Michael R Baumgaertner MD
Elbow Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Yale University
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800 Howard AveNew Haven, CT 06519
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Baumgaertner is an orthopaedic surgeon and Professor at Yale who does orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, followed by residencies in surgery and orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Baumgaertner is globally recognized for his research treating hip fractures, he's published widely and served in leadership roles in the OTA, AO North America and the AO Foundation. He is a cyclist.
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
CA State Medical License 1983 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1988 - 2027
MA State Medical License 1988 - 2027
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsModifying the reduction quality criteria of the Baumgaertner classification may increase its performance in predicting mechanical failure after intertrochanteric nailing.Germán Garabano, Sebastian Pereira, Fernando Bidolegui, Leonel Perez Alamino, Cesar A Pesciallo
OTA International. 2025-12-01 - 2 citationsAn analytical model of lateral condylar plate working length.Gregory R Roytman, Brian Beitler, Julia LaMonica, Matthew Spero, Kendal Toy
Clinical Biomechanics. 2023-12-01 - Correction: Accuracy of guide wire placement for femoral neck stabilization using 3D printed drill guides.Gregory R Roytman, Alim F Ramji, Brian Beitler, Brad Yoo, Michael P Leslie
3D Printing in Medicine. 2022-08-09
Press Mentions
2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023
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