MichaelRBaumgaertnerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • New Haven, CT

Elbow Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Yale University

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Office
800 Howard Ave
New Haven, CT 06519
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Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1987
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 1982 - 1984
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 1988 - 2025
CA State Medical License 1983 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

An analytical model of lateral condylar plate working length.
Gregory R Roytman, Julia LaMonica, Matthew Spero, Kendal Toy, Alim F Ramji, Brad Yoo, Michael P Leslie, Michael Baumgaertner, Steven M Tommasini, Daniel H Wiznia, Bria...> ;Clinical Biomechanics. 2023 Dec 1
Correction: Accuracy of guide wire placement for femoral neck stabilization using 3D printed drill guides.
Gregory R Roytman, Alim F Ramji, Brad Yoo, Michael P Leslie, Michael Baumgaertner, Steven Tommasini, Daniel H Wiznia, Beitler, B.> ;3D Printing in Medicine. 2022 Aug 9
6 citations
Accuracy of guide wire placement for femoral neck stabilization using 3D printed drill guides.
Gregory R Roytman, Alim F Ramji, Brad Yoo, Michael P Leslie, Michael Baumgaertner, Steven Tommasini, Daniel H Wiznia, Beitler, B.> ;3D Printing in Medicine. 2022 Jul 4
Mini-Blade Plate to Obtain Length Across Lateral Malleolus Fractures: Surgical Technique and Biomechanical Evaluation.
Assaf Kadar, Steven M Tommasini, Amit Singla, Michael R Baumgaertner, Beitler, B., Moushey, A.> ;Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. 2022 Apr 1
Simulating Prophylactic Fixation Methods for Osteoporotic Femoral Neck Fracture Prevention.
Gregory R Roytman, Alim F Ramji, Brad Yoo, Michael P Leslie, Michael Baumgaertner, Steven M Tommasini, Daniel H Wiznia, Beitler, B.> ;Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2022 Jan 1
6 citations
Integrated Fragility Hip Fracture Program: A Model for High Quality Care.
Jensa Morris, Anne Moore, Marc J. Shapiro, Jinlei Li, Brooke Spadaccino, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Mary I. O'Connor> ;Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2020 Aug 1
2 citations
Safe Zones for Cerclage Wiring of the Humeral Diaphysis
Assaf Kadar, Joseph B. Kahan, Michael P. Leslie, Brad J Yoo, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;Clinical Anatomy. 2020 May 1
46 citations
Discriminative Ability for Adverse Outcomes After Surgical Management of Hip Fractures: A Comparison of the Charlson Comorbidity Index, Elixhauser Comorbidity Measure,...
Nathaniel T. Ondeck, Patawut Bovonratwet, Izuchukwu K Ibe, Daniel D. Bohl, Ryan P. McLynn, Jonathan J. Cui, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2018 May 1
150 citations
Implant options for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of the hip: rationale, evidence, and recommendations.
A. R. Socci, N. E. Casemyr, Michael P. Leslie, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;The Bone & Joint Journal. 2017 Jan 1
33 citations
Diabetes Confers Little to No Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications After Hip Fracture Surgery in Geriatric Patients
Nicholas S. Golinvaux, Daniel D. Bohl, Bryce A. Basques, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2015 Mar 1
68 citations
Postoperative Length of Stay and 30-Day Readmission After Geriatric Hip Fracture: An Analysis of 8434 Patients
Bryce A. Basques, Daniel D. Bohl, Nicholas S. Golinvaux, Michael P. Leslie, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015 Mar 1
68 citations
Extramedullary compared with intramedullary implants for intertrochanteric hip fractures: thirty-day outcomes of 4432 procedures from the ACS NSQIP database.
Daniel D. Bohl, Bryce A. Basques, Nicholas S. Golinvaux, Christopher P. Miller, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2014 Nov 19
18 citations
Haptic biofeedback for improving compliance with lower-extremity partial weight bearing.
Michael C. Fu, Levi DeLuke, Rafael A. Buerba, Richard E. Fan, Ying Zheng, Michael P. Leslie, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Orthopedics. 2014 Nov 1
17 citations
Patient Compliance With Postoperative Lower Extremity Touch-down Weight-bearing Orders at a Level I Academic Trauma Center
Ferrin K. Ruiz, Michael C. Fu, Daniel D. Bohl, Joshua W. Hustedt, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Michael P. Leslie, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Orthopedics. 2014 Jun 1
167 citations
Nationwide Inpatient Sample and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Give Different Results in Hip Fracture Studies
Daniel D. Bohl, Bryce A. Basques, Nicholas S. Golinvaux, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2014 Mar 11
18 citations
Acetabular fractures: anatomic and clinical considerations.
David A. Lawrence, Kirsten Menn, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Andrew H. Haims> ;AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2013 Aug 23
12 citations
Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Injuries
Michael P. Leslie, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;The Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2013 Apr 1
16 citations
Lower-extremity weight-bearing compliance is maintained over time after biofeedback training.
Joshua W. Hustedt, Daniel J. Blizzard, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Michael P. Leslie, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Orthopedics. 2012 Nov 1
13 citations
Effect of age on partial weight-bearing training.
Joshua W. Hustedt, Daniel J. Blizzard, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Michael P. Leslie, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Orthopedics. 2012 Jul 1
32 citations
Current advances in training orthopaedic patients to comply with partial weight-bearing instructions.
Joshua W. Hustedt, Daniel J. Blizzard, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Michael P. Leslie, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine. 2012 Mar 1
37 citations
Is it possible to train patients to limit weight bearing on a lower extremity
Joshua W. Hustedt, Daniel J. Blizzard, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Michael P. Leslie, Jonathan N. Grauer> ;Orthopedics. 2012 Jan 1
19 citations
Direct cellular vs. indirect pager communication during orthopaedic surgical procedures: A prospective study
Gil R. Ortega, Sudeep Taksali, Ryan Smart, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;Technology and Health Care. 2009 Apr 1
70 citations
Fractures of the calcaneus: A review with emphasis on CT
Aditya Daftary, Andrew H. Haims, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;Radiographics. 2005 Sep 1
15 citations
Reducing complications in the surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures.
David C. Templeman, Michael R. Baumgaertner, Ross K. Leighton, Ronald W. Lindsey, Berton R. Moed> ;Instructional Course Lectures. 2005 Jan 1
73 citations
Coronal fractures of the femoral condyle: a brief report of five cases.
Stephanie M Holmes, David Bomback, Michael R. Baumgaertner> ;Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2004 May 1
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