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The Rothman Institute, the largest orthopedic practice in the region, is honored to announce Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, spine chief at the institute, is the recipient of the 2010 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and clinical research for spine care by the North American Spine Society (NASS).
"Dr. Vaccaro clearly stands out as a leader in his field," states Mike West, CEO of the Rothman Institute. "He has made many significant contributions to our knowledge and understanding of spinal injuries and is an outstanding choice for this award."
NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization dedicated to fostering the highest quality, evidence-based and ethical spine care by promoting education, research and advocacy. The Leon Wiltse award was named for Leon Wiltse, MD, one of the founding members of NASS, who not only was a pioneer in the field of spine surgery but also played a key role in the early success of NASS. This award is given to an outstanding physician who has shown unique and exceptional contribution to the field of spine care and clinical research.
The Rothman Institute (www.rothmaninstitute.com) provides access to world-class orthopedic care by physicians who are internationally respected. Rothman physicians are experts in their specialty areas, leaders in clinical research, innovators in the development of advanced treatment methods and technologies, authors of hundreds of book chapters and dozens of textbooks, and teachers of the orthopedic specialists of tomorrow.
The Rothman model has surgeons focusing their skills solely on their specialty areas, conducting thousands of procedures a year, implementing the latest treatment interventions and medical advancements. Rothman has received the most orthopedic 'Top Doc' honors in the region two years running according to Philadelphia Magazine.
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