MiguelAngelRamirezMD

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine Specialist, OSF Orthopedics. Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

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Office
OSF Orthopaedics
303 N William Kumpf Blvd
Peoria, IL 61605
Phone+1 309-676-5546
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Summary

Dr. Ramirez is an orthopedic shoulder & elbow surgeon, specializing in the latest minimally-invasive arthroscopic and open surgery techniques. Fellowship trained in complex shoulder and elbow reconstruction, his interests include total & reverse shoulder replacement, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and sports injury-related procedures, including Tommy John surgery. Dr. Ramirez has authored over 20 articles and book chapters based on his research, ranging from "Biomechanics of reconstruction techniques" for "Tommy John" surgery to "Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears and Cuff Tear Arthropathy." Born in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Ramirez is fluent in Spanish and is committed to serving our Spanish-speaking population. He and his wife (also a physician) have two young children. He enjoys spending time with his children, the outdoors, running and cycling, as well as playing basketball and baseball

Education & Training

MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2015
MedStar Health/Union Memorial HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2014
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2008
University of KansasB.S., Genetics, With Honors, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Finalist: AAOS/ASES Charles S. Neer Orthopaedic Research Award AAOS, 2014
Roger H. Michael Orthopaedic Research Award 2012-2015
Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund (OREF) Grant 2013
Roger H, Michael Orthopaedic Research Award 2012
FDA Medical Device Fellowship 2011
Best Poster, Practice Management/rehabilitation. AAOS Annual meeting, AAOS, 2008
Cum Laude Honors, Harvard Medical School 2008
Harvard University Finalist: AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Award AAMC, 2006
Elected into the Aesculapian Club. Harvard Medical School, 2005
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Research Fellowship 2005
K-BRIN Biomedical Sciences Fellowship 2002
University of Kansas Undergraduate Research Award University of Kansas, 2001
NSF-REU Undergraduate Research Fellowship National Science Foundation, 2001
Finalist, Charles S. Neer Orthopaedic Research Award AAOS/ASE, 2013
Best Poster AAOS, 2008
Aesculapian Club Harvard Medical School, 2006
Finalist: AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Award Harvard University, 2006
Undergraduate Research Award University of Kansas, 2001
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Clinical Trials

Bimodal Analgesia as Form of Pain Control Post Long Bone Fracture Start of enrollment: 2005 Oct 01
Withdrawn
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Intramolecular Nicholas Reaction Enables the Stereoselective Synthesis of Strained Cyclooctynes
Diego M. Monzón, Juan Manuel Betancort, Tomás Martín, Miguel A. Ramirez, Víctor S. Martín, David Díaz Díaz> ;Molecules. 2021 Mar 15
6 citations
Stereoselective Synthesis of Highly Substituted Tetrahydropyrans through an Evans Aldol-Prins Strategy.
Sergio J. Álvarez-Méndez, Marta Fariña-Ramos, Maria Villalba, Marcelle D. Perretti, Celina García, Laila Moujir, Miguel A. Ramirez, Víctor S. Martín> ;The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2018 Jul 23
Lacertus Fibrosus Versus Achilles Allograft Reconstruction for Distal Biceps Tears: A Biomechanical Study
Anand M Murthi, Miguel A Ramirez> ;The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017 Sep 23
22 citations
Revision Total Elbow Arthroplasty.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Emilie V. Cheung, Anand M. Murthi> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2017 Aug 1
7 citations
Enantiodivergent Synthesis of (+)- and (−)-Pyrrolidine 197B: Synthesis of trans-2,5-Disubstituted Pyrrolidines by Intramolecular Hydroamination
Sixto J. Pérez, Martín A. Purino, Daniel A. Cruz, Juan M. López-Soria, Rubén M. Carballo, Miguel A. Ramirez, Israel Fernández, Víctor S. Martín, Juan I. Padrón> ;Chemistry. 2016 Oct 17
7 citations
Olecranon tip osteoarticular autograft transfer for irreparable coronoid process fracture: a biomechanical study
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jose M. Ramirez, Brent G. Parks, Michael A. Tsai, Anand M. Murthi> ;Hand. 2015 Jun 3
15 citations
Varus Posteromedial Instability
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jason A. Stein, Anand M. Murthi> ;Hand Clinics. 2015 Nov 1
1 citations
[Dynamic sentinel node biopsy in penile cancer. Indications, technique and results in a Spanish oncological center].
Álvaro Gómez-Ferrer, José Luis Rubio, A. Collado, Juan Casanova, José Ruiz Domínguez, Miguel A. Ramirez, Ricós Jv, Monrós Jl, Raimundo Dumont, Inmaculada Iborra, Eduar...> ;Archivos Espanoles De Urologia. 2015 Jul 1
1 citations
Arthroscopic Management of a Glenohumeral Osteochondral Defect Using Particulated Juvenile Cartilage Allograft: A Case Report.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jose M. Ramirez, Anand M. Murthi> ;JBJS Case Connector. 2015 Jun 24
Glenohumeral Pressure With Surface Replacement Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty
Carmen A Petraglia, Miguel A. Ramirez, Michael A. Tsai, Brent G. Parks, Anand M. Murthi> ;Orthopedics. 2014 Oct 1
5 citations
Multimodal local infiltration analgesia in total shoulder replacement.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jose M Ramirez, Anand M. Murthi> ;Pain Management. 2013 Jul 3
15 citations
Iron(III) catalyzed direct synthesis of cis -2,7-disubstituted oxepanes. the shortest total synthesis of (+)-isolaurepan
Martín Purino, Miguel A. Ramirez, Antonio Hernández Daranas, Víctor S. Martín, Juan I. Padrón> ;Organic Letters. 2012 Nov 20
31 citations
Shoulder dislocation in the older patient.
Murthi Anand M, Miguel A. Ramirez> ;The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2012 Oct 1
24 citations
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for irreparable rotator cuff tears and cuff tear arthropathy.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Jose Ramirez, Murthi Anand M> ;Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2012 Oct 1
11 citations
Bacterial translocation in abdominal trauma and postoperative infections.
Ernesto Nieves, Luisa F. Tobón, Dora I. Ríos, Andrés Isaza, Miguel A. Ramirez, Johnny A. Beltrán, Diego Garzón-Ospina, Manuel A. Patarroyo, Arley Gómez> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2011 Nov 1
83 citations
Does late night hip surgery affect outcome
Aron T. Chacko, Miguel A. Ramirez, Arun J. Ramappa, Lars C. Richardson, Paul Appleton, Edward K. Rodriguez> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2011 Aug 1
18 citations
A Microwave‐Assisted Domino Rearrangement of Propargyl Vinyl Ethers to Multifunctionalized Aromatic Platforms
David Tejedor, Gabriela Méndez-Abt, Leandro Cotos, Miguel A. Ramirez, Fernando García-Tellado> ;Chemistry. 2011 Mar 14
9 citations
DIGITAL SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA: A CONCISE PRIMER OF SOFT TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION OF TRAUMATIC HAND INJURIES
Miguel A. Ramirez, Kenneth R Means> ;The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2011 Jan 1
19 citations
Iron(III)-catalyzed consecutive aza-Cope-Mannich cyclization: synthesis of trans-3,5-dialkyl pyrrolidines and 3,5-dialkyl-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrroles.
Rubén M. Carballo, Martín Purino, Miguel A. Ramirez, Víctor S. Martín, Juan I. Padrón> ;Organic Letters. 2010 Oct 22
11 citations
Ambiphilic allenes: synthesis and reactivity
David Tejedor, Gabriela Méndez-Abt, Javier González-Platas, Miguel A. Ramirez, Fernando García-Tellado> ;Chemical Communications. 2009 Apr 16
21 citations
Factors controlling the alkyne prins cyclization: the stability of dihydropyranyl cations.
Pedro O. Miranda, Miguel A. Ramirez, Víctor S. Martín, Juan I. Padrón> ;Chemistry. 2008 Jul 7
9 citations
Intramolecular Nicholas reaction: stereoselective synthesis of 5-alkynylproline derivatives.
J. Nicolas Hernandez, Miguel A. Ramirez, Matías L. Rodríguez, Víctor S. Martín> ;Organic Letters. 2008 May 22
8 citations
Pulmonary embolism associated with spontaneous bilateral Achilles tendon rupture.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Lars C. Richardson> ;The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2007 Jul 1
115 citations
Musculoskeletal medicine: an assessment of the attitudes and knowledge of medical students at Harvard Medical School.
Charles S. Day, Albert C. Yeh, Orrin I. Franko, Miguel A. Ramirez, Edward Krupat> ;Academic Medicine. 2007 May 1
19 citations
Detection of orthopaedic implants in vivo by enhanced-sensitivity, walk-through metal detectors.
Miguel A. Ramirez, Edward K. Rodriguez, David Zurakowski, Lars C. Richardson> ;The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2007 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

Glenohumeral Pressure with Surface Replacement Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty
Petraglia CA, Ramirez, MA, Parks BG, Murthi AM, Orthopedics, 9/1/2014
Roundworm-associated median nerve compression: A case report
Ramirez, JM, Ramirez MA, Essilfie A, Mollano, A, Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 1/1/2013
Multimodal Local Infiltration Analgesia in Total shoulder Replacement
Ramirez, JM, Ramirez MA, Essilfie A, Mollano, A, Pain Manage, 1/1/2013
Shoulder Dislocation in the Elderly Patient
Ramirez, MA. Murthi AM, J Am Acad Orthop Surg, 10/1/2012
Reverse Total shoulder replacement for irreparable rotator cuff tears and cuff tear arthropathy
Ramirez, MA, Ramirez, JM, Murthi AM, Clin Sports Med, 10/1/2012
Total elbow arthroplasty in a patient with proximal radioulnar synostosis
Ramirez MA, Murthi AM, Curr Orthop Pract, 9/1/2012
Does Late Night Hip Surgery Affect Outcome?
Chacko AT, Ramirez MA, Ramappa AJ, Richardson LC, Appleton PT, Rodriguez EK, J Trauma, 8/1/2011
Digital Soft Tissue Trauma: A Concise Primer of Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Traumatic Hand Injuries
Ramirez MA, Means KR, Iowa Orthop J, 1/1/2011
Prevalence and correlates of Hypertension: A cross-sectional study among rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa
de Ramirez SS, Enquobahrie DA, Nyadzi G, Mjungu D, Magombo F, Ramirez M, Sachs SE, Willett W, J Hum Hypertens, 12/1/2010
Detection of Orthopedic Implants by High-sensitivity walk-through metal detectors
Ramirez MA, Rodriguez EK, Zurakowski D. Richardson LC, J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1/1/2007
Musculoskeletal Medicine: An Assessment of the Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical Students
Day CS, Yeh AC, Franko O, Ramirez MA, Krupat E, Academic Medicine, 1/1/2007
Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Spontaneous Bilateral Achilles' Tendon Rupture
Ramirez MA, Richardson LC, J Foot Ankle Surg, 1/1/2007
Preliminary results of a retrospective Review of Hip Fracture Operations at Night versus Daytime
Ramirez MA, Richardson LC, Hong J, Rodriguez EK, Ramappa AJ, The Orthopedic Journal at Harvard Medical School, 1/1/2006
Detection of Orthopaedic Implants In-vivo by walk-through metal detectors
Ramirez MA, Rodriguez EK, Zurakowski D, Richardson LC, The Orthopedic Journal at Harvard Medical School, 1/1/2006
Spontaneous Bilateral Achilles tendon Rupture: A case Report and Review of the Literature
Ramirez MA, Richardson LC, The Orthopedic Journal at Harvard Medical School, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

Controversies in Shoulder Instability.
Chapter: Point/counterpoint. Chronic locked anterior dislocations: soft tissue allografts.
Page 156 - 160Ramirez MA, Murthi AMEditors: Dodson CC, Dines DM, Dines JS, Walch G, Williams GR.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA2014
ProceduresConsult: Internal Medicine.
Chapter: General Splinting Techniques.
Ramirez MA, Richardson LC, Souza K, Day CSEditors: Thomsen, T & Setnik, G.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2006

Lectures

Kissing Intramedullary Devices: How Close is Too Close?
Baltimore, MD - 4/21/2014
Multimodal Local Infiltration Analgesia In Shoulder Replacement: A Randomized, Double Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study.
Baltimore, MD - 4/12/2014
Olecranon Tip Autograft for Irreparable Coronoid Fractures.
New Orleans, LA - 3/15/2014
Olecranon tip osteoarticular autograft transfer for irreparable coronoid process fractures.
Miami, FL - 11/1/2013
Olecranon tip osteoarticular autograft transfer for irreparable coronoid process fractures. A biomechanical study.
Nagoya, Japan - 4/10/2013
Does Kinesiotape affect patellofemoral contact pressures?
Chicago, IL - 3/20/2013
Does Late night surgery affect outcome?
Baltimore, MD - 10/13/2010
Mirza Single-Portal Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release. A Prospective, Randomized Study.
1/9/2009
Musculoskeletal Medicine: An Assessment of the Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical Students at Harvard Medical School.
San Francisco, CA - 3/1/2008
Preparedness of Medical Students in Basic Musculoskeletal Medicine of the Upper Extremity.
Seattle, WA - 9/27/2007
Results on the Effectiveness of the Musculoskeletal Curriculum at Harvard Medical School.
Seattle, WA - 10/27/2006
Detection of Orthopedic Implants by High-Sensitivity walk-through metal detectors.
Boston, MA - 5/11/2006
Airport Detectors Mostly Insensitive to Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Implants.
Boston, MA - 5/11/2006
CMC Arthritis of the thumb: Interactive Case Session.
San Antonio, TX - 9/23/2005
The Epidemiologic and Nutrition Transition: Prevalence and Correlates of Hypertension in Rural East Africa.
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