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Office
James A. Haley VA Hospital, Orthopedic - 112
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612Phone+1 813-972-2000
Education & Training
- Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1987
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1982 - 1983
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1982
- Brown UniversityB.S., Geology-Biology with Honors, Sigma Xi, 1974 - 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1994 - 2026
- MA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, Co-President, 1981
- Promotion with Commendation S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, 1979-1980
- Lange Medical Publications Student Award S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical Center, 1979
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 65 citationsAnkle arthrodesis: a long-term study.Richard V. Abdo, Stephen A. Wasilewski
Foot & Ankle. 1992-07-01
Journal Articles
- Danziger, M. D., Abdo, R. V., and Decker, J. E.: Distal Tibia Bone Graft for Arthrodesis of the Foot and Ankle. Foot and Ankle International, 16: 187-190, 1995.(see above), (see above)
- Abdo, R. V. and Iorio, L. J.: Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2: 326-332, 1994.(see above), (see above)
- Couglin, M. J. and Abdo, R. V.: Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint with Vitallium Plate Fixation. Foot and Ankle International, 15:18-28, 1994.(see above), (see above)
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Seldin, D. W., Abdo, R. V., Decker, J. E., Egan, T. J., Iorio, L. J. and Iorio, R.: The Role of Three-Dimensional SPECT image Display in Managing Patients with Orthop...(see above), (see above)
- Abdo, R. V., Decker, J.E., Seldin, D. W., Iorio, R. and Egan, T. J.: SPECT Bone Scan Imaging of the Foot and Ankle. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 61st An...(see above), (see above)
- Abdo, R. V.: First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis For Recurrent Hallux Pain and Deformity. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, 7th Summer Meeting, Bo...(see above), (see above)
Lectures
- Abdo, R. V.: Arthrodesis of the 1st MTP Joint for Recurrent Hallux Pain or Deformity. New England Orthopedic Society 31st Annual Spring Meeting, Woodstock, VT, May 1...
- Abdo, R. V., Kruger, L. M., and Schwartz, A.: Tibial Deficiency. Association of Children’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinics, New Orleans, LA, April 1985.
- Abdo, R. V.: Ankle Arthroscopy. Boston University Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Trauma Course, Stowe, VT, February 1990.
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Committees
- Chairman, MPH Orthopaedic Section 2005 - 2007
- Member, MPH Surgical Executive Committee 2001 - 2002
- Chairman, MPH Department of Surgery 2001 - 2002
- Member, MPH Medical Executive Committee 1999 - 2002
- Vice Chairman, MPH Department of Surgery 1999 - 2001
- Member, Morton Plant Mease Health Care Credentials Committee 1998 - 2001
- Chairman (1997-1998), Member (1995-1998), Morton F. Plant Hospital (MPH) Medical Records Committee 1995 - 1998
- Chairman, AOFAS CME Committee 1994 - 1998
- Chairman (1996-1998), Member (1993-1998), AOFAS Post-Graduate Testing Committee 1993 - 1998
- Liaison Representative to ACCME, AOFAS 1993 - 1994
- Member, Lahey Clinic Charge Entry/Encounter Closeout Task Force 1992 - 1994
- Clinical Visitors Program Committee Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) 1991 - 1993
- Member, Lahey Clinic CME Committee 1991 - 1992
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (1989-2022)Member
Industry Relationships
- Reviewer, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Researchinactive1993 - Present
- Reviewer, The American Journal of Sports Medicineinactive1992 - Present
- Associate Editor, Foot and Ankle International1991 - 2015
- Team Physician, Clearwater Central Catholic High School1996 - 2000
- Reviewer, Mass PRO1988 - 1992
- Reviewer, Foot and Ankle International1989 - 1991
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