Overview
Dr. Alex Gornitzky is a clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan in the division of Pediatric Orthopaedics. He specializes in treating all pediatric orthopaedic conditions, including trauma and fractures, congenital limb anomalies and limb length discrepancies, neuromuscular conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, and foot and ankle disorders such as clubfoot. He is particularly interested in complex hip problems in growing children, including hip dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE). He has extensive experience treating hip dysplasia across the full spectrum of ages from infants to young adults, and also has additional sub specialized training focused on open hip preservation procedures such as peri-acetabular osteotomy and surgical hip dislocation. He is happy to see young adults older than 18 interested in hip preservation surgery for non-arthritic hip pain. Dr. Gornitzky earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Yale University followed by medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to orthopaedic residency at the University of California, San Francisco before returning to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr Gornitzky joined the clinical faculty at the University of Michigan in 2022. He is excited to collaborate with colleagues across the department to continue building the University of Michigan as a center of excellence for orthopaedic hip care in children and young adults. Dr. Gornitzky’s philosophy of care is to get to know each family as individuals, and then to develop a customized plan addressing their specific needs. He enjoys getting to know his patients and their families, and working together to get them back to the things they love doing. In addition to his clinical role, Dr Gornitzky is involved with a variety of research projects looking at clinical outcomes following pediatric fracture and hip surgery. He is part of the international SCFE study group (SLIP), and is actively participating with colleagues across the country researching new and exciting ways to diagnose and treat hip dysplasia. He is particularly interested in better understanding the individual psychosocial circumstances that impact a patient’s surgical experience, including how to use that knowledge to then customize treatment to their exact needs.
Dr. Gornitzky is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Fasciotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 1, Northville, MI 48168
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.
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Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Biermann serves as Director of the Musculoskeletal Oncology Program at the University of Michigan. Her clinical interests include malignant and benign tumors of soft tissue and bone, both primary and metastatic. Her practice includes both adults and children. Dr. Biermann chairs the Multidisciplinary Sarcoma Tumor Board, a collaborative cancer center group including medical and pediatric oncologists, pathologist, diagnostic radiologists, and radiation therapists. The Sarcoma clinic meets weekly. The University of Michigan Sarcoma team engages in patient care, clinical trials, and basic science research. In addition to her regional responsibilities, Dr. Biermann has been active in national committee and administrative work. She chairs the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Bone Tumors Panel. She is past president of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS). She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She sits on the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Grant Board. Her active research program has included more than 87 publications in the areas of musculoskeletal tumors and in the impact of the Internet on patient education. Dr. Biermann is the University of Michigan Medical Director for the Sarcoma Program and the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director. Dr. Biermann is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ewing Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, and Hip Replacement.
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Geoffrey Siegel is a Michigan native who received his Medical Doctorate Degree at the Detroit Medical Center and his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Wayne State University. After finishing his fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, he joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan as Clinical Assistant Professor.Dr. Siegel's clinical interests are in the treatment of benign and malignant disease, both metastatic as well as primary bone cancer in adults and children. His surgical interests include limb salvage and complex musculoskeletal reconstruction. He enjoys both resident and community physician education in the field of Musculoskeletal Oncology. Dr. Siegel is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, and Hip Replacement.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ira Zaltz is an Orthopedics provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Zaltz has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky by calling their office at 734-936-5780. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky a top-rated expert for Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky is classified as an Advanced expert for Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky specialize in?
While Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, and Clubfoot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex L. Gornitzky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-5780 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Claw FootDr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Claw Foot.
- ClubfootDr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Collins Pope SyndromeDr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Collins Pope Syndrome.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Gornitzky isAdvanced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acute PainDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Amniotic Band SyndromeDr. Gornitzky isExperienced. Learn about Amniotic Band Syndrome.