Overview
Robert O'toole is an Orthopedics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. O'toole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Fractured Spine, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 245 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles in the study of Compartment Syndrome.
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Locations
22 S Green St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
14 Clinical Trials
University Of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates PA
Joshua Abzug is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Dr. Abzug is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Accessory Navicular Bone, Brachial Plexopathy, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Abzug is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Spine Institute Plc
Ehsan Jazini is an Orthopedics provider in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Jazini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Fasciotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Babar Shafiq is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in traumatology who performs surgery for acute trauma and adult reconstruction. As an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. Dr. Shafiq is very active clinically caring for patients with a broad range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. An abbreviated list incudes: Poorly healing Fractures called Non-unions/Malunions Limb Deformity/Limb Length Hip Replacements Fractures: Lower Extremity: Hip, Pelvis, Acetabulum, Femur, Tibia, Tibia plateau, Ankle, Foot Upper Extremity: Shoulder, Clavicle, Humerus, Scapula, Elbow, Forearm, Distal Radius Fractures around hip and knee replacements Dr. Shafiq completed his orthopaedic trauma fellowship in Minnesota at the renowned Regions Hospital/University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship. He has practiced orthopaedic traumatology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital since 2013 after spending 2 years serving as the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Howard University Hospital where he also completed his medical and residency training. In addition, Dr. Shafiq formerly practiced Physical Therapy after completing a master's degree prior to attending medical school. His knowledge of biomechanics, rehabilitation, and surgery make him uniquely qualified to guide patients from injury through rehab and on to optimal recovery. Current academic and administrative appointments: Director: Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Bone Health Center (where he partners with Andra Love, PA-C to identify and manage the care of patients with fragility fractures and osteoporosis related fracture risk) Associate Program Director: Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Residency training program Dr. Shafiq is very active in teaching and research. He gives lectures and teaches medical students, residents and fellows on a daily basis both at Johns Hopkins and at regional, national and international courses. Dr. Shafiq has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters (See PUBMED for a detailed list) Outside of the hospital Dr. Shafiq spends time with his wife, 3 children and his dog. He is active in cycling, running and swimming. Dr. Shafiq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Compartment SyndromeDr. O'toole isDistinguished. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- FasciotomyDr. O'toole isDistinguished. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- Advanced
- OsteotomyDr. O'toole isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. O'toole isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Bone GraftDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Contracture DeformityDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Ear BarotraumaDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Ear Barotrauma.
- Fractured SpineDr. O'toole isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
