FernandoJoseChecoJr.MDFAAOS

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

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Office
651 Old Country Rd
Ste 200
Plainview, NY 11803
Phone+1 516-681-8822

Fax+1 516-681-3332

New England Baptist HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2011 - 2012
University of ConnecticutResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 2006
Binghamton UniversityB.A., Biological Science, 1998 - 2000

NY State Medical License 2012 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2013
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Spine Interactive Educational Program Case Presentation Finalist 2013
Butterfield Award: Awarded to the Uconn Chief Resident Who Exemplifies Exceptional Work Ethics, Patient Care & Overall Performance 2011
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, Best PGY III Orthopaedic Teaching Resident University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2009
Best PGY III Orthopaedic Teaching Resident Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2009
The Randle E. Pollard, M.D Award for Excellence 2006
The Chancellor’s National Dean’s List 2005
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Medical Students 2004
Meharry Medical College Geriatric Symposium Scholarship 2004
Geriatric Symposium Scholarship Meharry Medical College, 2004
Dean’s List Meharry Medical College, 2003-2004
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1998
Undergraduate Dean’s List (Fall-2 years, Spring-1 year) 1996-1997
Undergraduate Dean’s List Fall 1996
Butterfield Award (Chief Resident) University of Connecticut
Honors in Surgery, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Radiology and Family Medicine Clerkships
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PubMed

6 citations
Bone tunnel and suture anchor fixation of distal biceps tendon ruptures.
Fernando J. Checo, Craig M. Rodner
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. 2008-09-01
Ureter and Nerve Root Compression Secondary to Expansile Fibrous Dysplasia of the Transverse Process.
Shuriz Hishmeh, Joseph Said, Fernando J Checo, Alexandra Kondratyeva
American Journal of Orthopedics. 2016-02-01

Journal Articles

Cervical Spine Postoperative Practice Patterns: variations in cervical collar, imaging and physical therapy utilization
Checo FJ, Mohr RA, Leger R, Swanson B, Spineline Journal, 5/1/2012
Cervical Spine Postoperative Practice Patterns: variations in cervical collar, imaging and physical therapy utilization
Checo FJ, Mohr RA, Leger R, Swanson B, Spineline Journal, 5/1/2012
Pediatric forearm fractures
Checo FJ, Lee M, Techniques in Orthopaedics, 9/1/2009
Bone tunnel and suture anchor fixation of distal biceps tendon ruptures
Checo FJ, Rodner CM, Sports Med Arthrosc, 9/1/2008
Bone tunnel and suture anchor fixation of distal biceps tendon ruptures
Checo FJ, Rodner CM, Sports Med Arthrosc., 9/1/2008
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Books/Book Chapters

Decision making in spinal care
Chapter: Intervertebral disk arthroplasty of the lumbar spine. Chapter 63
Page 491 - 498Checo FJ, Smith H, Lee LarrThieme2012
Surgical atlas of spinal operations
Chapter: Posterior approach to the craniocervical junction and posterior spine. Chapter 5
Page 33 - 39Checo FJ, Smith HJaypee Brothers medical Publishers2012
Musculoskeletal Emergencies: Fractures, Joint Problems, Soft Tissue Injuries, Infections
Chapter: Hip and thigh
Page 186 - 201Checo FJ, Shekhman et alElsevier2012
Surgical Atlas of Spinal Operations
Chapter: Chap 5: Posterior approach to the craniocervical junction and posterior spine.
Page 33 - 39Checo FJ, Smith HJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers2012
Musculoskeletal Emergencies
Chapter: Hip and thigh. Chap 13: Fractures, Joint Problems, Soft Tissue Injuries, Infections.
Page 186 - 201Checo FJ, Shekhman et alElsevier2012
Decision making in spinal care.
Chapter: Chap 63: Intervertebral disk arthroplasty of the lumbar spine.
Page 491 - 498Checo FJ, Smith H, Lee LarryThieme2012
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Abstracts/Posters

Cervical Spine postoperative practice patterns: Variations in cervical collar, imaging, and physical therapy utilization.
Checo FJ, Senior Project Graduation Presentation, The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, 6/3/2011
Surgical hip dislocation for pediatric femoral neck fracture.
Checo FJ, Shriners Home to Home Annual Case Presentation Conference, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT, 1/26/2009

Lectures

Minimally invasive spine surgery current concepts.
Mercy Medical Center, Long Island, NY - 3/21/2014
Cervical extradural and intradural meningioma.
Las Vegas, NV - 11/15/2013
The current role of minimally invasive spine surgery
Garden City, NY - 7/10/2013
The current role of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Garden City, NY - 7/10/2013
Principles of Spinal Disorder for Operating Room Personnel Course. Lumbar Spine Part 1: Anatomy, Terminology, and Radiographic Imaging.
Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Boston, MA - 3/3/2012
The Role of Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA - 2/15/2012
The Role of Cervical Total Disc Arthroplasty.
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA - 2/15/2012
Cervical Spine postoperative practice patterns: Variations in cervical collar, imaging, and physical therapy utilization
The University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT - 6/3/2011
Surgical hip dislocation for pediatric femoral neck fracture
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford, CT - 1/26/2009
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