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Augustus Rush III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Addison, TX, Medical City Plano

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Orthopaedic Surgery Addison, TX

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2020 - 2021
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Golden Apple Award (Teacher of the Year) Rush University Department of Orthopaedics, 2021
  • George Paff Intern Award (Teacher of the Year) University of Miami, 2016
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honor Society) Baylor College of Medicine, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Demineralized Bone Matrix in Spine Surgery: A Review of Current Applications and Future Trends  
    Nicholas A. Shepard, Augustus J. Rush, III, Nelson L. Scarborough, Andrew J. Carter, Frank M. Phillips, International Journal of Spine Surgery, 4/15/2021

Press Mentions

  • The Truth About Spine Surgery
    The Truth About Spine SurgeryNovember 11th, 2021
  • The downsides of spine robots: Equipment failure, software glitches & more
    The downsides of spine robots: Equipment failure, software glitches & moreNovember 11th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations