C. Ronald MacKenzie MD Chair in Ethics and Medicine C. Ronald MacKenzie, MD The C. Ronald MacKenzie MD Chair in Ethics and Medicine benefits rheumatologist/internist Dr. C. Ronald MacKenzie in his efforts to address ethical issues facing the chronically ill, specifically those with rheumatologic disease. Funds from the Chair have supported Dr. MacKenzie’s work with a number of ethics and clinical fellows and colleagues. These collaborations are advancing our understanding of issues related to chronic disease, as well as the ethical dilemmas facing modern medicine.
Mary Kathryn and Alexander Navab Chair for Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Daniel W. Green, MD, MS, FAAP, FACS Dr. Daniel Green is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at HSS and a Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is also currently the Fellowship Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, and the Associate Director of the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Training Program at HSS. Dr. Green has a particular focus in pediatric sports medicine, specifically the pediatric knee. The Mary Kathryn and Alexander Navab Chair for Pediatric Orthopaedic Research is helping Dr. Green further his research efforts and translate findings into new and more effective treatments. Dr. Green was one of the first surgeons in the country to perform medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction to stabilize the knee in young pediatric patients. This technique helps children with an unstable kneecap regain function and return to sports without adversely affecting their growth. Dr. Green and his team participate in many multicenter, national, and international study groups with the goal of bringing the highest level of care to the patients of HSS.
Stephen A. Paget MD Chair in Rheumatology Stephen A. Paget, MD, FACP, MACR The Stephen A. Paget MD Chair in Rheumatology honors Physician-in-Chief Emeritus and former Chairman of the Division of Rheumatology at HSS Dr. Stephen Paget. As Chairman, Dr. Paget developed and ran a world-class rheumatology division of 46 physicians, scientists, and clinician-scholar educators. He has both national and international recognition as a Master Clinician in a broad range of systemic, inflammatory, and autoimmune disorders. As a noted clinician-scholar educator, he has had a significant impact upon rheumatology education both at HSS and nationally, and is currently the Director of the HSS Academy of Rheumatology Medical Educators. Dr. Paget became a Master in the American College of Rheumatology in 2010 and received the organization’s ACR Distinguished Clinical Scholar Award in 2011.
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