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Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, NYU Langone Hospitals

ThemistoclesProtopsaltisMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • New York, NY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Themistocles Protopsaltis is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY. He is Chief of Spine Surgery at NYU Langone Health. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 16 years. He specializes in spinal deformity and minimally invasive spine surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Diseases
    NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint DiseasesFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2008 - 2009
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2007 - 2008
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2007 - 2008
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity Patients  
    Alan H Daniels, Peter Passias, Han Jo Kim, Themistocles Protopsaltis, Justin S Smith, Christopher Shaffrey, Eric Klineberg, Frank Schwab, Christopher Ames, World Neurosurgery

Authored Content

  • Rod Fracture Following Apparently Solid Radiographic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity PatientsJune 2018
  • The Use of Patient-Reported Preoperative Activity Levels as a Stratification Tool for Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Adult Spinal Deformity RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • New Spinal Fusion Surgery Technique Leads to Better Outcomes, Reduced OR Time and Length of Stay for Patients
    New Spinal Fusion Surgery Technique Leads to Better Outcomes, Reduced OR Time and Length of Stay for PatientsNovember 23rd, 2020
  • Why a Good Patient-Doctor Relationship Helps Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis
    Why a Good Patient-Doctor Relationship Helps Treat Ankylosing SpondylitisJune 28th, 2019
  • MEDICREA Launches LIFETIME WARRANTY for Its Patient-Specific UNiD™ Constructs at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
    MEDICREA Launches LIFETIME WARRANTY for Its Patient-Specific UNiD™ Constructs at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society (NASS)October 25th, 2016
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Themistocles Protopsaltis, Dr. Themistocles Protopsaltis, MD, Dr. T Protopsaltis