R. Douglas Orr, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2003 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Center for Spine Health
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
R. Douglas Orr, MD, is a Staff physician in the Center for Spine Health and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, located on the main campus of Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 2003. Dr. Orr's practice interests include adult spinal surgery, including minimally invasive surgery and deformity surgery. In addition, his research interests include outcomes in spinal surgery, spinal biomechanics and biomaterials.
Dr. Orr joins Cleveland Clinic from Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Hamilton General Division in Ontario where he was a staff member for the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Orr also served as the assistant clinical professor of surgery at McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) and was previously the site chief of orthopaedics at the Hamilton General Site Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation.
Dr. Orr has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Silver Hip Award for Best Teacher awarded by the residents of McMaster University Orthopaedic Program and the Robin Sullivan Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Research for best resident research presentation at the University of Toronto Orthopaedic Research Day. He has authored numerous publications and presentations for medical journals and conferences across the country and in Canada.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada |
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| Internship: | The Wellesley Central Hospital, Surgery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Residency: | University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Toronto, Canada |
| Fellowship: | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, Spine Surgery, Madison, WI |
| Fellowship: | University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery, Toronto, Canada |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada |
Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada - Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Spine surgery, spinal deformity, spinal tumor.
Professional Memberships
- North American Spine Society
- American Orthopaedic Association
- AOSpine North America Teaching Faculty
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Orr receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
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