Purnendu Gupta, MD (Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital). Dr. Gupta is medical director at Chicago Spine Center at Weiss and associate professor of surgery at the University of Chicago, where he also serves as director of the spine center. He also practices at the Center for Advanced Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital based in Chicago. Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and completed an internship and residency there. He also completed a fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Gupta lectures on spinal disorders and injuries at national and international scientific meetings and is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He is the author of many book chapters on spine-related topics, and serves on the editorial board for several medical journals, including The Spine Journal and Clinical Biomechanics. Dr. Gupta also volunteers with international outreach programs. Neel Anand, MD (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles). Dr. Anand is the director of orthopedic surgery at Cedars Sinai Institute for Spinal Disorders in Los Angeles. He previously served as the director of minimally invasive spinal surgery and spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai. He has a professional interest in treating spinal curvature in adults and was among the first surgeons to perform a combination of three minimally invasive procedureto correct adult lumbar degenerative scoliosis. During his career, Dr. Anand has been a founding member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Society for Lateral Access Surgery. He is the national director of ONE Spine Society and a member of the Society of Nucleus Arthroplasty. Dr. Anand earned his medical degree from the University of Bombay, T.N. Medical College in India and completed his residencies in orthopedic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y., and Texas Back Institute in Plano. Vincent Arlet, MD (Penn Comprehensive Spine Center, Philadelphia). Dr. Arlet is a spine surgeon and professor at Penn Comprehensive Spine Center and has a professional interest in treating scoliosis. He is also the creator of the online scoliosis database Scolisoft, which can be used to monitor and predict outcomes of scoliosis surgery. Dr. Arlet's professional interests include spinal deformity surgery, congenital malformation and minimally invasive solutions for spine surgery. During his career, Dr. Arlet has served patients in several countries, including underprivileged populations in Trinadad and Tobago. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Arlet serves as the editor of the European Spine Journal. Dr. Arlet earned his medical degree from Medical School Paris V University and completed his residency at France University of Paris. He has previously served as the director of the spine fellowship program at McGill University in Quebec, Canada.
Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Boachie-Adjei is the chief of the scoliosis service at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also serves as a professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornel Medical College and an attending orthopedic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, both in New York City. During his career, Dr. Boachie-Adjei has conducted research in spine surgery and invented devices used during spine surgery. His current research involves genetic mapping studies of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. He started the Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine to provide orthopedic care to underserved populations. He has been awarded the Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Science and Peace Gold Medal from Albert Schweitzer International University in Switzerland for his humanitarian work in West Africa. He has served as the president of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Boachie-Adjei earned his medical degree at Columbia University in New York City and completed a fellowship at Twin Cities Scoliosis Center and the Minnesota Spine Center. John T. Braun, MD (Spine Institute of New England, South Burlington, Vt.). Dr. Braun practices at the Spine Institute of New England Orthopedic Specialty Center and serves as an associate professor at the University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in Burlington. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City and completed a John H. Moe Fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Braun also completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and a general surgery internship at The New York Hospital of Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Braun is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He has earned numerous awards and honors for excellence and research, and he has published book chapters and journal submissions. Christopher J. DeWald, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. DeWald is a spine surgeon with a professional interest in treating scoliosis and performing adult spinal reconstruction. He has served as the chief of the section of spinal surgery/scoliosis at the Hospital of Cook County in Chicago and is a physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Dr. DeWald's current interests include fusionless scoliosis surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. DeWald has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Spinal Disorders and the editorial advisory board of the Spine Journal. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed his residency at the University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. He also completed a research and spine surgery fellowship in Chicago and additional fellowships at the University of Hidelberg in Germany, Institut Calot in France and Hokkaido University School of Medicine in Japan. John R. Dimar, II, MD (Norton Leatherman Spine Care, Louisville, Ky.). Dr. Dimar is an orthopedic surgeon at Norton Leatherman Spine Care and Norton Spine Care. He is also a clinical professor with the department of orthopedic surgery, chief pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville and director of resident basic science education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Dimar received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He completed a residency in orthopedics at the Lutheran Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Program in Fort Wayne, Ind. Dr. Dimar also completed a chief resident internship with the Leatherman Spine Center. He then served in the United States Air Force at the Regional Hospital in Minot, N.D., where he was chief of surgery and assistant chief of hospital services. Dr. Dimar is a member of the North American Spine Society and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a director at large on the board of directors for the Scoliosis Research Society. Thomas Errico, MD (New York University Hospital for Joint Disease, New York City). Dr. Errico is the chief of the division of spine surgery at the New York University Hospital for Joint Disease and has a professional interest in treating pediatric and adult scoliosis and spinal deformity. Dr. Errico is past president of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery and a past president of the North American Spine Society. He has served board of directors for the World Spine Society. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Errico conducts research and has participated in the development of spinal implants, such as Stryker's Cervicore cervical total disc replacement. Dr. Errico earned his medical degree at the New Jersey College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery in Toronto.
Steven D. Glassman, MD (Norton Leatherman Spine Center, Louisville, Ky.). Dr. Glassman is a spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center and professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Louisville, where his work focuses on patient-based outcomes and cost effectiveness for spine surgery. In addition to writing about scoliosis treatment, he also focuses on the role of biologics in spinal fusion. Dr. Glassman is the vice president of the Scoliosis Research Society and has held leadership positions for the North American Spine Society. He earned his medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City and completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia University. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery at the Leatherman Spine Canter. Purnendu Gupta, MD (Chicago Center for Orthopedics at Weiss Memorial Hospital). Dr. Gupta is medical director at Chicago Spine Center at Weiss and associate professor of surgery at the University of Chicago, where he also serves as director of the spine center. He also practices at the Center for Advanced Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital based in Chicago. Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and completed an internship and residency there. He also completed a fellowship at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Gupta lectures on spinal disorders and injuries at national and international scientific meetings and is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He is the author of many book chapters on spine-related topics, and serves on the editorial board for several medical journals, including The Spine Journal and Clinical Biomechanics. Dr. Gupta also volunteers with international outreach programs. Kamal N. Ibrahim, MD (M&M Orthopaedics, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.). Dr. Ibrahim is a clinical professor of orthopedics at Loyola University in Chicago and serves as president-elect of the Scoliosis Research Society. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society and the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery & Traumatology. During his career, Dr. Ibrahim has led the AAOS program to educate healthcare providers in Africa about orthopedic care and treatment. He has a professional interest in treating scoliosis and spine deformities and hip conditions in children and he regularly speaks on his research in these subjects. Dr. Ibrahim earned his medical degree at Cairo University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedics at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the United Kingdom, McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He also completed fellowships in orthopedics at Toronto University Hospitals and pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery at Alfred I. dupont Institute in Delaware. Lawrence Lenke, MD (Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis). Dr. Lenke is the co-chief of adult and pediatric spinal, scoliosis and reconstructive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and the director of spinal surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children, both in St. Louis. He has a professional interest in treating complex spinal disorders, scoliosis and spinal trauma. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lenke serves as a spinal consultant to the St. Louis Rams, St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals. His research interests include lumbar and thoracic scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and fusion surgery. He has published his research in several professional journals and is past president of the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Lenke earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and completed his residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in pediatric and adult spinal surgery at Washington University. Richard E. McCarthy, MD (Arkansas Spine Center, Little Rock). Dr. McCarthy is co-founder of the Arkansas Spine Center and past president of the Scoliosis Research Society. He has a professional interest in spinal disorders for both pediatric and adult patients. During his career, he has been involved in organizing scoliosis training programs for school nurse screeners, pediatricians and family practitioners around the state. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. McCarthy has authored several publications and given scientific presentations on spine-related topics. He earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in Brooklyn, N.Y., and completed the Harvard Combined Residency Program. His additional training includes a fellowship in spine surgery and pediatric orthopedics at Children's Hospital Boston.
B. Stephens Richards, MD (Texas Scottish Right Hospital for Children, Dallas). Dr. Richards is president of the Scoliosis Research Society and chief medical officer of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He is former chief of staff and director of inpatient services at TSRHC. During his career, Dr. Richards has been chairman of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American and served on the editorial board for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Richards is a professor of orthopedics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Richards earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. His additional training includes a fellowship at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for orthopedics and scoliosis. Christopher Shaffrey, MD (University of Virginia, Charlottesville). Dr. Shaffrey is the spine division director and professor of neurological surgery at the University of Virginia. He has a professional interest in scoliosis, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal diseases. Recently, Dr. Shaffrey participated in the Scoli-Risk-1 study to evaluate the risks and complications associated with adult spinal deformity surgery. Prior to joining the University of Virginia, Dr. Shaffrey was appointed to senior staff at Henry Ford Hospital, where he treated members of Detroit's college and professional athletic teams, and also spent time in the United States Navy at Portsmouth Navy Medical Center. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shaffrey serves on editorial boards of the Journal of Neurosurgery and Journal of Spinal Disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a fellowship in neurosurgery at the University of Virginia. Suken A. Shah, MD (Spine and Scoliosis Center). Dr. Shah is the division chief of the Spine and Scoliosis Center based in Florida. He is also the clinical fellowship director and pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. Dr. Shah serves as associate professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and as director at large of the Scoliosis Research Society. He earned his medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Shah completed a surgical internship at The Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and orthopedic surgery residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. David Siambanes, DO (St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa, Fla.). Dr. Siambanes is the medical director of the St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Scoliosis Center. He also serves as director of education, clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and vice chair of the department of orthopedics at Riverside California County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley. He was also co-chair of the medical advisory team for the Children's Spine Foundation and president of the spine section of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics. Dr. Siambanes received his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He completed fellowships in reconstructive spine surgery from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics from Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del. Dr. Siambanes is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Osteopathic Association, Scoliosis Research Society and Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California. He has also given multiple presentations and published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. Paul D. Sponseller, MD (Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Baltimore). Dr. Sponseller is the department executive vice chair and chief of the division of pediatric orthopedics at Johns Hopkins Children Center. He has a special interest in pediatric spinal deformities and trauma. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sponseller serves as treasurer of the Scoliosis Research Society and his research has been recognized by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. During his career, Dr. Sponseller has traveled to Guyana on three separate occasions to provide volunteer medical care as a member of Project Dawn. He also spends time teaching students, residents and fellows. Dr. Sponseller earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and completed his residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. His additional training includes a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and spine at Harvard in Boston. Daniel J. Sucato, MD (Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas). Dr. Sucato is the chief of staff and director of the spine research program at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He also serves as education council chair of the Scoliosis Research Society. He has a professional interest in spinal deformity. He has published several articles on spinal deformities and delivered presentations worldwide based on his expertise. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sucato is a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dr. Sucato earned his medical degree at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes spending time as an international traveling fellow for the Scoliosis Research Society.
Stuart L. Weinstein, MD (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City). Dr. Weinstein has served of president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Orthopaedic Association and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He has a professional interest in treating pediatric spinal deformity using both surgical and non-surgical methods of treatment. In addition to his practice, Dr. Weinstein conducts research in pediatric orthopedics and has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Spine. During his career, he has served as a chairman on the United States Bone and Joint Decade and the International Center for Orthopaedic Education. He also corresponds with orthopedic associations in several other countries, including Britain, Australia and Germany. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where he also completed his residency. Kirkham B. Wood, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Wood is a spinal surgeon practicing at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He also serves as chief of the orthopedic spine service, program director of the spine surgery fellowship program for Mass General and as associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Wood earned his medical degree from Albany (N.Y.) Medical College and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a spine surgery fellowship at the Twin Cities Scoliosis Spine Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Wood is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He has worked extensively with European scientists to develop restorable implants for use in spinal fixation, hoping to discard many of the metallic-type implants that currently are used in spinal surgery.