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Shawn Gilbert, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Birmingham, AL

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Orthopaedic Surgery Birmingham, AL

Pediatric Orthopedics

McCollum Endowed Professor and Vice Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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  • Office

    619 19th St S
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Phone+1 205-934-6600
    Fax+1 205-638-6049

Education & Training

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite
    Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish RiteFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2002 - 2003
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2002
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1996
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillB.S., Biology, Highest Honors, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2002 - 2003
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1996 - 2002
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Vern Tolo Basic Science Paper Award Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (Annual Meeting), 2009
  • St. Giles Young Investigator Award Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2009
  • Most Outstanding Teaching Performance by a Resident UNC School of Medicine, 1998
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Use of Chewing Gum Postoperatively in Pediatric Scoliosis Patients Facilitates an Earlier Return to Normal Bowel Function  
    Jennings JK, Doyle JS, Gilbert SR, Conklin MJ, Khoury JG, Spine Deformity, 1/3/2015
  • SPECT and micro-CT imaging of and extremity leg-injury rat model  
    McKay J, Zelickson A, George M, Samuel S, Zinn K, Gilbert S, Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 1/1/2013
  • Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics  
    Gilbert SR, Curr Orthop Practice, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Arthroscopic Treatment of Traumatic Hip Dislocations in Children and Adolescents.
    Gilbert SR, Morris A, Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2015
  • Assessing the Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Co-Cultured with Human Vein Endothelial Cells on a Peptide Amphiphile Nanomatrix.
    Deng L, Patel D, Vines J, Javed A, Gilbert SR, Jun H, BMES Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Developing a Bio-Inspired Hybrid Nanosack for the Delivery of Pancreatic Islet and FGF-2 to Improve Islet Engraftment in the Omentum.
    Hwang P, Lim DJ, Tambralli A, Alexander G, Gilbert SR, Tian L, Shalev A, Jun H, BMES Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • "Fracture and normal bone healing" 
    1/1/2016
  • "Orthopaedics and Biomaterials" 
    1/1/2015
  • "Obesity in Pediatric Orthopaedics" 
    Santiago, Chile - 1/27/2013
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Other

  • Angular Deformities of the Lower Extremity in Children. 
    Gilbert, SR, Woiczik MR
    http://orthoportal.aaos.org/oko/article.aspx?article=OKO_PED049
    1/1/2014
  • "Giving a kid a new lease on life" 
    Gilbert, SR, CBS 42
    1/1/2008
  • "Limb deficiency clinic" 
    Gilbert, SR, CBS 42
    1/1/2008
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Grant Support

  • Promoting Angiogenesis in Contaminated Open FracturesDepartment of Defense2010–2014
  • Role Of Hypoxia In Bone FormationNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2010
  • Identification Of Molecular Probes To Activate The Hypoxia Inducible Factor PathwNational Institute Of Mental Health2008
  • Pharmacologic Activation Of The Hypoxia Inducible Factor Pathway In Bone HealingNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2007–2008

Committees

  • Chairman, AAOS Basic Science Evaluation Committee 2014 - Present

Professional Memberships