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Shyam Kishan, MD

Shyam Kishan, MDDr. Shyam Kishan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in pediatric orthopedic and scoliosis surgery. He is fluent in many languages including French, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Dr. Kishan specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions, such as trauma, fractures, infections, benign tumors, limb deformities, hip dysplasia, exstrophy, and clubfoot. He has expertise in spine deformities, the management of early-onset scoliosis (Mehta casting, Magec growing rods, and Vertebral Body Tethering -VBT), scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis.

Medical Director

Dr. Kishan is the medical director of Medical City Children’s Hospital Orthopedics & Spine and Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma programs. He has received many academic honors and awards, has published in several peer-reviewed journals, and presented his work at national and international meetings. He is a member of several prestigious societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Scoliosis Research Society, American Orthopaedic Association, and International Spine Study Group. Dr. Kishan involves his patients and their families in the tailoring of their child’s treatment plans, treating each patient and family as if they were his own.

  • He specializes in the treatment of all types of Pediatric Orthopedics conditions. For more information, please check him out here: medicalcitykidsortho.com
  • For Spine and Scoliosis Dr. Kishan has great experience in the following:
    • Complex pediatric Spine Conditions 
    • Disc Herniation
    • Kyphosis
    • Revision Surgery
    • Scoliosis including Early Onset Scoliosis and Scoliosis Casting
    • Growing Rods for Early-onset scoliosis
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Sciatica
    • Spina Bifida
    • Spinal muscular atrophy
    • Spine Deformity
    • Spine Disorders
    • Spondylolysis / listhesis
    • Vertebral Body Tethering System for Scoliosis Treatment

Outside of work, Dr. Kishan enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys listening to an eclectic collection of music, cooking, baking bread, traveling, gardening, and catching up on historical shows.

Dr. Kishan has a scoliosis and spine office in Dallas.
He accepts new patients and most insurance plans.

Contact us today for an appointment!

Castle Connolly Best Doctor award: City and Regional 2012-2017. Indianapolis, IN
Castle Connolly Best Doctor award: City and Regional 2018-2020. Dallas, TX
D Magazine – Best Doctors of Dallas, 2017-current.

Dr. Shyam Kishan, Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2020
Dr. Shyam Kishan, Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 5 years, 2020
Dr. Shyam Kishan, Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award. 2020
D Magazine Best Doctor Award 2022
Dr. Richard Hostin, D Magazine Best
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Dr. Shyam Kishan, MD received D Magazines Best Doctors 2018
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2022 Shyam Kishan Top Doctor Award
2021 Shyam Kishan Top Doctor Award
2020 Shyam Kishan Top Doctor Award
2019 Shyam Kishan Top Doctor Award
2018 Shyam Kishan Top Doctor Award

Curriculum Vitae

Current Title and Affiliations

Physician, Southwest Scoliosis and Spine Institute Medical Director, Medical City Pediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma Medical Director, Medical City Children’s Orthopedic and Spine Specialists

Educational Background for Shyam Kishan MD

Diploma / Position

Institution

Year

Higher Secondary Certificate

Madras University, Madras, India

First Rank in Graduating Class of 250 students

7/1983

Honors grades in all semesters

3/1985

Merit Scholarship Award, Government of India 1985

Medical School:

MBBS and Rotating Internship

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Madras University, India. Pondicherry, India.

Third Rank in graduating class of 65 students Honors grades in all semesters
Indian Academy of Pediatrics Award 1988 Endowment Prize in Community Medicine 1988

7/1985
1/1991

Resident

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
Ophthalmology

1/1991
6/1991

MS (Orthopaedics)
DNB (Orthopaedics)

Seth G. S. Medical College & Affiliated Hospitals
Bombay University, Bombay, India

2400 bedded hospital system with 350+ orthopaedic beds. Diplomat of the National Board (DNB), Orthopaedic Surgery University First Rank Holder in graduating class
University of Bombay Merit Scholarship Award

8/1991
7/1994

Chief Resident
(Orthopaedics)

Seth G. S. Medical College & Affiliated Hospitals Bombay, India

8/1994
1/1995

Medical Officer

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital
Bombay, India
Emergency Room Physician
Hospital Administrator
Teaching Faculty

2/1995
1/1996

Research Fellow

Department of Surgery
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY.

7/1996
6/1997

Intern & Resident

General Surgery
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY

ABSITE 1998 – 99th percentile
ABSITE 1999 – 97th percentile

7/1997
6/1999

Resident

General Surgery

UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ.

7/1999
6/2000

Shyam Kishan MD was nominated by medical student body for the Golden Apple Award for best teaching resident

Resident

Orthopaedic Surgery
UMDNJ – New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ

7/2000
6/2004

Shyam Kishan MD ws nominated as one of the AOA-OREF-Zimmer Orthopaedic Resident Leaders, AOA Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC 2003

Elected Administrative Chief Resident of the program
OITE 2000 – 99th percentile
OITE 2001 – 97th percentile
OITE 2002 – 98th percentile
OITE 2003 – 96th percentile

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis
Children’s Hospital of San Diego San Diego, CA.

8/2004
7/2005

Employment for Shyam Kishan MD

Staff

Shriners Hospitals for Children

9/2005

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Erie, PA.

8/2006

Assistant Professor

Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA.

9/2006
5/2010

Adjunct Clinical

Loma Linda University Medical Center

5/2010

Assistant Professor

Loma Linda, CA.

5/2017

Associate Professor

Riley Hospital for Children

8/2010

Pediatric Orthopaedics
Indiana University Indianapolis, IN.

6/2017

Medical Director
Medical City Dallas Childrens Hospital

9/2017

Pediatric Orthopaedics & Trauma
Dallas, TX

present

Certifications for Shyam Kishan MD

  1. ABOS Board recertified valid until 2028
  2. ECFMG Certificate 0-533-599-7 – permanently validated.
  3. USMLE I: 06/1995, Score 226/89 (90th percentile).
  4. USMLE II: 08/1995, Score 247/91 (99th percentile).
  5. USMLE III: 05/1999, Score 212/85.
  6. FRCS – Section A, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, 1995.
  7. Diplomat of National Board (DNB – Orthopaedics), India, 1994.
  8. Master of Surgery (MS – Orthopaedics), University of Bombay, India, 1994.

Licensure for Shyam Kishan MD

NPI Number 1689644528
Indiana State Medical License: 01060871A, valid through 10/2017
California State Medical License: A84740, valid through 05/2019
Texas Medical License: R1799, valid through 02/2019
Pennsylvania State Medical License: MD426393 – inactive status
New Jersey State Medical License: MA 072329 – inactive status Permanent Licenses to practice medicine in the states of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, India

Memberships

  1. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
  2. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
  3. Scoliosis Research Society.
  4. American Orthopaedic Association.
  5. Growing Spine Study Group

Honors and Awards for Shyam Kishan MD

  1. Castle Connolly Best Doctor award: City and Regional 2012-2017. Indianapolis, IN.
  2. Castle Connolly Best Doctor award: City and Regional 2018. Dallas, TX
  3. D Magazine – Best Doctors of Dallas, 2017-current.

Committees

Medical City Dallas Childrens Hospital 2017 – present
  1. Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Liaison for Pediatric Trauma Center
  2. Community Pediatric Advisory Council Member
  3. OR Surgical Governance Committee Member
Spina Bifida Association 2016 – 17
  1. Working Group Member for Orthopaedic Healthcare Guidelines: evaluate and make evidence based recommendations for management of orthopaedic issues in Spina Bifida patients.
Riley Hospital for Children 2010 – 2017
  1. Lean process participant for Value Stream Analyses
  2. Physician Engagement Team – Riley Hospital for Children
Indiana University Health 2010 – 2017
  1. Neuro Value Stream Committee Member
Indiana University 2010 – 2017
  1. Resident Selection Committee – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  2. Chair of Clinical Competency Committee – IU Orthopedic Residency Program
  3. Resident/Intern Bootcamp Faculty
  4. Faculty Advisor/Mentor for residents
Loma Linda University 2006-2010
  1. Pediatric Trauma Q.I – Loma Linda University Medical Center.
  2. Orthopaedic Q.I. – Loma Linda University Medical Center.
  3. Orthopaedic Resident Research Committee – Loma Linda University
  4. Clinical Sciences Faculty Advisory Council (CSFAC) – Loma Linda University Medical Center.
  5. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Director – Loma Linda University.
  6. Resident Selection Committee – Loma Linda University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Journal Reviewer

  1. Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
  2. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.
  3. POSNA for Annual Meeting Paper Submissions

Publications by Shyam Kishan MD

  1. Tysklind RG, Myung K, Gantsoudes G, Kishan S, Turner C, Lee S, Wanner M, Sabatino M, Linger S, Loder RT.

    Intraobserver and Interobserver Measurement Variability of the Rib-Vertebral Angle
    J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 27984489

  2. Allen J, Akpolat YT, Kishan S, Peppers T, Asgarzadie F, Cheng W.
    Comparison Between Gearshift and Drill Techniques for Pedicle Screw Placement by Resident Surgeons. International Journal of Spine Surgery. 2015 Volume 9 Article 23 DOI: 10.14444/2023
  3. Lopez M, Kishan S, Bahk T, Mathur M. Severe Lordoscoliosis causing Mechanical Airway Compression. Chest 145(3 Suppl):436A· March 2014
  4. Jensen RD, Stasic AS, Kishan S et al. Cardiorespiratory Effects of Derotational Casting during Anesthesia for Children with Early Onset Scoliosis. Open Journal of Anesthesiology, 2014, 4: 36-40.
  5. Kishan, S. Advanced Praxis – Case Management: Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. Physicians Practice/IU Health Physicians. September 2011;11(5): A1-A7.
  6. Sanders JO, D’Astous J, Fitzgerald M, Khoury JG, Kishan S, Sturm PF. Derotational Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. September 2009;29(6):581-587.
  7. Moore RT, Kishan S, Quigley R. Is there functional morbidity of fractures in non-ambulatory pediatric patients with cerebral palsy? Does fracture prevention prevent functional deterioration?
    Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. 51 (Supplement 5):47, September 2009.
  8. Vives MJ, Kishan S, Asghar J, Peng B, Reiter MF, Milo S, Livingston D. Spinal Injuries in Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles. J Spinal Disord Tech. June 2008;21(4):281-7.
  9. Sanders JO, Khoury JG, Browne RH, Kishan S et al. Predicting Scoliosis Progression from Skeletal Maturity: A Simplified Classification during Adolescence. J. Bone Joint Surg. Am; March 2008;90:540-553.
  10. Sanders JO, Khoury JG, Kishan S. A technique for calculating limb length inequality and epiphysiodesis timing using the multiplier method and a spreadsheet. Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics. July 2007;1(2):151-155.
  11. Kishan S. Bastrom T, Betz RR, Lenke LG, Lowe TG, Clements D, D’Andrea L, Sucato DJ, Newton PO. Thoracoscopic scoliosis surgery affects pulmonary function less than thoracotomy at two years post-surgery. Spine. February 15, 2007;32(4):453-8.
  12. Kishan, S, Upasani V, Mahar A, Oka S, Odell R, Rohmiller M, Newton P, Wenger D. Biomechanical stability of single versus two-screw fixation of an unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis model: effect of screw position in the femoral neck. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics September/October 2006;26(5):601-605.
  13. Upasani V, Kishan S, Oka S, Mahar A, Rohmiller M, Pring M, Wenger D. Biomechanical analysis of single screw fixation for slipped capital femoral epiphysis: are more threads across the physis necessary for stability? Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics July/August 2006;26(4):474-478.
  14. Wenger D, Kishan S, Pring M. Impingement in childhood hip disease. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (B), July 2006;15(4):233-243.
  15. Sabharwal S, Kishan S, Behrens FF. Principles of Femoral External Fixation. American Journal of Orthopedics, May 2005;34(5):218-23.
  16. Kishan S, Vives MJ, Reiter MF. Timing of Surgery in Spinal Cord Injury. J Spinal Cord Med 2005:28(1):11-19.
  17. Munjal K, Kishan S, Sabharwal S. Post-traumatic pediatric distal tibiofibular synostosis – A Case Report. Foot and Ankle International June 2004, Vol 25(6):429-433.
  18. Kishan S, Sabharwal S, Behrens FF, Reilly MC, Sirkin MS. External Fixation of the Femur – Basic Concepts. Techniques in Orthopaedics 2002;17(2):239-244.
  19. Mohan BV, Kishan S et al. Irreducible dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of the thumb – A report of two cases. Journal of Postgraduate Medicine 1996;42(1):30-31.
  20. Munshi PK, Mohan BV, Kishan S, et al. A rare case of a volar fracture-dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the index finger. Bombay Hospital Journal 1994;36(4):238-9.
  21. Kishan S, Pathak RH. Evaluation of the External Fixator in the correction of Talipes Equinovarus. Postgraduate Dissertation, University of Bombay, India 1994.
  22. Krishnamurthy N, Veliath S, Kishan S et al. The standardized distal motor latencies and peak-to-peak amplitudes of evoked muscle action potentials in the extremities of humans. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 1988;32(1):51-55.

Book Chapters

  1. Vives M, Kishan S. Postoperative Spinal Wound Infections and Postprocedural Diskitis. In Complications of Pediatric and Adult Spine Surgery. Vaccaro AR (Ed). Marcel Dekker 2004.
  2. Kishan S, Sanders JO. Shoulder Injuries. Chapter 30 in Pediatric Orthopaedic Secrets 3rd edition. Staheli LT, Song KM (Eds.) Mosby 2007.

Book Review

  1. Spinal Deformities: The Essentials. Robert F. Heary and Todd J. Albert, editors. J Neurosurg Vol 108. January 2008

Presentations

International

  1. Kishan S. Knapp D, Rahm M, Rathjen K, Lafage V, Cunningham M, Boachie-Adjei O, Bao H, Reigrut J. Selective Thoracic Fusion with Spontaneous Improvement of Lumbar Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. SRS Annual Meeting September 2016, Prague, Czech Republic. (EPoster).
  2. Kishan S, Knapp D, Rahm M, Rathjen K, Lafage V, Cunningham M, Boachie-Adjei O, Bao H, Reigrut J. Selective Thoracic Fusion with Spontaneous Improvement of Lumbar Curve in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) July 2016, Washington DC. Whitecloud Award Nominee (Podium)
  3. Cunningham M, Boachie-Adjei O, Kim HJ, Kishan S, Knapp D, Rahm M, Rathjen K, Tucker S, Lafage V, Kostuik J. Radiographic Outcomes of an Enhanced Rigidity Spinal Beam construct in the AIS population. Philip Zorab Symposium, The Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK. June 2015. (Podium).
  4. Lopez M, Kishan S, Bahk T, Mathur M. Severe Lordoscoliosis causing Mechanical Airway Compression. Chest World Congress 2014. Madrid (Poster).
  5. Schwend R, Kishan S, Blakemore L et al, (Complex Spine Study Group). Relationship of Pediatric Rib to Thoracic Vertebral Morphology with Age. 50th Anniversary Philip Zorab Symposium, The Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK. June 2013. (Podium).
  6. Kishan S, Blakemore L, Schwend R et al, (Complex Spine Study Group). Rib and Vertebral growth and relationship to Chest Volume. 50th Anniversary Philip Zorab Symposium, The Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK. June 2013. (Podium).
  7. Schwend R, Kishan S, Blakemore L et al, (Complex Spine Study Group). New Data on the Growth Patterns of the Pediatric Spinal Canal. 50th Anniversary Philip Zorab Symposium, The Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK. June 2013. (EPoster).
  8. Ferguson J, Kishan S, Blakemore L et al, (Complex Spine Study Group). Posterior Rib Geometry – What is the Ideal Site for Proximal Rib Anchors in Growing Spine Surgery? 50th Anniversary Philip Zorab Symposium, The Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK. June 2013. (EPoster).
  9. Kishan S, Jenson R, Stasic A, Dierdorf S et al. Pulmonary Function Changes During EDF Casting for Early Onset Scoliosis-A Follow-up Study. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, Nov 2012. (Podium).
  10. Kishan S, Jenson R, Stasic A, Dierdorf S et al. EDF Casting Preserves Pulmonary Function in EOS – A Preliminary Study. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, Nov 2012. (Podium).
  11. Kishan S, Shafer C. Traction in EDF Casting for EOS – Curve Type Influences Results. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, Nov 2012. (EPoster)
  12. Kishan S, Shafer C. Traction for EDF Casting for EOS – How Much and What Happens. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, Nov 2012. (EPoster)
  13. Kishan S, Jenson R, Stasic A, Dierdorf S et al. Pulmonary Function Changes During EDF Casting for Early Onset Scoliosis-A Preliminary Report. The 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012. (Podium)
  14. Woo R, Blakemore LC, Trammell TR, Kishan S and the Complex Spine Study Group. A Comprehensive Nomenclature for Standardized Radiographic Measurements of Vertebral Morphology. The 19th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST). Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012. (Poster)
  15. Wang L, Lee C, Kishan S, Schlunt ML. Combined Intrathecal / Epidural Analgesia for Pain Management after Pediatric Spinal Fusions for Scoliosis. ASRA 35th Annual Regional Anesthesia Meeting and Workshops April 22-25, 2010 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  16. Wang L, Lee C, Kishan S, Schlunt ML. Combined Intrathecal / Epidural Analgesia for Pain Management after Pediatric Spinal Fusions for Scoliosis. NYSORA World Anesthesia Congress. Dubai, UAE. March 7-12, 2010.
  17. Sanders, JO, D’Astous J, Fitzgerald ML, Khoury JG, Kishan S et al. Cotrel Derotation Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. The 2nd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and Growing Spine, Montreal, Quebec. November 7-8, 2008. (Podium)
  18. Sanders JO, Fitzgerald ML, Khoury JG, Kishan S et al. Cotrel Derotation Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. IMAST Hong Kong, China. July 2008. (Podium)
  19. M Vives, S Kishan, J Asghar, M Reiter, S Milo, D Livingston. Spinal Injuries in Pedestrians struck by Motor Vehicles. Orthopedic Trauma Association. Ottawa, ON, Canada. October 20-22, 2005. Scientific Poster #41.
  20. S Kishan, T Bastrom, R Betz, L Lenke, T Lowe, D Clements, L D’Andrea, D Sucato, P Newton. Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Surgery Affects Pulmonary Function Less Than Thoracotomy At Two Years Post-Surgery. International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques IMAST. Banff Alberta Canada. July 7-9, 2005. (Poster)
  21. Benevenia J, Patterson F, Kishan S. Reconstruction after forearm sarcoma resections in children – the single bone forearm. 12th International Symposium on Limb Salvage. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. September 15-17th (Podium)
  22. Kishan S, Pandit H, Sonsale PD, Bhojraj SY. Cervical Locked Facets and Disc Herniation. Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference, Bombay, India 1994.

National:

  1. Kishan S, Shafer C, Sundblad K, Loder R. Positive Predictors of Success in EDF Casting – The Role of Traction. POSNA Annual Meeting, Austin TX. May 11, 2018.
  2. Kishan S, Shafer C, Sundblad K, Loder R. EDF Casting preserves Pulmonary Function in Early Onset Scoliosis – A Follow-up. POSNA Annual Meeting, Austin TX. May 10, 2018.
  3. Kishan S, Knapp D, Rahm M, Rathjen K, Lafage V, Cunningham M, Boachie-Adjei O, Bao H, Lafage R. The Importance of Sagittal Alignment in Correcting Thoracolumbar Coronal Curves to Avoid Flattening of Thoracic Kyphosis. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting, October 2016, Boston MA. (poster)
  4. Hanna AH, Wang L, Lee C, Kishan S, Schlunt ML. Combined Intrathecal / Epidural Analgesia for Pain Management after Pediatric Spinal Fusions for Scoliosis. ASA Annual Society of Anesthesiologists, October 16-20th, 2010 San Diego, CA.
  5. Moore RT, Kishan S, Quigley R. Is there functional morbidity of fractures in non-ambulatory pediatric patients with cerebral palsy? Does fracture prevention prevent functional deterioration AACPDM Annual Meeting, Scottsdale AZ? Sept. 23-26, 2009 (Poster SP14).
  6. Sanders JO, Fitzgerald ML, Khoury JG, Kishan S et al. Cotrel Derotation Casting for Progressive Infantile Scoliosis. POSNA Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. Apr.30 – May 3, 2008. (Podium). Anthony Herring Clinical Scientific Paper Award winner.
  7. Sanders JO, Khoury JG, Browne RH, Kishan S et al. Predicting Scoliosis Behavior by Skeletal Age – Reliability and Validity of a Simplified System. AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. March 5-9, 2008. (Podium)
  8. Sanders JO, Khoury JG, Browne RH, Kishan S et al. Predicting Scoliosis Behavior by Skeletal Age – Reliability and Validity of a Simplified System. American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. October 28, 2007. (Podium).
  9. Sanders JO, Khoury JG, Browne RH, Kishan S et al. Reliability and Validity of a Simplified Tanner-Whitehouse Classification System in Girls with Idiopathic Scoliosis. POSNA Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL. May 2007. (Podium)
  10. Kishan S. Percutaneous Epiphysiodesis using Transepiphyseal Screws (PETS). Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Specialty Day. AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. February 17th, 2007. (Podium).
  11. Kesani AK, Patterson FR, Beebe KS, Kishan S, Benevenia J. Malignant Forearm Tumors: Functional Outcome of a Novel Single Bone Forearm Surgical Approach. Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Annual Meeting, Key West, FL. June 8-10, 2006. (Poster).
  12. Kishan S, Upasani, Mahar, Oka, Odell, Rohmiller, Newton, Wenger. Biomechanical stability of single versus two-screw fixation of an unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis model: effect of screw position in the femoral neck. Orthopaedic Research Society, March 19-22, 2006 Chicago, IL. (Podium)
  13. Upasani, Kishan S, Oka, Mahar, Rohmiller, Pring, Wenger. Biomechanical analysis of single screw fixation for slipped capital femoral epiphysis: are more threads across the physis necessary for stability? Orthopaedic Research Society. March 19-22, 2006, Chicago, IL. (Poster)
  14. Kishan S, T Bastrom, R Betz, L Lenke, T Lowe, D Clements, L D’Andrea, D Sucato, P Newton. Thoracoscopic Scoliosis Surgery Affects Pulmonary Function Less Than Thoracotomy at Two Years Post-Surgery. Scoliosis Research Society. Oct. 28-30, 2005 / Loews Miami Beach, Miami. Hibbs Award Nominee (Podium).

Local/Regional:

  1. Kishan, S. Early Onset Scoliosis. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Medical City Dallas Childrens’ Hospital, Dallas. Dec 12, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Invited Speaker. Optimizing Non-Operative Care of Early Onset Scoliosis Patients. Lunch Break-out Session. ICEOS, San Diego. Nov 16, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Spine Surgery. Nursing School Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Nursing. Indianapolis, IN. Jun 7, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Early Onset Scoliosis, Thoracic Insufficiency and What We Learned from 175 EDF Scoliosis Casts. Grand Rounds Invited Speaker. Shriners Hospitals for Children, Sacramento. Apr 18, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Apr 11, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Spine Anatomy – Cadaver Lab. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 8, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Neuromuscular Spine. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jan 31, 2017.
  1. Kishan, S. Casting Techniques. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Sept 6, 2016.
  1. Kishan, S. Limb Length Discrepancy. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Aug 16, 2016.
  1. Kishan, S. Spine Anatomy – Cadaver Lab. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 17, 2016
  1. Kishan, S. Nursing Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Nursing. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 10, 2016.
  1. Kishan, S. Imaging in Orthopedics. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Sept 29, 2015.
  1. Kishan S. Juvenile Inflammatory Arthropathy. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Aug 11, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Mar 31, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Casting Techniques. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 24, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Spine Anatomy – Cadaver Lab. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 11, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Neuromuscular Spine. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Feb 10, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Neurosurgery Grand Rounds. Methodist Hospital.Department of Neurosurgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jan 14, 2015.
  1. Kishan, S. Limb Length Discrepancy. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Dec 2014.
  1. Kishan, S. Resident Practice Management Lecture Series. Intern Boot Camp 2013. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jul, 2014.
  1. Kishan, S. Medical Record Keeping. Intern Boot Camp 2013. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jul, 2014.
  1. Kishan, S. Cerebral Palsy I. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. May 27 2014.
  1. Kishan, S. Imaging in Orthopedics. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Sept 10, 2013.
  1. Kishan S. Pelvic Screw Trajectory and placement. DePuy Synthes Spine Future Leaders Workshop: Surgical Management of Adult Spinal Deformity. Indianapolis, IN. Sep 6,7, 2013.
  1. Kishan, S. Tibial and Patellar Fractures. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Aug 13, 2013.
  1. Kishan, S. Resident Practice Management Lecture Series. Intern Boot Camp 2013. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jul 25, 2013
  1. Kishan, S. Medical Record Keeping. Intern Boot Camp 2013. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jul 23, 2013.
  1. Kishan, S. Cerebral Palsy I. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jun 4, 2013.
  1. Kishan, S. Spring Assembly of Coders – Indiana Chapter of CSTs. St. Francis Hospital, Greenwood, IN. Mar 9, 2013
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Jan 8, 2013.
  1. Kishan, S. Juvenile Inflammatory Arthropathy. Pediatric Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Indianapolis, IN. Dec 4, 2012.
  1. Kishan S. Imaging in Pediatric Orthopedics. Pediatric Orthopedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children, September 11th, 2012.
  1. Kishan S. Tibia Fractures and Patellar fractures. Pediatric Orthopedic Grand Rounds. Riley Hospital for Children, August 14th, 2012.
  1. Kishan, S. Spinal surgery and post operative PICU nursing care. Indiana University School of Nursing. Indianapolis, IN. November 7, 2011.
  1. Kishan, S. Torticollis and Congenital Spinal Deformity. y Grand Rounds. Wishard Hospital. Tudor Auditorium, Indianapolis, IN. November 2, 2011.
  1. Kishan, S. Spinal Surgery and Manipulation. Indiana University School of Nursing Lecture. Indianapolis, IN. October 25, 2011.
  1. Kishan, S. American Academy of Professional Coders, Local Chapter of American Coders/Pediatric Orthopedics "Spines". Indianapolis, IN. October 11, 2011.
  1. Kishan, S. Update on Musculoskeletal Malignancies. 14th Annual West Hawaii Cancer Symposium. Kona, Hawaii. September 1-5, 2011. (Invited Speaker)
  1. Kishan, S. Idiopathic Scoliosis. PM&R Teaching Rounds. Indiana University Medical Center. November 22, 2010.
  1. Kishan, S. Diagnosis and surgical repair of common thoracic deformities. 2010 Pediatric Pulmonary Update Seminar, Carmel, IN. November 3rd, 2010. (Invited Speaker)
  1. Kishan, S. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Pediatric Teaching Rounds. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, April 21, 2010.
  1. Kishan, S. Congenital Scoliosis – Associated other anomalies. Pediatric Teaching Rounds. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, March 24, 2010
  1. Kishan, S. Idiopathic Scoliosis. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, February 3, 2010.
  1. Kishan, S. History and Differential Diagnosis of Bone cysts. Pediatric Teaching Rounds. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, December 16, 2009.
  1. Kishan, S. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, June 3, 2009.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Trauma: What’s New. Presented at the 29th Annual Harold B. Boyd Lectures, Orthopaedic Trauma, in conjunction with the 2009 77th Annual Post-Graduate Convention. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. March 8, 2009.
  1. Kishan, S. Scoliosis from Infancy Through Adolescence. Pediatric Grand Rounds. Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. December 19, 2008.
  1. Kishan, S. Idiopathic Scoliosis Management Concepts. Spine Grand Rounds and Journal Club. San Bernardino, CA. March 17, 2008.
  1. Kishan, S. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease-Clinical/Radiological Features and Management. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Loma Linda, CA. January 23, 2008.
  1. Kishan, S. Limb Length Inequality In Lower Extremities-Clinical/Radiological Features and Management. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds. Loma Linda, CA. January 2, 2008.
  1. Kishan, S. Infantile Scoliosis Casting. Anesthesiology Grand Rounds. Loma Linda, CA. October 24, 2007.
  1. Kishan, S. Infantile Scoliosis Casting. West Coast Peer-to-Peer Spine Deformity Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 2006.
  1. Kishan, S. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. July 2006.
  1. Kishan, S. Myopathy and Neuropathy. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. June 2006.
  1. Kishan, S. Skeletal Dysplasias. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. April 2006.
  1. Miyanji F, Pring ME, Mahar A, Kishan S, Wenger DR. Biomechanical Stability of Fully Threaded Versus Partially Threaded Screws for Fixation of an Unstable SCFE in an in-vitro Porcine Model. 33rd David Sutherland Visiting Professorship. San Diego, CA. March 2006.
  1. Kishan, S. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. January 2006.
  1. Kishan, S. Peroneal Spastic Flatfoot. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. December 2005.
  1. Kishan, S. Syndromes of Orthopaedic Importance. Shriners Hospitals for Children. Erie, PA. October 2005.
  1. Kishan, S. Lower Extremity Trauma in Children. Grand Rounds. UCSD Department of Orthopaedic, Mercy Hospital. San Diego, CA. April 2005.
  1. Kishan, S. Limb Length Inequality in Children. Grand Rounds. UCSD Department of Orthopaedics, Mercy Hospital. San Diego, CA. January 2005.
  1. Kishan, S. In vivo evaluation of a novel cortical bone allograft processing technique – a radiographic assessment. Resident Research Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. June 2004.
  1. Kishan, S. Lateral Condyle Fractures in Children. Resident Case Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. September 2003.
  1. Kishan, S. The Single Bone Forearm. Resident Case Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. July 2003.
  1. Kishan, S. Pelvic support osteotomy and distal realignment for untreated developmental dysplasia of the hip. Resident Case Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. July 2003.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Genu Valgum: Treatment Considerations. Resident Case Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. January 2002
  1. Kishan, S. Surface Replacement Arthroplasty of the Hip. Resident Presentation. Hospital Center of Orange. July 2001.
  1. Kishan, S. Pediatric Pathological Femoral Neck Fracture secondary to a Bone Cyst. Resident Case Presentation. UMDNJ-NJMS Dept. of Orthopaedics. April 2001.

Research by Shyam Kishan MD

Research Funding/Grants

Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis, IN.

  1. K2M Post Approval Clinical Trial- Preservation of Thoracic Kyphosis as a Function of Rod Stiffness in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and/or Scheuermann’s Kyphosis with the use of K2M MESA Rail – $13,797.00

  2. Prospective study on use of K2M MESA Rail in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – $25,545.00

Laboratory Research

  1. Screw fixation of SCFE, Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego 2005.
  2. In vivo evaluation of a novel cortical bone allograft processing technique. Canine study performed at the Laboratories for Orthopaedic Research, UMDNJ-NJMS, Newark, NJ.

Clinical Research

A: Medical City Dallas Childrens Hospital, Dallas, TX 2017 – current

  1. MRI Utilization and Surgery Decision Making in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections – A Prospective Multi-Center Assessment.

B: Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis 2010 – 2017 – IRB approved projects

  1. Pulmonary compliance changes during the manipulation of early onset spinal deformities and cast application.
  2. Traction in EOS casting
  3. A Survey Study of Postoperative Management and Costs of Neuromuscular Scoliosis Patients
  4. K2M Post Approval Clinical Trial – Preservation of Thoracic Kyphosis as a Function of Rod Stiffness in the surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and/or Scheuermann’s Kyphosis with the use of K2M MESA Rail
  5. Prospective study on use of K2M MESA Rail in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  6. Evaluation of the Necessity of Operative Irrigation and Debridement: Pediatric Randomized Trial of Type One Open Fractures (PROOF)
  7. Growth Modulation in the immature Pediatric Spine with Flexible Posterior Tethers – a retrospective short-term follow-up

C: Loma Linda University, Pediatric Research 2009 – 2010

  1. Pediatric TBI and DAI: Normal Appearing Brain is not Normal.

D: Childrens’ Hospital of San Diego 2004-05.

  1. Postoperative Pulmonary Function in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: 2-year follow-up.

E: Projects involved in as Surgical Research Fellow and Study Coordinator, Staten Island University Hospital, NY, 1996-1997

  1. A comparison of Skin Perfusion Pressures and Transcutaneous Oxygen Partial Pressures with wound outcome on patients with ischemic ulcerations on the toes and feet. Sponsor: Vasamedics, Inc.
  2. A double-blind randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose, multicenter trial to assess the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of CGP 46614 (Transforming Growth Factor B) with chronic pressure ulcers using the daily topical application (under dressings) for 16 weeks with 3 month follow-up period (for patients with complete ulcer closure).
    Sponsor: Ciba-Geigy.
  3. Thromboprophylaxis with different treatment regimens of low molecular weight heparin (Fragmin) Vs. Warfarin in Total Hip Replacement – A multicenter double-blind randomized study.
    Sponsor: Pharmacia & Upjohn.
  4. A randomized, modified double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial to evaluate the efficacy and the dose-response of a new estradiol matrix transdermal therapeutic system in the prevention of postmenopausal bone loss.
    Sponsor: Ciba-Geigy.
  5. An open randomized, controlled, single-blind, parallel-group study of the effect of Perflubron emulsion on the duration of reversal of changes in physiological parameters mandating the need for blood transfusion during Radical retropubic prostatectomy, Radical hysterectomy or cystectomy.
    Sponsor: Johnson.
  6. The prevention of deep vein thrombosis in acute spinal cord injury comparing Enoxaparin vs. Low dose Heparin plus External Pneumatic Compression during the first two weeks followed by Enoxaparin vs. Low Dose Heparin for the remaining six weeks.
    Sponsor: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer.

MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS

  1. 14th Annual Fall Spine Symposium, TSRH, Dallas, TX. Oct 5, 2018.
  2. POSNA Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas. May 9-12, 2018.
  3. Brandon Carrell Visiting Professorship, TSRH, Dallas, TX Apr 6-7, 2018
  4. POSNA Annual Meeting, Barcelona, Spain. May 2-6, 2017.
  5. 44th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, Ca. Mar 10, 2017.
  6. Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic Sep 21-24, 2016.
  7. IMAST Washington DC, Jul 13-16, 2016.
  8. POSNA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN Apr 27-30, 2016.
  9. Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN 2015.
  10. Scoliosis Research Society Annual Meeting, Anchorage AL, 2014.
  11. POSNA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, Apr 30-May 3, 2014.
  12. 41th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, Ca. Apr 28, 2014
  13. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, Nov, 2013
  14. 40th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, Ca. May 16-17, 2013.
  15. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), Dublin, Ireland, Nov, 2012
  16. International Clubfoot Symposium: Renewing the Promise, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Oct. 3-5, 2012
  17. Complex Spine Study Group Meeting, Leesburg, VA. August 10, 2012
  18. IMAST, Istanbul, Turkey, July 18-21, 2012
  19. POSNA Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, May 16-20, 2012.
  20. 2012 Hip and Spine Day Conference, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, April 28, 2012.
  21. 39th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, Ca. April 12-13, 2012.
  22. K2M Mesa-Range Workshop, IPOS, Orlando, FL. December 7th, 2011.
  23. 4th Annual Lindseth Lectureship. Indianapolis, IN November 18th , 2011.
  24. Complex Spine Study Group, Herndon, VA, May 21, 2011.
  25. POSNA Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada, May 11-14, 2011.
  26. 38th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA. April 21-22,2011
  27. Complex Spine Study Group, Scottsdale, AZ. January 14-16, 2011.
  28. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), 4th Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada. November 19-20, 2010.
  29. 3rd Annual Lindseth Lectureship. Indianapolis, IN November 5th, 2010.
  30. Current Techniques in Spine Deformity Surgery – Cadaver Laboratory, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. September 30th, 2010. Organized by Stryker Spine.
  31. POSNA Annual Meeting, Hawaii, HI. 2010.
  32. 37th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA. April 2010.
  33. AAOS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. 2010.
  34. Complex Spine Study Group, San Diego, CA. January 7-8, 2010.
  35. International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), 3rd Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey. November 20-21, 2009.
  36. AAOS 42nd Annual Course for Orthopaedic Educators, Chicago, IL. November 1-5, 2009.
  37. Scoliosis Research Society, 44th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. September 23-24, 2009.
  38. Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. April 29, 2009-May 2, 2009.
  39. 36th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA, April 2009.
  40. AAOS Annual Meeting Specialty Day, Las Vegas, NV. February 28, 2009.
  41. 5th Annual International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Lake Buena Vista, FL. December 3-6, 2008.
  42. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. September 18-20, 2008.
  43. Scoliosis Research Society, 43rd Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT. September 10-13, 2008.
  44. Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, N.M. April 30-May 3, 2008.
  45. 35th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA. April 17-18, 2008.
  46. Stryker Spine Meeting, Phoenix, AZ. March 28-30, 2008.
  47. West Coast Peer-to-Peer Spine Deformity Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 9-10, 2007.
  48. American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting, San Francisco, CA. October 2007.
  49. Orthopedic Grand Rounds and Visiting Professorship Se-Il Suk, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, N.Y. July 8, 2007.
  50. 34th Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA. May 17-18, 2007.
  51. Advanced Techniques in Deformity Surgery for Pediatric Spine Surgeons, Medtronic, Scottsdale, AZ. February 23-24, 2007.
  52. AAOS Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. February 2007.
  53. K2-Mesa Spinal System Surgeon Cadaver Training Lab, San Diego, CA. December 16, 2006.
  54. West Coast Peer-to-Peer Spine Deformity Meeting, San Diego, CA. 2006.
  55. Clinical Gait Analysis – A focus on interpretation, Basic Course, Gillette Children’s Hospital, St. Paul, MN. May 18-20, 2006.
  56. 33rd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Childrens’ Hospital, San Diego, CA. March 30-31, 2006.
  57. Baltimore Course – Limb Deformity, Baltimore, MD. September 2005.
  58. DePuy Spine Fellows Graduation, Boston MA. June 2005.
  59. 32nd Annual David H. Sutherland Pediatric Orthopedic Visiting Professorship, Rady Childrens’ Hospital, San Diego, CA. 2005.
  60. AAOS Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. 2005.
  61. IPOS, Orlando, FL, December 2004.
  62. DePuy Anterior Spine Deformity Surgery Tutorial, San Diego, CA. August 2004.
  63. AAOS Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. March 2004.
  64. Spine + Science + Management Course, Medtronic, New Orleans, LA. December 2003.
  65. New Jersey Orthopaedic Society: Annual New Jersey Orthopaedic Symposium, 2003.
  66. AOA-OREF-Zimmer Orthopaedic Resident Leadership Forum and AOA Annual Meeting, Charleston, S.C. June 2003.
  67. New Jersey Medical School – Department of Orthopaedics: The Upper Extremity in Adults and Children, Parsippany, N.J. April 2003
  68. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons: Neuromuscular issues in children, Saddlebrook, N.J. September 2002.
  69. 7th Annual Residents Symposium, Stryker-Howmedica-Osteonics, Phoenix, AZ. September 2002.
  70. AO-ASIF Principles of Fracture Management Course for Residents, Los Angeles, CA. January 2002.
  71. New Jersey Orthopaedic Society: Annual New Jersey Orthopaedic Symposium, October 2001.
  72. New Jersey Orthopaedic Society: Annual New Jersey Orthopaedic Symposium, October 2000.
  73. New Jersey Orthopaedic Society: Annual New Jersey Orthopaedic Symposium, October 1999.
  74. Bayer Workshop on Clinician-Patient Communication, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. February 1998.
  75. FCCS – Fundamentals of Critical Care Support 1998.
  76. Workshop and CME on Total Joint Replacement. Ranawat Orthopaedic Research Foundation, Pune, India. 1995.
  77. Workshop and CME on PLIF, Plates and Screws. Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and Sion Hospital, Bombay, India. August 1994.

Volunteer Experience

Research fellow, Department of Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY. 1996 – 1997. Health Camp, Rotary Club of Pondicherry (Midtown), India. 1991 

Clinical Interests

Pediatric Spinal Deformity: Scoliosis including Early Onset Spine (EOS) Deformity, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Pediatric Limb Deformity, Growth Modulation in Spine and Extremities, Clubfeet, Hip Dysplasia, Pediatric Trauma, Pulmonary function in EOS. 

Current Industry Relationships

Consultant:
Globus, K2M, Precision
Spine Royalties:
Globus, K2M