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David Volgas, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Springfield, MO

DavidAVolgasMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Springfield, MO

Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Shoulder Surgery

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  • Office

    3800 S National Ave
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807
    Phone+1 417-875-3846
    Fax+1 417-875-2517

Summary

  • I am a board-certified orthopaedic traumatologist. I server on local, national and international committees involving education.

    My heart is in education.

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama Hospital
    University of Alabama HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 1997 - 1997
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1994 - 1995
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1993
  • Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Rhodes College (Formerly Southwestern at Memphis)
    Rhodes College (Formerly Southwestern at Memphis)B.A., Business Administration, 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1998 - 2010
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1989 - 1999
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America
  • Selected as “Highlight Paper” for presentation American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2009
  • Kurt M.W. Niemann, M.D. Faculty Teaching Award UAB Orthopaedic Residency, 2001
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The viability of cells obtained using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator system and in bone graft from the iliac crest.  
    Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Murtha YM, Stannard JP, Choma T, Crist BD, The Bone and Joint Journal, 9/1/2013
  • Evaluation and management of an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation  
    Capito N, Gregory MH, Volgas D, Sherman SL, J Knee Surg, 3/19/2013
  • Co-management of geriatric patients with hip fractures: a retrospective, controlled, cohort study  
    Della Rocca GJ, Moylan KC, Crist BD, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, Mehr DR, Geriatric Orthop Rehab, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Pie crusting reduces skin tension during closure of open wounds: a cadaveric animal study. Poster #51
    Della Rocca GJ, Crawford A, Dailey T, Crist BD, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Pfeiffer, F, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, International Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
  • Reliability of an Adaptive Computer-Based Patient Outcomes Scoring Tool In Orthopaedic Trauma Patients, Poster #125
    Crist BD, Della Rocca GJ, Volgas DA, Stannard JP, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
  • Cell viability and osteogenic potential of bone graft obtained via iliac crest versus reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) Abstract #16
    Uppal H, Peterson B, Misfeldt M, Murtha YM, Della Rocca GJ, Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Choma T, Crist BD, 2012 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. International Meeting., Minneapolis, MN, 10/3/2012
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Lectures

  • Moderator, Module 3 – Soft Tissue 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/18/2013
  • Lecturer, Table Instructor, Proximal Humerus, Module 7 - Special Fracture Problems 
    St. Louis, MO - 10/18/2012
  • Lecturer, Table Instructor, Module 4 - Open Fractures 
    Seattle, WA - 8/18/2012
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Press Mentions

  • 175+ Spine, Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move in 2020
    175+ Spine, Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move in 2020November 30th, 2020
  • 17 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves in October
    17 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves in OctoberNovember 6th, 2020
  • Drs. Joseph O'Neill, Anthony Schena & More: 7 Orthopedic Surgeons Making the News
    Drs. Joseph O'Neill, Anthony Schena & More: 7 Orthopedic Surgeons Making the NewsOctober 28th, 2020

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