Walid K Yassir MD MHCM
Pediatric Orthopedics
Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children's Hospital of Michigan
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3901 Beaubien StFl 1Detroit, MI 48201
Phone+1 313-745-5227
Fax+1 313-745-5596
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Summary
- Dr. Walid Yassir is an orthopedic surgeon in Detroit, MI and is affiliated with DMC - Children's Hospital of Michigan. He received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. He speaks multiple languages, including Arabic and French. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in cerebral palsy, scoliosis, clubfoot, pediatric trauma, and pediatric sports medicine.
Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2000 - 2001
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 2000
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2000 - Present
MI State Medical License 2007 - 2027
MA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsAnalgesia Use in Children with Acute Long Bone Fractures in the Pediatric Emergency Department.Jennifer Noble, Bradley Zarling, Thomas Geesey, Erich Smith, Ahmad Farooqi
The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2020-03-01 - 7 citationsBiomechanical strength comparison of pedicle screw augmentation using poly-dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (P-DCPD) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cements.Alberto Criado, Sanar S. Yokhana, Tahsin M Rahman, Scott McCarty, Christopher Andrecovich
Spine Deformity. 2020-02-06 - 3 citationsPrevalence of Bacterial Contamination of Casting Material in a Pediatric Population.Brett S Walker, Chad Amato, Olena Palyvoda, Sharada Vangipuram, Martin Weaver
International Journal of Pediatrics. 2020-01-21
Press Mentions
Orthopedic Surgeon Pivots from DMC to VA, Research, ConsultingFebruary 23rd, 2020
Medical Student Ahmad Hasan Makes Healing Little Feet His MissionJanuary 29th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaMember
Other Languages
- Arabic, French
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