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Simon Mears, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Little Rock, AR, UAMS Medical Center

SimonCavendishMearsMD, PhD, FAOA

Orthopaedic Surgery • Little Rock, AR

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

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Summary

  • Dr. Simon Mears is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as well as a professor of orthopaedic surgery in the College of Medicine at UAMS. His special interests include total hip and knee replacement, hip fracture care, and geriatric orthopaedics.

    Dr. Mears earned a Medical degree and a Ph.D. degree in Neurobiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in orthopaedic traumatology at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland as well as a second fellowship in hip and knee replacement at the Mayo Clinic. He has won the prestigious Jahnigen Award in geriatric medicine. Dr. Mears practiced at the Johns Hopkins University for ten years and served there as Chairman of orthopedic surgery at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

    Dr. Mears specializes in hip and knee replacement including both primary and revision surgery. His research interests include the clinical outcomes of geriatric patients and the biomechanics of fixation in osteoporotic bone. He is currently president of the International Geriatric Fracture Society and Deputy editor for the Journal Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2002 - 2003
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandOrthopaedic Traumatology, 2001 - 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2001
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2015
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President International Geriatric Fracture Society, 2015-2017
  • Austrian Swiss German Travelling Fellowship American Orthopaedic Association, 2016
  • Dennis Jahnigen Career Development Award American Geriatric Society, Atlantic Philantrhopies, 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Depth of Sedation in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Repair on Postoperative DeliriumThe STRIDE Randomized Clinical Trial  
    Frederick E Sieber, Allan Gottschalk, Karin J Neufeld, Simon C Mears, Erik A Hasenboehler, Esther S Oh, Mahmood Jaberi, George E Bigelow, Paul B Rosenberg, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • College of Medicine Celebrates Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Dean’s Honor Day
    College of Medicine Celebrates Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Dean’s Honor DayMay 25th, 2022
  • UAMS Names 4 Vice Chairs for Orthopedic Surgery
    UAMS Names 4 Vice Chairs for Orthopedic SurgeryMay 10th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Simon Mears, Dr. Simon Mears, MD, Dr. S Mears, Dr. Simon Cavendish Mears