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Christian Pean, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Durham, NC, Massachusetts General Hospital

ChristianAlexanderPeanMDMS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durham, NC

Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine | Core Faculty Member, Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy | Co-Founder of Azra Care, an AI powered, equity-conscious health technology platform for musculoskeletal health and value based care.

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Summary

  • Dr. Pean’s is an Assistant Professor and Orthopaedic Trauma and Reconstruction Surgeon within the Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Pean also has a core faculty position at the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy. Dr. Pean’s clinical interests include total hip replacement, shoulder replacement, proximal humerus fractures, periarticular fractures, nonunion repair, periprosthetic fracture fixation and pelvis and acetabulum reconstruction. His research focuses on utilizing Big Data, artificial intelligence, health policy, and clinical practice innovation to address racial health disparities in Orthopaedic surgery. He has published research on racial disparities in orthopaedic trauma surgery, health services research, clinical ethics, machine learning algorithms, and value-based care systems to address clinical outcomes orthopedic trauma and total joint arthroplasty surgery. In addition, he is the Co-Founder of Azra Care, a health technology company dedicated to promoting equitable musculoskeletal health through AI-informed, value-based care and care coordination. Utilizing an AI-based platform, Azra Care empowers healthcare providers to enhance individualized patient engagement and data analysis. Moreover, it facilitates the integration of health-related social needs into clinical care, with the aim of improving outcomes and reducing racial disparities in healthcare.

    • Commencement Speech, MD Graduation 2016

    Christian Alexander Pean, graduating medical student and 2015 honoree of the American Medical Association talks of the obstacles and pathways to a bright future

Education & Training

  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolOrthopedic Surgery, 2021 - 2022
  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 2016
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineMS, Biomedical Sciences, 2010 - 2011
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityBS, Biology, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2021 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nate Bodi Orthopedic Resident Physician Award NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 2019
  • Distinction in Research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2016
  • Distinction in Medical Education Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Policy and Ethical Considerations for Widespread Utilization of Generic Orthopedic Implants  
    Christian A. Pean, MD, MS, Claudette Lajam, MD, Joseph Zuckerman, MD, Joseph Bosco, MD, Arthroplasty Today, 5/20/2019
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Older Adult Population: Who�s at Risk for Postoperative Complications?  
    Rubenstein W, Pean CA, Colvin A, Arthroscopy, 1/2/2016
  • Predictors of Patient Reported Pain after Lower Extremity Nonunion Surgery: The Nicotine Effect  
    Christiano A, Pean CA, Egol KA, Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 1/1/2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Impact of Severe Obesity on 30-day Rates of Adverse Evens in Patients Undergoing Internal Fixation for Acetabular Fractures.
    Pean CA, Konda S, Leucht P, Egol KA, Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/5/2016
  • Risk Factors for Complications after Primary Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures.
    Pean CA, Rubenstein WJ, Christiano A, Konda SR, Egol KA, Paper #395 Podium Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/2/2016
  • Efficacy of Immediate Postoperative Pain Control Modalities after Ankle Fracture Fixation.
    Ding D, Pean CA, Jain S, Egol K, Tejwani N, Paper #262 Podium Presentation: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/2/2016
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Other

  • "Are We Cutting too Much? A Critical Look at Surgical Intervention Rates" 
    Pean CA, Op-Med Doximity Network
    1/25/2019
  • "Curing the American plague of violence." 
    Pean CA, The British Medical Journal Blog
    1/23/2017
  • "Residency Programs and medical schools must prioritize advocacy training." 
    Pean CA, KevinMD.com
    1/23/2017
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Authored Content

  • Are We Cutting Too Much? A Critical Look at Surgical Intervention RatesJanuary 2019
  • Are We Cutting Too Much? A Critical Look at Surgical Intervention RatesJanuary 2019

Press Mentions

  • Many Younger Doctors Embracing Single-Payer Healthcare
    Many Younger Doctors Embracing Single-Payer HealthcareAugust 7th, 2018
  • Mayo's Transform 2017: Maximizing Health
    Mayo's Transform 2017: Maximizing HealthSeptember 29th, 2017
  • Orthopedists Uniquely Positioned to Guide Value-Based Care
    Orthopedists Uniquely Positioned to Guide Value-Based CareJanuary 20th, 2024

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Christian Pean, Dr. Christian Pean, MD, Dr. C Pean, Dr. Christian Alexander Pean