JohnSKirkpatrickMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Orlando, FL

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Office
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
Phone+1 407-631-3224
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Summary

Dr. John Kirkpatrick, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in Orlando, Florida. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Florida, Ohio, and California. He is affiliated with Orlando VA Medical Center.

Education & Training

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1987
Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
FL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
AL State Medical License Active through 2006
NC State Medical License 1987 - 2006
OH State Medical License 1991 - 1994
SC State Medical License 1989 - 1990
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

MRI order appropriateness for chronic neck pain: Comparison of ordering practices and treatment outcomes for primary care physicians and specialists.
Andrew Romero, Daniel Lynch, Evan Johnson, Xiang Zhu, John Kirkpatrick> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2024 Feb 1
1 citations
Tophaceous gout of the atlantoaxial joint: a case report.
Andrew Benjamin Romero, Evan P Johnson, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2021 Feb 15
4 citations
Neuropathic Arthropathy of the Shoulder: A Systematic Review of Classifications and Treatments.
Mariel M Rickert, Jennifer G Cannon, John S Kirkpatrick> ;JBJS Reviews. 2019 Oct 1
Which Way Do We Go?: Commentary on an article by So Kato, MD, et al.: "Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Surgery for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy. An MRI-Based ...
John S. Kirkpatrick> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2017 Jun 1
Type IIa Hangman's fracture with pure distraction: not your typical type IIa fracture
Mark R. Elliott, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;The Spine Journal. 2014 Jul 1
8 citations
A comparison C1-C2 transarticular screw placement after self-education and mentored education of orthopaedic residents.
John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2012 Aug 1
4 citations
Micropuncture needles combined with ultrasound guidance for unusual central venous cannulation: desperate times call for desperate measures--a new trick for old anesth...
Daniel Castillo, Dan S. McEwen, Lyle Young, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2012 Mar 1
1 citations
Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure Resulting from the Prone Position on the Jackson Spine Table: A Case Report
Shomari Ruffin, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2011 Dec 28
14 citations
Bone void fillers.
John S. Kirkpatrick, Charles N. Cornell, Bang H. Hoang, Wellington K. Hsu, J. Tracy Watson, William C. Watters, Charles M. Turkelson, Janet L. Wies, Sara Anderson> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2010 Sep 1
39 citations
Debating the value of spine surgery.
Edward N. Hanley, Harry N. Herkowitz, John S. Kirkpatrick, Jeffrey C. Wang, Morgan N. Chen, James D. Kang> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2010 May 1
12 citations
Reporting and notification of adverse events in orthopaedics.
William M. Mihalko, Greenwald As, Lemons J, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2010 Apr 1
16 citations
Measurement of a posterior occipitocervical fusion angle.
Ryan U. Riel, Matthew C. Lee, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2010 Feb 1
1 citations
Technology assessment applied to the spine.
Gunnar Andersson, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Spine. 2008 Sep 1
13 citations
The FDA process for the evaluation and approval of orthopaedic devices.
John S. Kirkpatrick, Theodore Stevens> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2008 May 1
6 citations
The ability of MRI to predict failure of nonoperative treatment of pyogenic vertebral osteomyelitis.
Frank S. Hodges, Scott McAtee, John S. Kirkpatrick, Steven M. Theiss> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2006 Dec 1
39 citations
Short segment fixation of thoracolumbar burst fractures.
Brian Michael Scholl, Steven M. Theiss, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Orthopedics. 2006 Aug 1
24 citations
Corrosion on spinal implants.
John S. Kirkpatrick, Ramakrishna Venugopalan, Preston Beck, Jack E. Lemons> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2005 Jun 1
21 citations
Type-III Dens Fracture with Distraction: An Unstable Injury
John S. Kirkpatrick, Todd M. Sheils, Steven M. Theiss> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2004 Nov 1
27 citations
Cervical spine injury and restraint system use in motor vehicle collisions.
Brian Claytor, Paul A. MacLennan, Gerald McGwin, Loring W. Rue, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Spine. 2004 Feb 15
21 citations
Thoracolumbar fracture management: anterior approach.
John S. Kirkpatrick> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2003 Sep 1
20 citations
The Acute Effects of Posterior Fusion Instrumentation on Kinematics and Intradiscal Pressure of the Human Lumbar Spine
Fred J Molz, Jason I Partin, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2003 Apr 1
49 citations
Reconstruction after multilevel corpectomy in the cervical spine. A sagittal plane biomechanical study.
John S. Kirkpatrick, Levy Ja, Carillo J, Moeini> ;Spine. 1999 Jun 15
1 citations
Oh, my aching back: evaluation and surgical treatment of lumbar spine disorders.
John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Southern Medical Journal. 1996 Oct 1
4 citations
Extension-distraction fracture of the first lumbar vertebra.
Cyrus Ghavam, John S. Kirkpatrick> ;Spine. 1995 May 1
Axon regeneration after decompression of the conus medullaris
John S. Kirkpatrick, Michael J. Bolesta, Henry H. Bohlman, Chris Biro> ;Spine. 1994 Nov 1
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Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
Member

Hospital Affiliations

Orlando VA Medical CenterOrlando, Florida