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Benjamin Bjerke, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Schenectady, NY, St. Anthony Regional Hospital

BenjaminToddBjerkeMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Schenectady, NY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Physician

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Clinical Expertise

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery, Motion preservation, Cervical spine surgery

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2009
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesMSc, Organic Chemistry
  • University of Wisconsin System
    University of Wisconsin SystemBS, Chemistry
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Andrew N. Swanson, MD Scholarship
  • Mast Award

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction  
    Greiwe R, Bjerke-Kroll B, Ahmad C, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 1/1/2009
  • A facile synthesis of telisatin A via microwave-promoted annulation and Reformatsky reaction  
    Thasana N, Bjerke-Kroll B, Ruchirawat S, Synlett, 1/1/2008
  • Synthesis and photophysical properties of novel fluorescent silicones  
    Toulokhonova I, Bjerke-Kroll B, West R, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1/1/2003

Abstracts/Posters

  • Does Adolescent Obesity Affect Surgical Presentation and Radiographic Outcome for Patients with AIS?
    Bjerke-Kroll B, Saiyed R, Cheung Z, Shifflett G, Uppstrom T, Cunningham M, Annual NASS Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Pre-operative Halo Gravity Traction, Posterior Column Osteotomies, and Rib Resections - Are Three-Column Osteotomies Always Needed for Severe Rigid Deformities? A Pros...
    Nemani V, Bjerke-Kroll B, Kim H, Akoto H, Wulff I, Mahmud R, Ayamga J, Yirerong T, Boachie-Adjei O, FOCOS Spine Research Group, Annual NASS Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Increased Lumbar Lordosis is Associated with Less Spontaneous Lumbar Correction after Selective Thoracic Fusion of Lenke 1C and 2C Curves.
    Bjerke B, Saiyed R, Cheung Z, Shifflett G, Stepan J, Cunningham M, International Turkish Spine Congress Meeting, Izmir, Turkey, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Navigation 
    Tampa, FL - 1/13/2016
  • Cervical Spine 
    Chicago, IL - 1/4/2016
  • Are Preoperative MRI Findings Predictors for Revision Surgery? 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Limb Lengthening for the Congenital Short Femur. 
    Bjerke-Kroll B, Widmann R, Grand Rounds from HSS
    1/1/2013
  • Doctor, will you turn off my LVAD? 
    Simon J, Bjerke-Kroll B, Fischbach RL, Hastings Center Report
    1/1/2008

Press Mentions

  • What Spine Surgeons Should Expect in 2019 from Dr. Benjamin Bjerke
    What Spine Surgeons Should Expect in 2019 from Dr. Benjamin BjerkeDecember 21st, 2018
  • 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to Know
    10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to KnowAugust 8th, 2018
  • Dr. Benjamin Bjerke Joins BoulderCentre for Orthopedics: 5 Highlights
    Dr. Benjamin Bjerke Joins BoulderCentre for Orthopedics: 5 HighlightsJuly 9th, 2018
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations