Steven Lietman, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2004 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Taussig Cancer Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Transplantation Center
Biographical Sketch
Steven Lietman, MD, was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 2004. Dr Lietman comes from Johns Hopkins where he had a very busy surgical practice and was the recipient of both the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Clinical-Scientist Award and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award.
He is the Principal Investigator on the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Award and an NIH KO8 grant.
His specialty interests are bone and soft tissue tumors and total joint replacement, and recent research includes studies into molecular mechanisms of ectopic bone formation and bone resorption and sarcomas.
Dr. Lietman is a member of the International Society of Limb Salvage, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, the Orthopaedic Research Society, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society and the American Orthopaedic Association.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH |
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| Internship: | Johns Hopkins Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Baltimore, MD |
| Residency: | Johns Hopkins Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, Baltimore, MD |
| Fellowship: | Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Oncology, Boston, MA |
| Fellowship: | Johns Hopkins Hospital, Research, Baltimore, MD |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Bone and soft tissue tumors, total joint replacement (hip and knee).
Innovations & Patents
Cleveland Clinic Innovation Award (2007) for Novel Treatment in Bone Resorption
Awards & Honors
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Clinician Scientist Traveling Fellow (7/05-6/06)
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, Career Development Award (4/01/02-3/31/05)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Clinician-Scientist Award (01/01/01-12/31/02)
- Dartmouth Medical School, Second Prize – Boehringer Ingleheim Essay Contest (1985)
- Dartmouth College, Hendrick Leadership Award (1984)
- Scholar Athlete (1980) St. Paul’s School
- Charles B. Pforr Memorial Cup (1980) St. Paul’s School
- Co-captain Varsity Lacrosse (1984) Dartmouth College
- Second Team – All New England (1982-1984) Dartmouth College
- Honorable Mention – All Ivy (1982, 1984) Dartmouth College
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1999
- American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, 2000
- Orthopaedic Research Society, 2002
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, 2005
- American Orthopaedic Association, 2007
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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