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Benjamin Bjerke, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Schenectady, NY

BenjaminToddBjerkeMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Schenectady, NY

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Physician

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  • Office

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    Schenectady, NY 12345

Clinical Expertise

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery, Motion preservation, Cervical spine surgery

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2009
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesMSc, Organic Chemistry
  • University of Wisconsin System
    University of Wisconsin SystemBS, Chemistry
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License Active through 2021
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2016 - 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Andrew N. Swanson, MD Scholarship
  • Mast Award

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction  
    Greiwe R, Bjerke-Kroll B, Ahmad C, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, 1/1/2009
  • A facile synthesis of telisatin A via microwave-promoted annulation and Reformatsky reaction  
    Thasana N, Bjerke-Kroll B, Ruchirawat S, Synlett, 1/1/2008
  • Synthesis and photophysical properties of novel fluorescent silicones  
    Toulokhonova I, Bjerke-Kroll B, West R, Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1/1/2003

Abstracts/Posters

  • Pre-operative Halo Gravity Traction, Posterior Column Osteotomies, and Rib Resections - Are Three-Column Osteotomies Always Needed for Severe Rigid Deformities? A Pros...
    Nemani V, Bjerke-Kroll B, Kim H, Akoto H, Wulff I, Mahmud R, Ayamga J, Yirerong T, Boachie-Adjei O, FOCOS Spine Research Group, Annual NASS Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Postoperative Pain Following Posterior Iliac Crest Bone Graft Harvesting in Spine Surgery: A Randomized Trial.
    Shifflett G, Bjerke-Kroll B, Nemani V, Nguyen J, Huang R, NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2015
  • Prognosis for Intraoperative Spinal Cord Injury in Severe Spinal Deformity Surgery.
    Bjerke-Kroll B, Zuchelli D, Nemani V, Emerson R, Ayamga A, Kim H, Wulff I, Boachie-Adjei O, NASS Evidence and Technology Spine Summit, Snowbird, UT, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and Navigation 
    Tampa, FL - 1/13/2016
  • Cervical Spine 
    Chicago, IL - 1/4/2016
  • Are Preoperative MRI Findings Predictors for Revision Surgery? 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Limb Lengthening for the Congenital Short Femur. 
    Bjerke-Kroll B, Widmann R, Grand Rounds from HSS
    1/1/2013
  • Doctor, will you turn off my LVAD? 
    Simon J, Bjerke-Kroll B, Fischbach RL, Hastings Center Report
    1/1/2008

Press Mentions

  • What Spine Surgeons Should Expect in 2019 from Dr. Benjamin Bjerke
    What Spine Surgeons Should Expect in 2019 from Dr. Benjamin BjerkeDecember 21st, 2018
  • 10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to Know
    10 Spine Surgeon Leaders to KnowAugust 8th, 2018
  • Dr. Benjamin Bjerke Joins BoulderCentre for Orthopedics: 5 Highlights
    Dr. Benjamin Bjerke Joins BoulderCentre for Orthopedics: 5 HighlightsJuly 9th, 2018
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Other Languages

  • Spanish