Academic Title

Chairman and Professor

Bio Statement

Dr. Clohisy is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota and a member of the University of Minnesota Cancer Center. His specialty is musculoskeletal oncology with a focus on both primary and metastatic cancers of bone and the management of musculoskeletal problems in hemophilia. His clinical research focuses on the effect of surgical treatment of skeletal metastasis on health status, and he has also research the cellular mechanisms of tumor osteolysis and mechanisms of bone cancer pain. He is committed to advancing all levels of musculoskeletal education and has interest and experience in developing both outstanding community orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic clinician scientists. His research program has has NIH funding for 23 consecutive years and he currently leads an Academic Health Center NIH training grant for graduate and past doctoral students.

 

Research Interests

Bone and Soft Tissue Neoplasms
Osteolysis
Osteoclasts
Mouse Genetic Engineering
Bone Cancer Pain
Experimental Sarcoma Models

Research Articles

Leadership Roles

Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
He serves on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Exam Committee, the American Orthopaedic Association Critical Issues Committee, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Communicative cabinet and Council on Education. He is an elected member of the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) Board of Directors, serves on the UMP Executive committee and Chairs the UMP Clinical Strategies Committee.

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Interests

Musculoskeletal oncology with focus on both primary and metastatic cancers of the bone; Management of musculoskeletal problems in hemophilia

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical School

Residency

University of Minnesota (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Fellowship

Washington University, Massachusetts General Hospital (Pathology); Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, (Musculoskeletal Oncology)

Awards

• Best Doctors in America® (2007-2010, 2011-2012, 2013)
• Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2009-2010, 2012