Journal Of Hand Surgery

70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons and Specialists

The following hip specialists were selected for this list based on the awards they received from major orthopedic organizations, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications and positions of service held at hospitals and practices. The surgeons are listed in alphabetical order by last name. All surgeons placed on the list have undergone substantial review from our editorial staff and orthopedic physician leaders. Surgeons do not pay and cannot pay to be selected as an outstanding hip specialist. This list is not an endorsement of any individual's or organization's clinical abilities. Michael M. Alexiades, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Alexiades has a professional interest in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery. He was one of the early adopters of the Mini Anterior technique in hip replacement surgery and helped develop hip and knee implant instrumentation, including the Biomet Vision Hip System. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Alexiades is the chief surgeon for the NY State Troopers Association and chairman of the NYPD Article II Medical Board. His research includes studying total hip arthroplasty and chronic hip dislocation. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Alexiades earned his medical degree at Cornell University Medical College and completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital, both in New York City. His additional training includes a fellowship in comprehensive arthritis at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Wael Barsoum, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Barsoum is the vice chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He has a professional interest in minimally invasive hip and knee surgery as well as primary and revision joint replacements. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Barsoum has participated in several studies regarding hip surgery. He has served as the principal investigator for the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Acetabular Revision Cup using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry and for the Tissuelink study on the efficacy of radiofrequency cautery during total hip arthroplasty. He was a designer of the Exactech Novation Hip Replacement System and the Stryker Unicompartmental Knee Replacement System, among others. Dr. Barsoum is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. His additional training includes a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. Robert L. Barrack, MD (Center for Advanced Medicine, St. Louis).