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Joel Mayerson, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbus, OH

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Orthopaedic Surgery Columbus, OH

Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer

Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Associate Chief Medical Officer,Medical Director, Perioperative Services and Sarcoma Services, The Arthur James Cancer Hospital, Division Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology The Ohio State University, Chair, Board of Councilors, Member Board of Directors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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  • Office

    376 W 10th Ave
    Columbus, OH 43210
    Phone+1 614-293-4420

Summary

  • Dr. Joel Mayerson is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology/cancer and is experienced in osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas, giant-cell tumor of bone, and metastatic carcinoma that has spread to bone. He is the Associate Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Director of Perioperative Services and Sarcoma Services at The James Cancer Hospital. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors and Chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors.
  • Collaborating with my patient to advance sarcoma care in Ecuador

    Andrea Najas, her family and my sarcoma team at OSU/The James Cancer Hospital are helping to grow the sarcoma expertise to treat patients in Ecuador.

    Fighting rare cancer

    Dedicated to treating a rare type of cancer and improving patient's lives.

    Bone cancer survivor benefits from innovative prosthetic limb

    Exciting new surgical option for patients who have difficulty with a standard prosthetic limb.

    Taking a team approach to sarcoma care at Ohio State | OSUCCC - James

    Discussion about our nationally renowned team approach to treating sarcoma patients at The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University.

    Dr. Joel Mayerson and Steve Landerman talk to the OH Opioid Education Alliance

    The Ohio Opioid Education Alliance sat down with Dr. Joel Mayerson and Steve Landerman of the Ohio Orthopaedic Society to discuss their partnership with the ...

    Episode 48: Great Advances in Sarcoma Surgery With Joel Mayerson, and One of his

    Dr Joel Mayerson is one of the world's leading sarcoma surgeons. He has pioneered several innovative types of surgery, including: An expandable femur prosthesis

    Cancer Patient Finds Hope at Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Another amazing story about the resilience of a teenager who has beaten cancer!

    ROTATIONPLASTY DUGAN SMITH

    Inspiring story about turning a difficult clinical problem into an amazing outcome!

    Man's Own Amputated Leg Helps Him Walk Again

    It is a first of a kind surgery so remarkable, details are being published in a major medical journal. Doctors at Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital have become

Education & Training

  • Seattle Children's Hospital
    Seattle Children's HospitalOrthopedic Oncology , 1999 - 2000
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 1999 - 2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1999
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1999 - 2005
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 1997 - 1998
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Central Ohio's Best Doctors Columbus Monthly Magazine, 2010-2025
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2025
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2010-2022
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • James Cancer Hospital Uses New Surgery to Reduce Prosthetic Discomfort
    James Cancer Hospital Uses New Surgery to Reduce Prosthetic DiscomfortApril 5th, 2022
  • Radical New Surgery Gives People with Amputations Restored Mobility Less Pain
    Radical New Surgery Gives People with Amputations Restored Mobility Less PainJanuary 10th, 2022
  • Responsible Return to Essential and Non-Essential Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Responsible Return to Essential and Non-Essential Surgery During the COVID-19 PandemicJune 4th, 2020
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Committees

  • Chair, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board of Councilors 2024 - Present
  • Member, AAOS Political Action Committee 2023 - Present
  • Board of Directors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2022 - Present
  • Member, Board of Councilors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 - Present
  • Member, Bone Cancer Committee, National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2004 - Present
  • Member, AAOS Council on Education 2023 - 2024
  • Chair-elect, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board of Councilors 2023 - 2024
  • Member, AAOS Council on Research and Quality 2022 - 2023
  • Secretary, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board of Councilors 2022 - 2023
  • President, Ohio Orthopaedic Society 2021 - 2022
  • Past-President, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2020 - 2021
  • President- elect, Ohio Orthopaedic Society 2019 - 2021
  • President, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2019 - 2020
  • Member, Patient Safety Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 - 2020
  • Member, Board of Specialty Societies, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 - 2020
  • Member, Communications Cabinet, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 - 2020
  • President-elect, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Executive Committee 2018 - 2019
  • Secretary-Treasurer, Ohio Orthopaedic Society 2017 - 2019
  • Secretary, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Executive Committee 2017 - 2018
  • Treasurer, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Executive Committee 2016 - 2017
  • Executive Committee, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society 2015 - 2022
  • Member, Soft Tissue Sarcoma Committee, National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2010 - 2019

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Scientific Advisory Board, Onkos Surgical2016 - 2022