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Judith F. Baumhauer, M.D., M.P.H.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-5933

Fax: (585) 756-4725

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Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Setting

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

Biography

I see patients of all ages and lifestyles. My treatment goals are to decrease pain and improve function through surgical and non-surgical options for my patients. My clinical practice includes all areas of foot and ankle arthritis and deformity, bunions, hammertoes, congenital foot problems, sports related injuries to the foot or ankle and revision surgery for prior surgery that was unsuccessful. In addition to providing clinical care for Foot and Ankle problems, I am Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Associate Chair of Academic Affairs in Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Rochester.

Professional Background

My research interest focuses on using patient-reported outcome assessments to measure and manage treatment options for patients. Using this skill, I have lead the design and implementation of clinical trials to bring new, clinically important orthopaedic products through the FDA into the hands of physicians to improve and advance patient care.

I am the past president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS); and Eastern Orthopaedic Association. Currently, I sit on the board of directors of the PROMIS Health Organization. I have published nearly two hundred peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. I am a trustee for the American Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and a reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR), Foot and Ankle International and the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2009
    MPH | University of Rochester

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    08/01/2008 - 07/31/2009
    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery at University of Rochester Medical Center

    08/01/1994 - 07/31/1995
    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery at Froedtert Hospital/Medical College of Wisconsin

    07/01/1990 - 06/30/1994
    Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont

    07/15/1989 - 06/30/1990
    Internship in Orthopaedic Surgery at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont

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    Awards

    2017
    Roger Mann MD Award for Outstanding Clinical Study 2017
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    2017
    Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement
    Sponsor: Engaging Patients.org

    2016
    J. Leonard Goldner M.D. Award for Outstanding Basic Science Paper
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    2015
    Roger Mann, MD Award for Outstanding Clinical Study
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    2014
    Roger Mann, MD Award for Outstanding Clinical Study
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    2014
    Distinguished Academic Achievement Award
    Sponsor: University of Vermont College of Medicine
    Location: Burlington, VT

    2013
    The 26 Top Foot and Ankle Surgeons in North America
    Sponsor: Orthopaedics This Week

    2012
    Honoree
    Sponsor: ATHENA International Leadership Summit

    2012
    ATHENA Award
    Sponsor: Rochester Business Alliance's Women's Council
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2011
    The Dr. Marvin J. Hoffman Faculty Mentoring Award
    Sponsor: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    Location: Rochester, NY

    2010
    Achievement Award
    Sponsor: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    2009 - Present
    Best Doctors in America for Foot and Ankle Surgery

    2008
    Distinguished Alumnus Award
    Sponsor: Springfield College

    2006
    Roger Mann, MD Award for Outstanding Clinical Paper
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    2004 - 2005
    Leadership Fellows Program
    Sponsor: American Aademy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    2004
    J. Leonard Goldner M.D. Award for Outstanding Basic Science Paper
    Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

    1997 - 2004
    Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force Reserves

    1994
    Raymond K. Kuhlman MD Resident Research Award
    Sponsor: University of Vermont

    1993
    Distinguished Young Alumnus Award
    Sponsor: Springfield College

    1989
    Alumni Award for Surgical Excellence
    Sponsor: University of Vermont

    1988 - Present
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
    Sponsor: University of Vermont

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    4/9/2023
    Bernstein DN, Jones CMC, Flemister AS, DiGiovanni BF, Baumhauer JF. "Does Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Use at New Foot and Ankle Patient Clinic Visits Improve Patient Activation, Experience, and Satisfaction?" Foot & ankle international.. 2023 Apr 9; :10711007231163119. Epub 2023 Apr 09.

    1/2023
    Bernstein DN, Ramirez G, Thirukumaran CP, Samuel Flemister A, Oh IC, Ketz JP, Baumhauer JF. "Clinical Improvement Following Operative Management of Ankle Fractures Among Patients With and Without Moderate to High Depressive Symptoms: An Analysis Using PROMIS." Foot & ankle orthopaedics.. 2023 Jan; 8(1):24730114221151077. Epub 2023 Jan 20.

    10/2022
    Kim JS, Amendola A, Barg A, Baumhauer J, Brodsky JW, Cushman DM, Gonzalez TA, Janisse D, Jurynec MJ, Lawrence Marsh J, Sofka CM, Clanton TO, Anderson DD. "Summary Report of the Arthritis Foundation and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society's Symposium on Targets for Osteoarthritis Research: Part 1: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Current Imaging Approaches." Foot & ankle orthopaedics.. 2022 Oct; 7(4):24730114221127011. Epub 2022 Oct 15.

    Books & Chapters

    2019
    Chapter Title: New Technology in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus with a Synthetic Cartilage Implant Hemiarthroplasty.
    Book Title: Orthopaedic Clinics
    Author List: Baumhauer J.F., Daniels, T., Glazebrook, M
    Edited By: F. M. Azar
    Published By: Elsevier 2019

    2013
    Chapter Title: Osteoporotic Ankle Fractures
    Book Title: Orthopaedic Clinics of North America
    Author List: Olsen, JR, Hunter, J, Baumhauer, JF
    Edited By: J.A. Lowe and G.E. Friedlaender
    Published By: Elsevier 2013

    2013
    Chapter Title: Plantar Heel Pain
    Book Title: Surgery of the Foot and Ankle
    Author List: DiGiovanni, BF, Dawson, L, Baumhauer, JF
    Edited By: Saltzman, Coughlin, Mann
    Published By: Elsevier Saunders 2013

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    Videos

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    High Heels, Flip Flops, and Other Foot "Foes"

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    Judith F. Baumhauer, M.D., M.P.H. - Podcast

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