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EDUCATION
Spinal Surgery Fellowship
Cedars-Sinai Spine Center, Los Angeles CA
2021
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health, Baltimore MD
2020
Doctor of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia PA
2015
Master of Science
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia PA
2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Pre Med Program
Moravian College, Bethlehem PA
2009
BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Board Certified
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Progressive Spine & Orthopaedics - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
January 2025-Present
- Offices in Englewood, Clifton, Edison, NJ
- Hospital Affiliations:
- Hudson Regional Medical Center, Secaucus NJ
- Carewell Health Medical Center, East Orange NJ
- HMH Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, NJ
Garden State Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery – Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
2021-2025
HONORS AND AWARDS
North American Spine Society “20 Under 40” Award Recipient 2020
- Highlighting NASS’ bright, young physicians under the age of 40. The committee selects the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments to date, community service & philosophy of care
Roger H. Michael Resident Research Award 2017
- This award is given annually to both a resident and a fellow for outstanding contributions in orthopedic research during training at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
North American Spine Society
- Research Funding Committee — Member
- Website and Digital Platform Committee — Member 2020-2023
- Research Project Management Committee — Member 2017-2023
- Journal Club Work Group — Member 2023-2025
- Member Feedback Committee — Member 2019-2025
- Early Career Advisory Council — Member 2022-2024
- Education Project Implementation Subcommittee — Chairman
Scoliosis Research Society
- Awards and Scholarships Committee — Member
- Website Committee — Member
Maryland Orthopaedic Association — Board of Directors 2017-2020
EDITORIAL ACTIVITIES
The Spine Journal — Reviewer 2019-Present
Spinal Instrumentation: Challenges and Solutions, 2nd Edition — Administrative Editor 2018
- • Co-Editors:
- Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
- Kris E. Radcliff, M.D., Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
ABSTRACTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Hanna G, Uddin SA, Trontis A, Ross L, Drazin D, Kim TT, Johnson JP. Epidural hematoma in patients with ankylosing spondylitis requiring surgical stabilization: a single-institution retrospective review with literature analysis. Neurosurg Focus. 2021 Oct;51(4):E5.
Cohen, J. D., Kanim, L. E., Trontis, A. J., & Bae, H. W. (2021, April 1). Allografts and spinal fusion. International Journal of Spine Surgery, vol. 15, no. s1, 1 Apr. 2021, p. 68–93.
Grasu, B., Trontis, A., Parks, B, Wittstadt. R. Four-Strand Versus 2-Strand Suture-Button Constructs in First Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical Study. Hand (N Y). 2019;14(5):626-631.
Tortolani, P., Kempegowda, H., Wang, W., Trontis, A., Quattro, L., Hussain, M., Cunningham, B. “Impaction Grafting Increases Bone Contact Area During TLIF: A Quantitative in vitro Comparative Study and Early Clinical Results.” [Abstract NASS 2017]
Sidhu, G., Trontis, A., Radcliff, K., Vaccaro, A.(2013). Hemorrhage in Spinal Cord Injury: A Review. Contemporary Spine Surgery, 14(9) 1-8.
Trontis, A., Millhouse, P., Koerner, J., Radcliff, K., Vaccaro, A. (2012) “Orthopedic Spine Surgical Case Order and Its Effect on Postoperative Infection Rate” [Abstract]
Trontis, A., Raheja, D., Heiman-Patterson, T. (2011) “Retrospective Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tube Effect on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patient Survival.” [Abstract]
POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
Tortolani, P., Kempegowda, H., Wang, W., Trontis, A., Quattro, L., Hussain, M., Cunningham, B. “Impaction Grafting Increases Bone Contact Area During TLIF: A Quantitative in vitro Comparative Study and Early Clinical Results.” [Podium Presentation]
Trontis, A., Millhouse, P., Koerner, J., Radcliff, K., Vaccaro, A. (2014) “Orthopedic Spine Surgical Case Order and Its Effect on Postoperative Infection Rate” [Poster]
Trontis, A., Raheja, D., Heiman-Patterson, T. (2012) “Retrospective Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Feeding Tube Effect on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patient Survival.” [Poster]
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2015-Present
North American Spine Society 2016-Present
Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 2020-Present
Scoliosis Research Society 2021-Present
STATE MEDICAL LICENSES
New Jersey 2021-2025
Pennsylvania 2021-2024
California 2019-2025
Maryland 2023-2026
Georgia 2024-2026
Florida 2025-2027