MD (Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia). Dr. Harrop is a co-editor of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons' Congress Quarterly. He is the director of the division of spine and peripheral nerve disorders and an associate professor at Jefferson Medical College. He has a professional interest in spinal cord injury, spinal trauma, spinal oncology and complex spine procedures. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Harrop has focused on research and authored several articles published in professional spine journals. He has also given lectures on spinal conditions and procedures across the country. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Cervical Research Society and Congress of Neurosurgeons, where he serves on the board of directors. Dr. Harrop earned his medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a combined neurological and orthopedic spine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Vincent C. Traynelis, MD (Rush University Medical Center, Chicago). Dr. Traynelis is the chairman of the spine editorial board of the Journal of Neurosurgery. At Rush, Dr. Traynelis is the director of the neurosurgery spine service and vice chairperson and professor in the department of neurosurgery. He has a professional interest in complex spine surgery, spinal arthroplasty, spinal deformity, spinal cord tumors and minimally invasive spine surgery. During his career, Dr. Traynelis has served as president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Cervical Spine Research Society. During his career, Dr. Traynelis has also focused on researching topics such as cervical spine surgery, spinal infection, operative monitoring and biomechanics. He has received National Institutes of Health and U.S. Army grants to complete his research. Dr. Traynelis earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, where he also completed his residency in neurosurgery.
Eeric Truumees, MD (Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center, Austin, Texas). Dr. Truumees is the medical editor of SpineLine, a journal of the North American Spine Society. In addition to practicing at Seton Spine and Scoliosis Center, Dr. Truumees has served as clinical director for the Harold W. Gehring Center for Biomechanical Research and Implant Retrieval at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. During his career, Dr. Truumees has served as site principle investigator for clinical research on KAVIAR, comparing kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. Additional studies include examination of osteoporotic vertebral body compression fractures and the use of OP-1 in spinal fusion for degenerative spondylolisthesis. Dr. Truumees is a member of the North American Spine Society, Cervical Research Society and Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. Dr. Truumees earned his medical degree at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at William Beaumont Hospital.
James N. Weinstein, DO (Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H.). Dr. Weinstein is the editor-in-chief of Spine. He also serves as the president and CEO of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System and has experience as director of the Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth. During his career, he founded the Spine Center at DHMC and the country's first Center for Shared Decision Making. In addition to his clinical practice, he has served as a principle investigator for the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial and authored more than 200 professional articles. He also developed the primary classification system for treating spine tumors. Dr. Weinstein has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine. He earned his DO from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hansen Yuan, MD (SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y.). Dr. Yuan is the editor-in-chief of the SAS Journal and a member of the SpineUniverse editorial board. He currently serves as a professor of orthopedic and neurological surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University and is a member of several professional societies, including North American Spine Society, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine and Scoliosis Research Society. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Yuan focuses on research. He has authored several articles in peer-review journals on topics associated with degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, bone healing and bone substitute. Before joining SUNY, Dr. Yuan served in the U.S. Army for six years and has been a Presidential Guest to the Republic of China speaking on orthopedic surgery multiple times. Dr. Yuan earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at SUNY. His additional training includes a fellowship under Leon Wiltse, MD.
Thomas A. Zdeblick, MD (University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison). Dr. Zdeblick is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques and serves on the editorial board of several other professional journals. He is currently a professor and chairman of the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin, director of the spine fellowship and director of the University of Wisconsin Spine Center. He has a professional interest in treating patients with spinal trauma, cervical deformity and spinal tumors. During his career, he designed the Z-plate anterior thoracolumbar spinal fixation system and the Novus interbody lordotic fusion cage. Dr. Zdeblick earned his medical degree at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston and completed his residency and microsurgery research fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. His additional training includes a spine fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
If you would like to recommend a spine surgeon leader or practice to highlight in future weekly lists, please e-mail Laura at laura@beckersasc.com.
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