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Craig Louer Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery Nashville, TN

Pediatric Orthopedics

Assistant Clinical Professor

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Summary

  • Dr. Craig Louer is an orthopedic surgeon in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Hospitals and Monroe-Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Washington University in St. Louis. He completed a pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis fellowship at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA. He previously practiced at UNC hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, prior to moving to Vanderbilt.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2017 - 2018
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2012 - 2017
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2012
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology; Minor: Mathematics, Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - Present
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 2012
  • Dean’s Merit Scholar Duke University School of Medicine
  • Thomas Jefferson Graduate Award Duke University School of Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mechanical comparison of iliosacral reconstruction techniques after sarcoma resection  
    Louer, CR, Nassif, NA, Brodt, MD, Leib, DJ, Silva, MJ, McDonald, DJ, Clinical Biomechanics, 1/1/2016

Lectures

  • Postural Stability in Older Adults with a Distal Radius Fracture. 
    Seattle, WA - 1/9/2015
  • Diet-Induced Obesity Significantly Increases the Severity of Posttraumatic Arthritis in Mice. 
    Durham, NC - 1/8/2011
  • Challenges and outcomes of 34 free-tissue transfers to the knee. 
    Naples, FL - 1/4/2011

Press Mentions

  • Procedure Uses Patient’s Own Growth to Treat Scoliosis
    Procedure Uses Patient’s Own Growth to Treat ScoliosisMay 11th, 2023
  • Backpack Safety Crucial as Children Return to School
    Backpack Safety Crucial as Children Return to SchoolAugust 19th, 2021

Hospital Affiliations