Orthopedics This Week | February 16, 2016 | Page 17

ORTHOPEDICS THIS WEEK
VOLUME 12, ISSUE 6 | FEBRUARY 16, 2016

of Spine Surgery, and a Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School
of Medicine at the University of Southern California. “He is very thoughtful
and innovative. He is a great researcher, educator, and surgeon, and is very
interested in leadership.”
Daniel J. Sucato, M.D., M.S. is Chief
of Staff and Director of the Sarah M.
and Charles E. Seay/Martha and Pat
Beard Center for Excellence in Spine
Research at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He is also a Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of
Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
“His strong surgical and leadership
skills make him a key asset for the
future success of TSRHC. Dan is a
valued colleague both in spine and

hip problems in children. We have
known each other for many years
and have participated in many meetings, lectures and committees. He
is a highly valued speaker at most
national conferences.”
Michael G. Vitale, M.D., M.P.H.
is the Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. He
is also the Chief of Pediatric Spine
and Scoliosis Surgery, co-Director
of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics, and Chief Quality Officer of
the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at that facility. “He is a surgeon,
researcher, and educator who has
delved into quality and value and
safety initiatives. He is a real leader
in this field. Runs the International

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Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium,
a great educational event.”
Peter M. Waters, M.D. is Orthopedic Surgeon-in-Chief, Director, Brachial Plexus Program; Director, Hand
& Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program; Director, Clinical Effectiveness
Research Center at Boston Children’s
Hospital. He is also the John E. Hall
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at
Harvard Medical School and a past
president of POSNA. “A master clinician and leader, Dr. Waters is one of
the foremost authorities on pediatric
upper extremity care for kids. He has
been one of my most valued mentors
during my training. He taught me a
lot during my residency at Boston
Children’s and I value his opinions
very highly.” ♦

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