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Staff Profile

Paul J. Slosar, Jr., M.D.

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Certification Licensure
Hospital Affiliations Appointments
Education
Positions Professional Society Memberships
Awards Bibliography

CERTIFICATION

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1989)
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1996)
Charter Diplomate, American Board of Spinal Surgery (1998)

LICENSURE

California (1993)
Illinois (1989)

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Seton Medical Center
1900 Sullivan Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015

Mills-Peninsula Health Services
1783 El Camino Real
Burlingame, CA 94010

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
900 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Presidio Surgery Center
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94115

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

1993-1994 Spine Surgery Fellowship
The San Francisco Spine Institute/ SpineCare Medical Group
Arthur H. White, M.D., Director

1989-1993 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois

1988-1989 General Surgery Internship
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois

EDUCATION

1984 -1988 Doctor of Medicine
AOA Medical Honor Society
Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois

1980 -1984 Bachelor of Science, Physiology
University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

POSITIONS

1994-1997 Midland Orthopaedic Associates
Chicago, IL

1997-Present SpineCare Medical Group
Daly City, CA

APPOINTMENTS

President : SpineCare Medical Group (2007-present)
Assistant Director, Surgical Fellowship:  The San Francisco Spine Institute (1998-present)
Assistant Director, Surgical Research: The San Francisco Spine Institute (1998-present)
Board of Directors: The American Board of Spine Surgery (2005-2008)
Oral Board Examiner: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2005-present)
Research Project Management Committee: North American Spine Society (2000-2004)
Editorial Board Member: The Spine Journal (2001-present)
Editorial Board Member: Spine Line (2000-present)
Reviewer Board Member: Spine (2001-present)
Editorial Advisory Board Member: Orthopedic Technology Review (2002-present)
Executive Committee/Western U.S. Representative: International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (2004-2007)
Expert Reviewer/ Spine Surgery: The Medical Board of California (2004-present)

 

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine
North American Spine Society
American College of Spinal Surgery
Society for Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon
AO Spine International
California Orthopaedic Association
American Medical Association
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
San Mateo County Medical Society
California Medical Association

AWARDS

2008 Outstanding poster Award: The Spinal Arthroplasty Society
1998 Outstanding Poster Award: North American Spine Society
1993 Berkheiser Award for Outstanding Research in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Institute of Medicine of Chicago
1992 Residency Trauma Paper Competition: The American College of Surgeons

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Publications: Articles

Pinzur M, Slosar PJ.  Functional Outcome: Through Knee Amputation in Peripheral Vascular Insufficiency.  Contemporary Orthopaedics; 24 (2):157-160, 1992

Patwardhan A, Slosar PJ, Gavin T.  Stabilization of Fractures of the Thoracolumbar Spine.  Spine:  State of the Art Reviews.  May 1993

Slosar PJ, Patwardhan A, Lorenz M, Havey R, Sartori M. Instability of the Lumbar Burst Fracture and Limitations of Transpedicular Instrumentation.  Spine; 20 (13) 1453-1461, 1998

Slosar PJ, White AH.  Controversy:  The Utility of Selective Nerve Root Blocks: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, or Placebo?  Spine; 23 (20) 2253-2254, 1998

Slosar PJ, Reynolds JB, Schofferman JA, Goldthwaite ND, White AH.  Patient Satisfaction After Circumferential Lumbar Fusion.  Spine; 25 (6) 722-726, 2000

Slosar PJ, Reynolds JB, Koestler M.  The Axial Cage: A Pilot Study for Interbody Fusion in Higher-Grade Spondylolisthesis.  The Spine Journal; 1 (2) 115-120, 2001

Schofferman J, Slosar PJ, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N, White A, Koestler M.  The “270º” Lumbar Fusion: An Alternative to the Circumferential Fusion.  Spine; May 15, 2001

Waguespack A, Schofferman J, Slosar P, Reynolds J.  Etiology of Long-term Failures of Lumbar Spine Surgery.  Pain Medicine; 3 (1) 18-22, 2002

Slosar PJ.  Indications and Outcomes of Reconstructive Surgery in Chronic Pain of Spinal Origin.  Spine; 27 (22S), 2002

Slosar PJ, Perkins RB, Snook D.  Effects of Cigarette Smoking on the Spine: A Focused Review.  SpineLine; 3 (5) 6-9, 2002.

Brodke DS, Slosar PJ, Youssef JA. Collaborative Knowledge Networks Part 1: A new approach to Clinical Decision-making and the Use of Evidence-based Medicine.  SpineLine; July/ August 28-30. 2005.

Slosar PJ, Brodke DS, Youssef JA.  A Survey of Internet-Based Collaborative Tools: Facilitating Knowledge Transfer, Creativity, and Problem Solving for the Spine Community.  SpineLine; November/ December 2005.

Slosar PJ.  Cervical Spondylotic MyelopathyOrthopedic Technology Review; July/ August 2006.

Slosar PJ, Josey R, Reynolds J.  Accelerating Lumbar Fusions by Combining rhBMP-2 with Allograft Bone: A Prospective Analysis of Interbody Fusion Rates and Clinical Outcomes.  The Spine Journal; (7) 301-307, 2007.

Schofferman J, Bogduk N, Slosar PJ. Chronic Whiplash and Whiplash Associated Disorders.  J Am Acad Orthop Surg; September 2007

Publications: Textbook Chapters

Slosar PJ, Reynolds JB. "Degenerative Spondylolisthesis." In: White AH,(editor) Spine Care St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1995

Reynolds JB, Slosar PJ. "Isthmic Spondylolisthesis." In: White AH, (editor) Spine Care St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1995

Slosar PJ. "Sport Specific Rehabilitation: Ice Hockey." In: White AH, (editor) Spine Care St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1995

Slosar PJ. "Sport Specific Rehabilitation: Snow skiing." In: White AH, (editor) Spine Care St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1995

Slosar PJ, Scott J. "Lumbar Spine Fusions." In Maxey L. and Magnusson J, (editors) Rehabilitation for the Post-Surgical Patient: Procedures and Protocols St. Louis, Mosby-Year Book, 1998.

PRESENTATIONS

Slosar P, Patwardhan A, Lorenz M, Havey R, Sartori M:  Three-Dimensional Instability Patterns of the Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture.  Abstract and Presentation: International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine; Chicago, IL; May 1992 / Orthopaedic Research Society; Washington, DC; February 1992 / ASME Bioengineering Symposium; Atlanta, GA; December 1991

Slosar P, Patwardhan A, Lorenz M, Havey R, Sartori M:  Three-Dimensional Instability of the L1 Burst Fracture: A Comparison of 2-Column and 3 Column Injuries.  Abstract and Presentation: Harold A. Sofield Lectureship; Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children, Chicago Unit; November 1992 / Scoliosis Research Society; Kansas City, KS; September 1992

Slosar P, Patwardhan A, Lorenz M, Havey R, Sartori M:  Instability of the L1 Burst Fracture: A Comparison of Two-column and Three-column Injuries Stabilized with Pedicular Screw Fixation.  Abstract and Presentation, ASME Bioengineering Symposium; Breckenridge, CO; June 1993

Slosar P, Schofferman J, White A, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N:  Does Discography Have a Role in the Surgical Decision Making Process?  Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society; Minneapolis, MN; October 1994

Slosar P, Reynolds J, Schofferman J, Goldthwaite N, White A:  Combined Anterior and Posterolateral Lumbar Fusions: Primary and Revision Procedures.  Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society; Minneapolis, MN; October 1994

Slosar P, Schofferman J, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N, Koestler M:  The “270º” Lumbar Fusion: An Alternative to Circumferential Fusion.  Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society; San Francisco, CA; October 1998

Brown A, Slosar P, Reynolds J, Schofferman J, Koestler M:  Paired BAKÔ Proximity Cages Versus Standard BAKÔ Subsidence and Clinical Failures.  Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society; Chicago, IL; October 1999

Schofferman J, Slosar P, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N, Koestler M:  Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Prospective Randomized Comparison of Titanium Threaded Cages with Threaded Bone Dowels.  Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society; Chicago, IL; October 1999

Slosar PJ, Schofferman J, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N, Koestler M: The “270º” Lumbar Fusion: An Alternative to the Circumferential Fusion. Abstract and Presentation, North American Spine Society, New Orleans, LA; October 2001

Slosar PJ, Naraghi F, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N: Foraminal Stenosis: A Useful Marker Associated with Pseudarthrosis After Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion.  Abstract, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco, CA; February 2001

Slosar PJ, Schofferman J, Reynolds J, Goldthwaite N, Koestler M:  The “270º Fusion”: An Alternative to the “360º Fusion” (Circumferential Fusion).  International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2001

Slosar PJ, Reynolds, J, Koestler M:  The Axial Cage: An Alternative to the Fibula Strut-Graft in Spondylolisthesis.  The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, Edinburgh, Scotland; 2001

Verst D, Slosar PJ, Schofferman J, Reynolds J.  LTÔ Cage vs. BAKÔ Cage for L5-S1 ALIF.  The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH; 2002

Reynolds J, Verst D, Slosar P, Goldthwaite N, Koestler M, Libby E, Nagle M.  Pre-emptive Analgesia Reduces Immediate Postoperative Pain.  The North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2002

Herceg M, Slosar PJ, Reynolds JR, Schofferman, J. Rapid Subsidence in Lumbar Interbody Fusions with Resorbable Implants. The North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2004.

Snook D, Schofferman J, Slosar PJ, Reynolds J. Posterolateral Fusion with Transpediclular Instrumentation to Salvage Failed Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions with Cages.The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2005.

Slosar PJ, Herceg M, Reynolds JR, Josey R. Rapid Subsidence in Lumbar Interbody Fusions with Resorbable Implants.  The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2005.

Slosar PJ, Josey R, Herceg M.  Accelerated Lumbar Interbody Fusion Rates: A Comparison of Allograft Bone With and Without RH-BMP 2.  The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting, New York, NY, 2005.

Reynolds J, Slosar PJ, Steinke B, et al. Salvage Posterolateral Fusion for Failed Interbody Fusion with Titanium and Bone Cages.  The North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.

Slosar PJ, Josey R, Herceg M, Reynolds J.  A Prospective Study with 2-year follow-up Comparing Allograft with and without rh-BMP 2.  The North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 2005.

Sun EC, Reynolds J, Slosar PJ, Goldthwaite N. Assessment of fusion rates with rhBMP-2 and resorbable ceramic granules in posterolateral spinal fusion. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, 2006.

Sun EC, Reynolds J, Slosar PJ, Goldthwaite N. Assessment of fusion rates with rhBMP-2 and resorbable ceramic granules in posterolateral spinal fusion. The North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 2006.

Slosar PJ, Youssef J, Reynolds J, Patty C, Brodke D.  The Emergence of Internet based Collaboration in Surgical Decision Making and New Technology Training. The American Orthopaedic Association  Quebec, Canada, 2008

Youssef J, Slosar PJ, Reynolds J, Patty C, Brodke D.  The Emergence of Internet based Collaboration in Surgical Decision Making and New Technology Training.  Spinal Arthroplasty Society Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 2008.

Slosar PJ, Youssef J, Reynolds J, Brodke D.  The Emergence of Internet based Collaboration in Surgical Decision Making. The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Geneva Switzerland, 2008.

Burkus JK, Gornet MF, Glassman SD, Rosner MK, Slosar PJ, Deckey J.  The Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Antibody formation in rhBMP-2 Spinal Fusion Studies.  The North American Spine Society, Toronto, Canada, 2008.

Tromanhauser SG, Polly DW, Glassman SD, Slosar PJ, Bono, CM.  Return to Work after Lumbar Fusion for Chronic Low Back Pain:  Work Injured versus Non-Work Injured Patients.  The North American Spine Society, Toronto, Canada, 2008.

 

COURSE FACULTY

Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy: Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery; The San Francisco Spine Institute; San Francisco, CA. June 1994.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Instructional Course: Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery; San Francisco, CA. 1997.

Least Invasive Spine Surgery.  AAOS CME; St. Louis, MO.  April 1999.

Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Lumbar Spine. Barrow Neurological Institute; Phoenix, AZ.  October 1999.

Current Techniques in Lumbosacral Fixation:  Minimizing Complications in Spine Surgery.  San Francisco, CA.  April 2000.

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons CME; St. Louis, MO. July 2000.

Non-Threaded Innovations in Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Santa Fe, NM. August 2000.

Interbody Fusion Concepts Focus Group. Tucson, AZ. February 2001.

Summer Think Tank / Young Surgeon Focus Group.  Sun River, OR.  August 2001.

Interbody Fusion Concepts Focus Group.  Sonoma, CA, February 2002.

Summer Think Tank / Young Surgeon Focus Group.  Sun River, OR. July 2002.

Fundamentals and Techniques in Spinal Surgery.  San Diego, CA. September 2002.

Interbody Fusion Technology (Chairman).  Squaw Creek, CA. January 2003.

Advanced Techniques in Spinal Surgery.  Memphis, TN. February 2003.

Emerging Technologies Focus Group.  Amelia Island, FL. May 2003.

Identifying New Technologies and Techniques for Lumbar Interbody Fusions.  Santa Fe, NM. July 2003

Summer Think Tank / Young Surgeon Focus Group (Chairman).  Sun River, OR. August 2003

Current Concepts in Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (Chairman).  Scottsdale, AZ. September 2003

Spine + Science + Management.  New Orleans, LA. November 2003.

Spine Surgery Fellowship Program (Chairman).  Memphis, TN. February 2004.

Spine + Science + Management.  New Orleans, LA. November 2004.

Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery. Whistler, B.C. January 2005.

Global Spine: Spinal Motion, Fusion and Realignment.  San Francisco, CA. June 2005.

Collaborative Knowledge Network.  North American Spine Society; Philadelphia, PA. September 2005.

Non-operative Debates.  North American Spine Society; Philadelphia, PA. September 2005.

Artificial Disc Revision Training (Chairman). Henderson, NV, November 2005.

Spine + Science + Management. Henderson, NV, November 2005.

Spinal Biologics Technology Focus Group.  Atlanta, GA, May 2005.

Emerging Technologies in the Management of Spinal Disorders: An Evidence-based Approach to the Evaluation of New Technologies.  UCSF, San Francisco, CA.  May 2006.

The Art and Science of Total Facet Joint Repair.  Austin TX, October 2007.

Spine + Science + Management. (Chairman) New Orleans, LA. November 2007.

Emerging Technologies Spine Education Summit.  Jackson Hole, WY.  February 2008.

 

 

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