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Anastasios Papadonikolakis, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Winston Salem, NC, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist

AnastasiosPapadonikolakisMDPhD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Winston Salem, NC

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Assistant Professor Wake Forest Baptist Health

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Summary

  • -Education:
    (a) M.D. with Honors: Annual Medical Knowledge Olympics, 1st Place, among 7 medical schools (b) PhD in 3D joint kinematics, thesis published work has received 420 citations (c) Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (d) Fellowship at University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Drs Matsen, Warme).
    -Research:
    Basic Science in Biomechanics, Clinical Research Fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Overall have received 2000 citations for journal published work, 940 citations since 2014.
    -Clinical care: Have performed a wide spectrum of orthopaedic surgery, from trauma to total joint replacement surgery and pediatric trauma. Since 2016 a more focused practice in Shoulder, Elbow and Hand surgery
    -Academic positions: (a) Prior: University of Washington, Weill Cornell Medical College, (b) Current: Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
    -Uniformed Service: Infantry Military, Greek Public Health Service

    • VR Surgical

    We create innovative products that will advance the training and education in the field of medicine or surgery using computer simulation systems

    Thieme E-Journals - Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie / Abstract

    Thieme E-Books & E-Journals

    Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

    In the following case a revision of a stiff painful hemiarthroplasty to an anatomic total shoulder replacement is demonstrated. There was a "moonlight" period o

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2010
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2005 - 2006
  • Bowman Gray School of Medicine Afl Hs
    Bowman Gray School of Medicine Afl HsOrthopaedic Surgery Research, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Ioannina
    University of IoanninaPhD, Motion Analysis, 2000 - 2005
  • University of Ioannina Faculty of Medicine
    University of Ioannina Faculty of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - Present
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bear Award of Excellence Southeastern Health, 2013
  • Chair’s Award for Best Research University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, 2011
  • Best poster award Hellenic Association of Orthopaedics, Surgery and Traumatology, Athens, Greece, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Orthomesh3D - Surgical planning software and courseMarch 2020
  • Shoulder and Elbow blog1/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Hippocratic Orthopedic Society Has Been Revived
    Hippocratic Orthopedic Society Has Been RevivedApril 5th, 2019
  • Redefine Shoulder Impingement Syndrome for Enhanced Diagnosis?
    Redefine Shoulder Impingement Syndrome for Enhanced Diagnosis?October 26th, 2011
  • Hospital Paintings: ‘The Art of Living Well’
    Hospital Paintings: ‘The Art of Living Well’January 3rd, 2019

Committees

  • Assistant Professor, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Selection and Competency Committee 2016 - Present

Research History

  • Research FellowDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem NC2004 - 2005
  • PhD StudentMotion Analysis2000 - 2005

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Greek, German

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Course Instructor, UdemyOn-line training in surgical planning of corrective osteotomies, cutting and placement guides.Disclosure: Software developer2020 - Present
  • Consultant, Datatrace2018 - 2018

External Links

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