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Fernando Checo Jr., MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Plainview, NY, Plainview Hospital

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Orthopaedic Surgery Plainview, NY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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Education & Training

  • New England Baptist Hospital
    New England Baptist HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 2006
  • Binghamton University
    Binghamton UniversityB.A., Biological Science, 1998 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Spine Interactive Educational Program Case Presentation Finalist 2013
  • Butterfield Award: Awarded to the Uconn Chief Resident Who Exemplifies Exceptional Work Ethics, Patient Care & Overall Performance 2011
  • Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Best PGY III Orthopaedic Teaching Resident University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cervical Spine Postoperative Practice Patterns: variations in cervical collar, imaging and physical therapy utilization  
    Checo FJ, Mohr RA, Leger R, Swanson B, Spineline Journal, 5/1/2012
  • Cervical Spine Postoperative Practice Patterns: variations in cervical collar, imaging and physical therapy utilization  
    Checo FJ, Mohr RA, Leger R, Swanson B, Spineline Journal, 5/1/2012
  • Pediatric forearm fractures  
    Checo FJ, Lee M, Techniques in Orthopaedics, 9/1/2009
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cervical Spine postoperative practice patterns: Variations in cervical collar, imaging, and physical therapy utilization.
    Checo FJ, Senior Project Graduation Presentation, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 6/3/2011
  • Surgical hip dislocation for pediatric femoral neck fracture.
    Checo FJ, Shriners Home to Home Annual Case Presentation Conference, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT, 1/26/2009

Lectures

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery current concepts. 
    Mercy Medical Center, Long Island, NY - 3/21/2014
  • Cervical extradural and intradural meningioma. 
    Las Vegas, NV - 11/15/2013
  • The current role of minimally invasive spine surgery 
    Garden City, NY - 7/10/2013
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