UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Wong, MD http://tiny.ucsf.edu/stephaniewongmd

UCSF Sports Medicine launches new podcast: 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine http://tiny.ucsf.edu/6to8weeks

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Lan Chen, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Foot and Ankle Surgery http://tiny.ucsf.edu/LanChenMD

Podcast: Ishaan Swarup, MD featured in "Best of POSNA 2020" https://podcasts.apple.com//best-of-posna-20/id1464797241 In this episode, Dr. Swarup discusses his study on opioid prescription practices in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, and it is moderated by Dr. Julie Samora of Nationwide Children’s and Dr. Alfred Mansour of UT Health in Houston. http://tiny.ucsf.edu/pedsorthopodcastPOSNA

The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Joelle Gabet, MD, Clinical Instructor, Non-Operative Spine http://tiny.ucsf.edu/joellegabetmd

Thomas A. Peterson, PhD, to lead Informatics for the UCSF REACH Center for Chronic Low Pack Pain http://tiny.ucsf.edu/tompetersonphd

Congratulations to the Class of 2020! After years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the mission of advancing health worldwide, the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery proudly celebrates the graduating chief residents of the Class of 2020. http://tiny.ucsf.edu/2020class

Patricia Zheng, MD, to lead UCSF’s Integrated Spine Service http://tiny.ucsf.edu/PZMDISS

Tomorrow, Friday, May 29, 2020 at 7 AM PST, the Digital Orthopaedic Conference San Francisco (www.docsf.health), in partnership with the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgerons (AAOS), will present a free, virtual summit entitled: COVID-19: The Orthopaedic Recovery. The summit will include speakers from around the world including national orthopaedic associations to address the common challenges we face. Info: www.docsf.health

Congratulations to Erik McDonald, MD, a resident in the UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, who received the Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff (T.E.A.C.H.) from the UCSF School of Medicine, reflecting his outstanding didactic skills and abiding commitment to the education of medical students and residents. http://tiny.ucsf.edu/ErikMcDonaldMDTEACH2020 @UCSFOrthosurg

Thank you AndytownSF (https://www.andytownsf.com/donate-1/) for fueling our team at the UCSF Orthopaedic Institute. It’s a huge team effort caring for patients and you made our day!

UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Report available online: http://tiny.ucsf.edu/orthoresearch2019

NEW: To better support front-line workers and families, UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery will offer evening appointments for Sports Medicine (Monday to Friday) and Pediatric Orthopaedics (Monday and Friday only) starting May 18, 2020. Evening appointments will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please request an appointment online, or call us at 415-353-2808. Info: http://tiny.ucsf.edu/sportspedseves