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George Russell Huffman, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orlando, FL

George RussellHuffmanMDMPH

Orthopaedic Surgery Orlando, FL

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Surgeon, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Florida

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  • Office

    265 East Rollins Street
    Ste 11100
    Orlando, FL 32804

Summary

  • Dr. George Russell Huffman is an orthopedic surgeon in Orlando, FL with the Rothman Institute and affiliated with AdventHealth Central Florida. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. Subsequently, he completed subspecialty fellowship training in Shoulder, Elbow & Sports medicine surgery. He is board certified and has a CAQ in Sports Medicine Surgery. He has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in complex shoulder and elbow surgery and orthopedic sports medicine of the upper extremity.
  • Why Pitchers Have Tommy John Surgery - Penn Medicine

    G. Russell Huffman, MD, MPH When it comes to throwing a ball, most think the magic is in the arm or the shoulder. It's not. The secret sauce is body mechanics.

    How to Avoid a Second Tommy John Surgery - Penn Medicine

    In part one of this series, we looked at why Tommy John surgery can help a pitcher improve dramatically. In part two, we'll look at how to avoid re-injury. Tomm

    How The Tommy John Surgery Revolutionized Elbow Injury Rehabilitation

    Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle welcomes Dr. G. Russell Huffman, Associate Professor and Director of the Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvani

    Shoulder Surgery

    The shoulder is a versatile joint. It allows you to swing a golf club, throw a curve ball and paint the ceiling. But the joint's job description comes with a pr

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic
    Mayo ClinicVisiting Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Service, 2004 - 2004
  • USC Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
    USC Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2003
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    The Johns Hopkins UniversityMPH, Epidemiology, Deans Scholarship, 1996 - 1997
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMPH, MPH, 1997
  • Davidson College
    Davidson CollegeBS, Biology, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2004 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1999 - 2005
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2019-2024
  • Premier Doctor Orlando Magazine, 2023
  • Top Doctor Philadelphia Magazine, 2020-2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Propionibacterium acnes Infections in Shoulder Surgery  
    John G Horneff MD; Jason E. Hsu MD; G. Russell Huffman MD, MPH, Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 7/1/2013
  • Addressing glenoid bone deficiency and asymmetric posterior erosion in shoulder arthroplasty  
    Hsu JE, Ricchetti ET, Huffman GR, Iannotti JP, Glaser DL, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 6/1/2013
  • Fixation Strategies to Prevent Screw Cut-Out and Malreduction in Proximal Humeral Fracture Fixation  
    Surena Namdari, MD, Adam J. Lipman, MD, Eric T. Ricchetti, MD, Fotios P. Tjoumakaris, MD, G. Russell Huffman, MD, and Samir Mehta, MD, The Korean Orthopaedic Association, 12/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Why The Tenodesis? A Comparison of Large Hill-Sachs Lesions Treated By Remplissage or Isolated Bankart Repair
    Garcia G, Park MJ, Kelly JD, Huffman GR, 2nd AANA Annual Meeting at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, San Antonio, TX, 4/1/2013
  • Peg Perforation of the Glenoid Vault During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Does Early Glenoid Loosening Occur?
    Hsu JE, Namdari S, Baron M, Huffman GR, Abboud JA, Williams GR, Glaser DL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2/11/2012
  • Locked Plating for Proximal Humerus Fractures: Do Long Subchondral Screws Provide a Significant Biomechanical Advantage Over Shorter Screws?
    Hsu J, Ricchetti E, Svach D, Guan Z, Abboud J, Huffman GR, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 2/4/2012
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Lectures

  • Treatment of Arthritis in the Young Patient 
    Philadelphia PA - 9/1/2013
  • Evolution in the Treatment of Injuries in Overhead Athletes 
    9/1/2013
  • Novel surgical approach in the treatment of complex capitellar fractures 
    Washington DC - 7/1/2013
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Professional Memberships