Alexander Rainer Bitzer MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Medical Director/Chief of Orthopedics at West Virginia University Eastern Campus
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61 Campus Dr Suite 1041915 Randolph RdMartinsburg, WV 25404
Phone+1 304-725-2663
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Summary
- Dr. Alexander Bitzer, based in Martinsburg, WV, specializes in orthopaedic surgery with a subspecialty focus on elbow surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He completed his education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Johns Hopkins University. He pursued a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at OrthoCarolina. Dr. Bitzer is currently an attending surgeon at West Virginia University and has held fellow positions at various institutions, including Atrium Health and Novant Health Charlotte Orthopaedic Hospital. His expertise includes hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow procedures. He has multiple publications, including works on rotator cuff repairs and shoulder arthroplasty techniques. Dr. Bitzer has received several honors, such as the JHH Diversity Postdoctoral Milestone Award and has been recognized by organizations such as the NIH/NHMA and Alpha Omega Alpha.
Education & Training
OrthoCarolinaFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
WV State Medical License 2021 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2021
VA State Medical License 2018 - 2019
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- JHH Diversity Postdoctoral Milestone Award Johns Hopkins University, 2020
- NIH/NHMA Traveling Fellow National Institute of Health/National Hispanic Medical Association, 2019
- Alpha Omega Alpha University of Virginia, 2016
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsHealthcare costs of failed rotator cuff repairs.Bradley L Young, Alex Bitzer, Susan Odum, Nady Hamid, Shadley Shiffern
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2023-08-01 - 2 citationsConversion of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty to reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a unique hybrid glenoid component: technique and preliminary results.Alexander Bitzer, Salvatore Rondinelli, Daniel J Hurwit, Julian J Sonnenfeld, Ian S Hong
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2022-05-01 - Sarcoma Happens: A Reminder for Arthroscopic Surgeons.Christa L LiBrizzi, Alexander M Bitzer, R Timothy Kreulen, Christian F Meyer, Carol D Morris
Cureus. 2022-04-01
Journal Articles
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Dual Docking, 4-Ply Reconstructive TechniquePatrick M. Connor MD, Alexander Bitzer MD, Video Journal of Sports Medicine, 3/10/2022
- Conversion of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty to Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty using a Unique Hybrid Glenoid Component: Technique and Preliminary ResultsAlexander BitzerMD Salvatore RondinelliPA-C Daniel J.HurwitMD Julian J.SonnenfeldMD Ian S.HongBMSca Patrick M.ConnorMD, Journa of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Reports Reviews and Techniques, 12/9/2021
- Toileting ability of patients after primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty1. Rojas J, Bitzer A, Joseph J, Srikumaran U, McFarland EG, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery International, 12/16/2019
Professional Memberships
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- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeonsmember candidate
Other Languages
- Spanish, German
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