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P. Christopher Cook, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5321

Administrative: (585) 275-8411

Office: (585) 275-1395

Fax: (585) 276-1897

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Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, Pediatrics

Biography

At UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, I am the Chief of the Orthopaedic Pediatric Division. I specialize in a wide range of conditions including, pediatric orthopaedics, hip dysplasia in children and young adults, and complex hips.

Research

I am certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Canadian Medical Association, and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. I have authored several articles on the topics of pediatric hips, the pediatric athlete, and pediatric fractures.

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    1986
    MD | Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada)

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    08/01/1993 - 08/31/1994
    Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital (USA)

    11/01/1992 - 07/01/1993
    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Alberta Hospital (Canada)

    07/01/1991 - 12/31/1992
    Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Alberta Hospital (Canada)

    07/01/1987 - 12/01/1991
    Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Alberta Hospital (Canada)

    06/12/1986 - 06/16/1987
    Internship at Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada)

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    Awards

    2008
    Dalhousie Orthopaedic Resident Training Faculty Teaching Award
    Sponsor: Dalhousie University


    Best Doctor in America
    Sponsor: America's Best Doctors


    Best Doctor in Canada
    Sponsor: Canada's Best Doctors

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    2016
    Hedgecock J; Cook PC; Harrast J; Baumhauer JF; Giordano B. "Incidence and Complications of Open Hip Preservation: An ABOS Database Review." Orthopedics. 2016; : 1-8.

    5/2015
    Adler KL; Cook PC; Yen YM; Giordano BD. "Current Concepts in Hip Preservation Surgery: Part I." Sports Health: A multidisciplinary Approach. 2015; .

    2015
    Cook PC. "Risk of injury still high with use of Trampoline." Public Service announcement. Golisano Children's Hospital University of Rochester. 2015; .

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