Geoffrey F Haft MD FAAOS, FAOA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Avera Orthopedics

911 E 20th StPlaza 4, Suite 300Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Phone+1 605-504-1101

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Summary

Dr. Geoffrey Haft is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Sioux Falls, SD, with a subspecialty in orthopedic spine surgery and pediatric orthopedics. He completed his medical education at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, with additional training in spine deformity surgery at Starship Children's Hospital. Since 2005, Dr. Haft has been practicing at Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennen Hospital. His expertise includes conditions such as muscular dystrophies and pediatric sports medicine, with skills in minimally invasive spine surgery and discectomy. Dr. Haft has contributed to several publications, with topics ranging from pediatric orthopedics to spine deformity. He has participated in clinical trials, particularly focusing on safety and efficacy of treatments for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. His honors include multiple CMS Meaningful Use Certifications.

Education & Training

Starship Children’s Hospital MD, Spine Deformity Surgery , 2004 - 2005
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2004
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1999

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Certifications & Licensure

ND State Medical License 2010 - 2028
IA State Medical License 1999 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2005 - 2027
SD State Medical License Active through 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Post-approval Registry Study to Evaluate the Continued Safety and Probable Benefit of the MID-C System for 5 Years Post-Implantation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) Start of enrollment: 2020 May 31
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Matched comparison of non-fusion surgeries for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: posterior dynamic distraction device and vertebral body tethering.
Julia Todderud, A Noelle Larson, Geoffrey Haft, Ron El-Hawary, Nigel Price
Spine Deformity. 2025-01-01
1 citations
Acetabular labral entrapment following spontaneous nonconcentric reduction of posterior hip dislocation in a child.
Andrew M Reuter, Kyler Hardie, Geoffrey Haft, Robert Van Demark Jr, Andrew J Erie
Radiology Case Reports. 2024-12-01
3 citations
Preliminary Study of Motion Preservation Following Posterior Dynamic Distraction Device in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.
Julia E Todderud, Todd A Milbrandt, Edward Floyd, Geoffrey Haft, Ron El-Hawary
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. 2024-10-01