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Office
Exactech Inc
2321 NW 66th Ct
Gainesville, FL 32653Phone+1 404-200-2870
Summary
- Dr. Sharat Kusuma is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, based in Gainesville, FL. He completed his medical studies and MBA at Vanderbilt University, followed by a residency at University of Pennsylvania Health System and a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Currently, Dr. Kusuma is the President at JointMedica, Inc. and the Chief Strategy Officer at Exactech, Inc. He brings a rich background including roles at McKinsey & Company, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, and various teaching positions. Respectively experienced with hip and knee surgery and traumatology, Dr. Kusuma also has several published papers in his field and has conducted clinical trials related to total knee systems. He has been recognized with multiple awards such as the Hip Society British Traveling Fellowship Award and the Medtronic Advanced Energy Surgeon of the Year Award.
Education & Training
- Queens Medical CentreFellow, Hip Reconstruction Surgery, 2009 - 2009
- Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2007 - 2008
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
- Vanderbilt UniversityM.B.A, 2000 - 2002
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2002
- Vanderbilt UniversityB.A, Chemistry, Economics, Summa Cum Laude, 1993 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- PA State Medical License 2005 - 2026
- IL State Medical License 2007 - 2014
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- International Congress for Joint Replacement Outstanding Abstract Award 2012
- Hip Society British Traveling Fellowship Award 2012
- Medtronic Advanced Energy Surgeon of the Year Award 2011
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Clinical Trials
- Safety and Efficacy of the Journey II BCS Total Knee System Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prophylactic Free Flap for Chronic Lower-Extremity Soft-Tissue Defect Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report.Dane C Hansen, Wong K Moon, Sharat K Kusuma
JBJS Case Connector. 2017-12-19 - 52 citationsRobotic guidance does not improve component position or short-term outcome in medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.Dane C. Hansen, Sharat K. Kusuma, Ryan M. Palmer, Kira B. Harris
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2014-09-01 - 9 citationsUse of Bovine Thrombin to Reduce Blood Loss in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Controlled Randomized TrialSharat K. Kusuma, Kate C. Sheridan, Ray C. Wasielewski
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2013-09-01
Journal Articles
- Direct to Consumer Advertising: Improving patient education or simply increasing pharmaceutical profits?Kusuma SK, Nunley RM, Mehta S, Genuario JW, Kennedy J, AAOS Now, 1:10;26-28
- Issues facing America: consumer-directed health care.Kusuma SK, Nunley RN, Covey A, Genuario JW, Mehta SM, AAOS Now, 2:4, 54-57
- Medical liability reform: An update.Sohn DH, Kusuma SK, Murthi A, AAOS Now, 4:1, 54-57
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of split anterior tibialis tendon transfer for treatment of equinovarus deformity.Reddy S, Kusuma SK, Keenan MA, 2006 Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Association/AAOS Specialty Day, Chicago, Illinois
- Trends of perioperative serologies in two-stage treatment of septic total knee arthroplasty.Kusuma SK, Della Valle CD, Sporer S, Ward J, Jacofsky M, Clin Orthop Relat Res ;469(4);1002-8
- Measuring publication rates of randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses among medical and surgical subspecialties: how does orthopaedic surgery compare?Kusuma SK, Eiszner JR, Adams SB, Chin KR, University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 19
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Lectures
- The Secondary Motor Area Syndrome.Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Annual Student Biomedical Research Symposium, Nashville, TN
- Influence of Connective Tissue Growth Factor on Wound Healing in a Rabbit Model.Annual Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Symposium – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Brainstem Vascular Compression Syndromes.Lecture to Second Year Neuroanatomy Class, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
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Press Mentions
- KEMH Takes Part in Hip Replacement InnovationFebruary 17th, 2025
- Apple Hired Dozens of Physicians, Including Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sharat KusumaDecember 13th, 2018
- Getting a Hip Replacement – in Your 90s - US NewsApril 8th, 2015
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