KornelisPoelstraMDPhD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Las Vegas, NVOrthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
Rothman Insitute System Chief Orthopaedics and Spine @ CarePoint Health
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Office
7140 Smoke Ranch Rd
Ste 150
Las Vegas, NV 89128Phone+1 702-320-8111Fax+1 702-320-8112
Summary
- Dr. Kornelis Poelstra is an orthopedic- and neurological spine surgeon in Las Vegas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Southern Hills, Sunrise, and Summerlin Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Groningen Faculty of Medical Science and has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. He holds degrees from world leading institutions, has been in practice nearly 20 years and has treated more than 10.000 patients. He also speaks multiple languages, including German and Dutch, some Spanish and Italian. He specializes now solely in Spine Surgery and has pioneered currently available Robotics Navigation systems. He has performed more complex robotic surgery than any other spine surgeon, and teaches courses all over the world.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2005 - 2006
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2005
University of GroningenPhD, Biomedical Engineering, with Distinction, 1996 - 2000
University of Groningen Faculty of Medical ScienceClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NV State Medical License 2020 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2009 - 2024
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2023
MD State Medical License 2006 - 2011
PA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
VA State Medical License 1999 - 2005- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 20 citationsUtility of motor evoked potentials to diagnose and reduce lower extremity motor nerve root injuries during 4,386 extradural posterior lumbosacral spine procedures.W. Bryan Wilent, Eric A. Tesdahl, James S. Harrop, William C. Welch, Andrew F. Cannestra
The Spine Journal. 2020-02-01 - 9 citationsComparison of computed tomography and plain radiography in assessing traumatic spinal deformity.Oren Epstein, Steven C. Ludwig, Daniel E. Gelb, Kornelis A. Poelstra, Joseph R. O'Brien
Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. 2009-05-01 - 33 citationsCentral cord syndrome.Douglas D. Nowak, Joseph K. T. Lee, Daniel E. Gelb, Kornelis A. Poelstra, Steven C. Ludwig
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2009-12-01
Press Mentions
Accelus Announces Successful First Surgeries Using Remi Robotic Navigation System with LineSider Spinal SystemMarch 10th, 2022- Spine Surgeon Named CEO of Orthopedic Services for University of Utah HealthJune 16th, 2021
- Minimally Invasive Spine Program Launches at South Carolina HospitalJune 16th, 2021
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- German, Dutch, Spanish
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