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Paul Tornetta III, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, MA, Boston Medical Center

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Orthopaedic Surgery Boston, MA

Orthopedic Trauma

Professor, Boston University

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Summary

  • Paul Tornetta, MD, is Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Boston Medical Center (BMC). Dr. Tornetta is Chair of Orthopedic Surgery and professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where he also directs the Residency Program. He leads the Orthopedic Trauma Research Consortium, and is a prolific researcher and author of more than 350 peer-reviewed publications, and has developed new surgical techniques and implants. He is an expert in multicenter clinical trials and clinical trial methodology. Dr. Tornetta is an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, and is the Past President of the OTA and the current President of the AAOS

Education & Training

  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - Present
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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    How Tiger Woods' Road to Recovery Might Look, According to Medical ExpertsFebruary 25th, 2021
  • Students Receive Serchuck Awards at Research Symposium
    Students Receive Serchuck Awards at Research SymposiumMarch 6th, 2018
  • Anti-Clotting Therapy May Be Used Too Often Following Orthopaedic Surgery or Trauma
    Anti-Clotting Therapy May Be Used Too Often Following Orthopaedic Surgery or TraumaSeptember 1st, 2012
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