Joseph Iannotti, M.D., Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
2000 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Biographical Sketch
Joseph Iannotti, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He is Co-Director of the Orthopaedic Research Center and has a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Dr. Iannotti joined the Cleveland Clinic in 2000 having been on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania for 20 years. He left the University of Pennsylvania as a tenured Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Head of the Shoulder and Elbow Service.
He received his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1979 and his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. He did his orthopaedic residency training at the University of Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1984.
Dr. Iannotti's clinical practice is focused on the treatment of the shoulder, and his primary interest is in the management of complex shoulder problems in joint replacement and rotator cuff tears. His practice includes both open and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. His clinical and basic science research program also focuses on innovative treatments for tendon repair and tendon tissue engineering. His research program involves the study of shoulder biomechanics and prosthetic design.
Dr. Iannotti has published two textbooks (both in their second edition) on the shoulder and has authored 210 peer-reviewed articles, as well as book chapters. He has won numerous awards for his academic work from the American Orthopaedic Association and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He has served in many leadership roles at the national level, which include Chair of the Academic Affairs Council and the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition, he has served and chaired several committees of the Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and is Past President (2006-2007) of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Professional Highlights
- Manard Madden Professorship in Arthritis Research (2006- current)
- Board of Directors, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999-2005
- Chair, Council of Academic Affairs, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (2003-2005)
- American British and Canadian Fellowship, American Orthopaedic Association, 1993
- President, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, 2006
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL |
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| Internship: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Orthopaedic Surgery, Philadelphia, PA |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Fordham University, Bronx, NY |
Additional Training
PhD in cell biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1987
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Disorders of the shoulder, joint replacement of the shoulder, sports injuries and arthroscopy of the shoulder, complex and revision shoulder surgery, shoulder paralysis, nerve injuries of the shoulder, scapula winging, shoulder infection, frozen shoulder, shoulder dislocations, rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, shoulder fractures, labrum tears and biceps tendon injuries.
Innovations & Patents
- Designed most of the currently used shoulder prosthetics used by DePuy Johnson and Johnson
- Designed shoulder prosthetic surgical simulator (IP owned by Cleveland Clinic)
- Developed techniques for rotator cuff repair and reconstruction of ligament deficiencies of the shoulder
Awards & Honors
- Graduated cum laude, Fordham University, 1975
- Biology Achievement Award, Fordham University, 1975
- OREF Resident Research Award, 1981-1982
- OREF Resident Research Award, 1983-1984
- DeForest Willard Award, 1984
- NIH NIADDK Clinical Investigator Award, 1984-1989
- North American Traveling Fellowship, American Orthopaedic Association, 1985
- ABC Fellowship, American Orthopaedic Association, 1993
- Neer Award, American Shoulder Elbow Society, 1996
- Neer Award, American Shoulder Elbow Society, 2001
- Cleveland Clinic Resident Teaching Award, 2006
- Named to numerous lists of "best doctors" in America, Midwest and Cleveland
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Association
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- Mid America Orthopaedic Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 9/5/2008, Dr. Iannotti has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
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Consulting. Dr. Iannotti receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
- Tornier, Inc.
- United HealthGroup Incorporated
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Royalty Payments. Dr. Iannotti has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries related to the companies shown below:
- DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
- Lippincott Williams and Wikins
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