Steven D.
Levin, M.D., M.B.A
Assistant Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Team Physician USA Rugby
Steven D. Levin, M.D. is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a Chicago specialist in arthroscopic surgical treatment of shoulder, knee injuries and ailments as well as shoulder arthroplasty for shoulder arthritis.
Dr. Levin was a swimmer and soccer player at New Trier East H.S. in Winnetka, Illinois where he graduated in 1975. He then went on to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where he also played soccer and graduated in 1979. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at SUNY Buffalo in 1993. He then did his Sports Medicine/Knee and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the prestigious Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Columbus, Georgia in 1994.
Dr. Levin has served as Assistant Team Physician for the Buffalo Bills, New York Mets, US Open Tennis Tournament, and currently serves as team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the USA National Rugby Team as well as the Chicago Lions Rugby Team. Dr. Levin is an avid handball player where he has competed at the National level and has won several tournaments. He serves as a consultant to the United States Handball Association, (USHA).
Dr. Levin won the 2007 James K. Stack, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, given to the best faculty orthopaedic surgery attending physician/teacher at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He also won the 2012 Neer Award given to the author of the best research paper at the American Shoulder and Elbow Society Annual Meeting. Dr. Levin has been noted as America’s Top Orthpaedists as well as Best Doctor’s of America 2007 and 2008.
Dr. Levin has given numerous national presentations on Knee and Shoulder topics. Dr. Levin is Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Levin has published numerous peer reviewed articles on various knee and shoulder topics such as ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff tears, shoulder and knee arthroscopy. He also serves as an article reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, American Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Journal. Dr. Levin was recently appointed to the editorial board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Levin has a special interest in patients with complex shoulder issues including dislocation, rotator cuff, AC joint, biceps tendon and arthritis. He has a high volume practice in shoulder replacement and reverse arthroplasty surgery. He also concentrates on ACL, meniscus, and cartilage restoration surgery.
PERSONAL DATA
Current Positions
Orthopaedic Surgeon
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Assistant Clinical Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Work Address
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
9650 Gross Point Road
Suite 2900
Skokie, Illinois 60076
Work: (86-ORTHO)
Fax: (224) 251-2905
Cell:
Email: [javascript protected email address]
Website: stevendlevinmd.com
Citizenship
United States of America
EDUCATION
High School
New Trier East H.S.
Winnetka, Illinois
1975
Undergraduate
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
B.A. Honors Philosophy
Minor Biology
1975-1979
Graduate
Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
M.D
1981-1985
Chicago Booth
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago, Illinois
MBA
April 2018
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION
Internship
Michael Reese Hospital/University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
General Surgery post-graduate year I
1985-1986
St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital
New York City, New York
General Surgery post-graduate year II
1986-1987
Clinical Fellowship
Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
Catholic Medical Center
Queens, New York
1987-1988
Orthopaedic
Research / Trauma Fellowship
Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
Boston University Medical Center
Boston City Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
1988-1989
Residency
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
1989-1993
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Jack C. Hughston, MD
Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery,
George M. McCluskey, III, MD
The Hughston Clinic, P.C.
Columbus, Georgia
1993-1994
Additional Education
American Orthopaedic Association
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Leadership Program
Evanston, Illinois
2003
Kellogg Management Institute Certificate
Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management
Evanston, Illinois
2004
MEDICAL LICENSURE
New York
1986
Massachusetts
1987
Georgia
1993
Illinois
1985,
1994-current
CERTIFICATION
NBME Part I
1985
NBME Part II
1986
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Part I written
1993
Part II oral
1996
ABOS Board Certified
1996
ABOS re-certified
valid through December 31, 2016
2006
ABOS re-certified
valid through December 31, 2026
2017
Sub-specialty certification Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
valid through December 31, 2026
2014
Certified Level 2 Immediate Care in Rugby
Accredited Medic
July 2015
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Instructor, Gross Anatomy
Chicago Medical School
North Chicago, Illinois
1982
Assistant Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Boston University Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
1988-1989
Assistant Clinical Instructor, Orthopaedic Surgery
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
1989-1993
Assistant Clinical Instructor
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Tulane University Medical School
New Orleans, Louisiana
1993-1994
Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
2002-2009
Assistant Clinical Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
2009-present
HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
Chief resident
Buffalo Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, New York
1992
Chief resident
Erie Count Medical Center, Buffalo, New York
1993
Chief resident
Buffalo General Hospital, Buffalo, New York
1993
Chief resident
Veterans Administration Hospital, Buffalo, New York
1993
Fellow Sports Medicine/Shoulder Surgery
Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia
1993-1994
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove, Illinois
1994-2002
St. Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
1994-2002
Golf Surgical Center
Park Ridge, Illinois
1999-2002
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston Hospital
Evanston, Illinois
2002-present
Glenbrook Hospital
Glenview, Illinois
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park, Illinois
Skokie Hospital
Skokie, Illinois
River North Sameday Surgery Center
Chicago, Illinois
2007-present
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Division Head, Sports Medicine
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
2002-2005
COMMITTEE SERVICE
University Organizations
Resident Selection Committee
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2004-2007
Hospital Organizations
Business Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
2003
Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery Division
Performance Improvement Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
2004-2006
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chairman Search Committee
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
2004-2006
Professional Organizations
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Research Committee
2007
American Orthopaedic Society Sports Medicine
Self-Assessment Committee Reviewer
2018-2019
Self-Assessment Committee Question Writer
2019-2021
American Shoulder and Elbow Society
Innovation and Strategic Planning Committee
August 2020-present
AWARDS, HONORS, AND DISTINCTIONS
Dean’s List, Northwestern University
1975-1979
Levin SD, Terry GC.
DePuy Sports Medicine Research Grant
Columbus, Georgia
1993
Resident’s Award Scholarship
Associate Master Instructors
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Rosemont, Illinois
1996
James K. Stack, M.D. Teaching Award
Teacher of the Year
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
2007
Consumer’s Research Council of America
America’s Top Orthopaedists
Sports Medicine Shoulder and Knee Surgery
2008, 2011
Best Doctors of America
2007, 2008
Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting
San Francisco, California
Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position:
The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia
2012
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow
- American Heart Association – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Shoulder and Elbow Society - Candidate Member
- Hughston Sports Medicine Society – Active Member
- Chicago Medical Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Illinois Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- United States Handball Association
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- Levin SD, Wasilewski S & Yablon IG. First Annual Problem Fractures and New Frontiers in Orthopaedic Surgery. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts. October, 1998.
- Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS & Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate
Ligament Tear – Assimilated Model.
- The American Orthopaedic Association 26th Annual Resident’s Conference, Seattle, Washington. March 17-20, 1993.
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 61st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana. February 1994.
- Resident’s and Fellow’s Arthroscopy Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona. January 1993.
- McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Shoulder Prosthetic Replacement for Primary Osteoarthritis Section on Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery. Southern Medical Association’s 88th Annual Scientific Assembly, Orlando, Florida. November 1994.
- McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Prosthetic Replacement for Degenerative Lesions of the Shoulder. Hughston Sports Medicine Scientific Day. Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic, Columbus, Georgia. June 1994.
- Levin SD, Makhsous M, Zhang LQ, Lin F, Hogfors C & Nuber GW. Passive Restraining Forces by the Glenohumeral Capsuloligaments. International Shoulder Group Meeting, Newcastle, England. August 2000.
- Levin SD, A Retrospective Review of ACL and Meniscal Allograft Transplantation in the Early Degenerative Knee.
- Allografts in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Illinois Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Champaign, Illinois. April 6, 2001.
- The Hughston Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Columbus, Georgia. June 6-9, 2001.
- Levin SD, Zhang LQ, Makhsous M, Lin AF, Koh JL & Nuber GW. Biomechanical Analysis of Partial Rotator Cuff Tear and its Surgical Repair. The American Shoulder and Elbow Society Closed Meeting, Denver, Colorado. October 2001.
- Levin SD, Allograft ACL/Meniscus Transplantation in Patients with Prior Meniscectomy, ACL Deficiency, and Early Degenerative Arthritis [E-Poster]. International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand. March 2003.
- Flores S, Zhang LQ, Levin SD, Nuber G, Biomechanical Analysis of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, San Diego, California. February, 2007.
- Khan N, Levin SD, Domont ZB, Wu YN, Ren Y, Zhang, LQ. Biomechanical Effects of Arthroscopic Portal Placement Through the Subscapularis Tendon. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Senior Thesis Day Paper. May 2009.
- Levin SD, Wellman D, Zhang LQ. Biomechanical Analysis of Soft Tissue and Bony Biceps Tenodesis in Relation to the Native Biceps Tendon in a Cadaver Model. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Senior Thesis Day Paper. May 2010.
- Levin SD, Murphy G, Koh J. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia. Winner of the Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award in recognition of outstanding research in the field of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California. February 2012.
- Levin SD, Murphy G, Koh J. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: The Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia. Winner of the Charles S. Neer, II, MD Award in recognition of outstanding research in the field of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. American Shoulder and Elbow Society Open Meeting Specialty Day, San Francisco, California. February 2012.
- Koh, J, Levin SD, Murphy G, Chebab E. Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: A Prospective Study on the Effect of General Anesthesia Compared to Regional Anesthesia and Sedation. 8th Biennial AAOS/ASES Shoulder and Elbow: Current Techniques and Controversies, Boca Raton, Florida. May 2012
- Bergin, M & Levin SD. Repair of Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tears with Allograft Augmentation: Early Outcome and Algorithm for Treatment, OREF/ORS Midwest Region Resident Research Symposium, June 2012.
- Levin SD Treating Common Shoulder Injuries. Faculty Member/Lecturer. 2016 Illinois Athletic Trainers Association State Meeting and Clinical Symposium. November 13, 2016 Lisle, Illinois
- Levin, SD. Common Shoulder Ailments. Joint Care for an Active Lifestyle. Chicago Botanical Gardens. June 9, 2018.
- Levin, SD, Athletico University Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, October 17, 2018.
- Levin, SD, University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, September 3, 2019.
- Levin, SD, NorthShore University HealthSystem Physical Therapy Grand Rounds Lecture, Current Concepts in ACL Surgery, September 19, 2019
- Levin, SD , NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Current Issues in Sports Medicine, Lecture – Traumatic Injuries in Rugby. “Pearls from the Pros” Workshop, Evaluation of Acute Knee Injuries.
- Levin, SD, University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Lecture, Traumatic Injuries in Rugby
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Resident Rotation PGY3 Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2003-2009
Orthopaedic Surgery Research Resident Supervision Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2003-2009
Orthopaedic Surgery and Clinical Shadowing Physical Therapists and Medical Students Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
2003-2009
Sports Medicine Conference Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2002-2009
Chairman’s Conference Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2002-2009
Created and developed Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Conference NorthShore University HealthSystem Northwestern University Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2005-2009
Paper Review: Senior Thesis Day Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Saltzman MD, Nuber GW, Gryzlo SM, Marecek GS, Koh JL. Efficacy of Surgical Prep Solutions in Shoulder Surgery.
May 2008
Paper Review: Senior Thesis Day Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pathology, Biomedical Engineering Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago NorthShore University HealthSystem Kodali P, Qiu H, Chung E, Yang S, Schwartz D, Hwong J, Ko DH, Ren Y, Laskin W, Zhang LQ, Koh J, Ameer, G. In Vivo Evaluation of a Novel Citric-Acid Based Implant for Osteochondral Defects.
May 2009
Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Conference NorthShore University HealthSystem University of Chicago Orthopaedic Department
2009-present
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Resident Rotation PGY 5 University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2009-2013
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Conference University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Department
2009-2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Rosemont, Illinois
Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fractures and Arthritis of the Shoulder Aspen Total Joint Arthroplasty Course Aspen, Colorado
March 1994
Associate Master Instructor Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, Illinois
February 1996
Strategic Approaches to Shoulder Instability, Fractures, and Reconstruction American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
April 1996
Primary Shoulder Replacement and Shoulder Replacement in Trauma Cuff Arthropathy, and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Consortium for Osteopathic Graduate Medical Education and Training (COGMET) East Lansing, Michigan
November 1996
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation American Society of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants 22nd Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 1996
Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, Illinois
July 1997
6th Annual Total Team Approach to Sports Medicine Seminar Moderator, Healthsouth 2000 Poplar Creek, Illinois
February 2000
Shoulder Review and Update, Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois
Classification of Proximal Humerus, Clavicle, and Scapula Fractures Issues
in Shoulder Arthroplasty for Arthritis: Cement vs. Press Fit
November 2001
Open and Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Course, Lab Instructor Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois
November 2001
Shoulder Review and Update, Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois.
Massive Rotator Cuff Repairs: Techniques and Tendon Transfer.
July 2002
Advanced Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder Surgery Course Lab Instructor Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Rosemont, Illinois
July 2002
Applied Orthopaedic Anatomy of the Knee, Faculty Department of Gross Anatomy Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, Illinois
Fall Semester 2003
The Shoulder: Advanced Management Options from Open and Arthroscopic, Faculty Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois
Lecture – Open Rotator Cuff Repairs
July 2004
Current Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery, Faculty Orthopaedic Learning Center American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois.
April 2005
Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery, Faculty American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois
April 2007
Knee Ligament Course, Associate Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, Illinois
March 2009
Shoulder Instability in Rugby Players, Panel Member USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2011
Advanced Surgical Management of Complex Shoulder Instability Arthroscopic Management of Internal Impingement, Lecturer Open Instability Repair Bristow and/or Latarjet, Lab Leader American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Shoulder and Elbow Society Rosemont, Illinois
July 2011
Live Surgical Repair of Labrum Section on Rotator Cuff and Shoulder, Panel Member USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, NV
February 2013
New Horizons: Advances in Knee Ligament Focus Master Instructor Arthroscopy Association of North America Rosemont, IL
June 2013
Current Issues in Sports Medicine Special Populations, Pediatric ACL Injuries and Treatment, Faculty Chicago Bears Halas Hall Lake Forest, IL
August 2015
Superior Capsular Repair, Lecture and Cadaver Lab Demonstration Medwest Guest Lecturer Chicago, IL
August 2015
Current Issues in Sports Medicine Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Unique Approach to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in the Active Patient NorthShore University Health System Chicago Bears Halas Hall Lake Forest, IL
May 2016
Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellows Forum Academic Faculty Naples, FL
June 2-3, 2016
Arthrex Vail Masters Shoulder Arthroplasty Course Master Faculty Member, Lecturer, Lab Instructor TSA Planning – TSA Indications and Contraindications rTSA – rTSA Indications and Contraindications Arthrex Medical Education Center Vail, CO
January 30, 2017
Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellows Forum
Cadaver Arthroscopy Lab Instructor
May 17-18, 2018
ARTICLE REVIEWER
American Journal of Sports Medicine
1997-2007
American Journal of Sports Medicine/American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 2019 Jack Hughston Award Jury Member
2019-2020
The American Journal of Sports Medicine Principal Reviewer
2007-present
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
2010 – present
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
January 2016-present
American Journal of Sports Medicine Editorial Board
August 2020-present
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
- Schraut WH, Rosemurgy AS & Riddell RM. Prolongation of Intestinal Allograft Survival Without Immunosuppressive Drug Therapy. Transplantation of Small Bowel Allografts. Journal of Surgical Research, 34(6):597-607, 1983. Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago 1980.
- Levin SD, Wasilewski S & Yablon IG. The role of nonoperative treatment of ankle fractures Orthopaedics Today, February/March 1989.
- Levin SD. Common Knee Injuries in the Handball Player – Part I. Handball Magazine, December 1991.
- Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS & Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear -Assimilated Model, American Journal of Knee Surgery, VII(2), 87-94, 1993.
- Miranda L, McCluskey GM III & Levin SD. Surgical Results of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Primary Arthritis. Hughston Sports Medicine Scientific Bulletin, Volume I, November 2000.
- Yang S, Park MS, Flores S, Levin SD, Makhsous M, Lin, F, Koh JL, Nuber G, Zhang LQ. Biomechanical Analysis of Bursal-Sided Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 3, pages 331-502 , May-June 2009.
- Wellman DS, McCoy BW, Levin SD, Knight BP. Shoulder Arthroscopy in Patients with a Cardiac Pacemaker or Defibrillator: A Case Report and Discussion of Perioperative Management. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, December 2010, Vol. 19, Issue 8, Pages 1204-1209.
- Khan N, Levin SD, Domont ZB, Wu YN, Ren Y, Zhang LQ. Strain Effects of Placing an Arthroscopic Portal through the Subscapularis Tendon. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, January 2011, Vol. 20, Issue 1, Pages 33-38.
- Levin SD, Wellman DS, Liu C, Li Y, Ren Y, Shah NA, Zhang LG, Biomechanical Strain Characteristics of Soft Tissue Biceps Tenodesis and Bony Tenodesis,Journal of Orthopaedic Science, Volume 18, Issue 5, September 2013, pages 699-704
- Koh JL, Levin SD, Chehab EL, Murphy GS, Neer Award 2012: Cerebral Oxygenation in the Beach Chair Position: AProspective Study on the Effect of General Anesthesia Compared with Regional Anesthesia and Sedation, Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery, 2013 Oct 22 (12), 1325-1331.
- Levin, SD, Chicago Blaze Newsletter, Section on Sports Medicine, The Rugby Scrum Cap Summer 2018
- Levin, SD, Chicago Blaze Newsletter, Section on Sports Medicine, ACL Prevention, Fall 2018
CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Regional Anesthesia in Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients: Bupivacaine vs. Bupivacaine and Exparel
- Shoulder Instability Trial Arthroscopic Stabilization Benefits Compared with Latarjet Procedure Evaluation (STABLE-2)
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Committee (Arthrex) Arthoplasty studies
- Levin SD, Shi L, He TC, Somogyi J, Gautam M, Koh J, Zhan LQ. Rotator Cuff Allograft Augmentation vs. Bridging in a Rat Model: Biomechanical and Histological Analysis.
ABSTRACTS
- Levin SD, Simon MA. Chronic Hematogenous Pyogenic Osteomyelitis of the Appendicular Skeleton. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 1985
- Levin SD, Colucci MA, Gillespie R, Brody AS, Asirwatham JS. Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Histopathology in Direct Blunt Trauma to the Canine Femoral Condyle: An Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear -Assimilated Model. Orthopaedic Transactions, March 1993.
BOOK CHAPTERS
- McCluskey III GM, Levin SD. Chapter 41 – Imaging of the Shoulder. Editor, Baker Jr. CL. The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Book, Williams and Wilkins, 1995.
- Levin SD, Shah, N, Orthopaedic Considerations of Bioterrorism, Toxico- terrorism: Emergency Response and Clinical Approach to Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents, Editors – Leiken, LB and McFee, R, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
- Levin SD. The Stiff Shoulder in A Systematic Approach to Shoulder Rehabilitation, Section I, Chapter 6. Editors: Bryce W Gaunt, PT, SCS and George M. Mccluskey, III, MD, HPRC 2012.
AUDIOVISUAL PRESENTATIONS
- McCluskey GM III, Jeaggars F, Levin SD. Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty – Sawbones Technique [Instructional Video]. Presented at: The Aspen Total Joint Arthroplasty Course, Shoulder Section, Aspen, Colorado. March 1994.
- Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Posterior Labral Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009; 7(1): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO034 Accessed January 26, 2009.
- Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Bony Bankart Lesion with Extensive Labral Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009; 7 (2). http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO035. Accessed February 23, 2009
- Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Arthroscopy/MRI Correlations Case Studies: Rotator Cuff Tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Website: Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009;7(3): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO036. Accessed March 30, 2009
- Levin SD, Lazarus ML. Shoulder MRI/Arthroscopy Correlations Case 4: Paralabral Cyst Associated With Posterior Labral Tear. Orthopaedic Knowledge Online 2009;7(4): http://www5.aaos.org/oko/description.cfm?topic=SPO037. Accessed May 14, 2009.
- Levin SD. G9MD Website. Video; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Reinforcement through Hybrid Mini-open Approach Using Connexa Reconstructive Tissue Matrix. July 2011.
FINANCIAL GRANTS
- Levin SD, Terry GC. DePuy Sports Medicine Research Grant 1993. Columbus, Georgia.
- Levin SD, Ameer G & Kang Y. A composite cell construct for cartilage repair. Arthroscopy Association of North America Research Grant. March 2005.
- Levin SD, Medwest educational research grant for small animal research University of Chicago, Rotator Cuff Allograft Augmentation vs. Bridging in a Rat Model: Biomechanics and Histology 2015.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Shoulder: Open and Arthroscopic Techniques
Rosemont, Illinois
May 2003
71st Annual Meeting - American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois
March 2004
The Shoulder: Advanced Management Options from Open and
Arthroscopic
Rosemont, Illinois
July 2004
Anatomy – Imaging Examination
Upper Extremity Examination
Adult Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip and Knee Examination
Sports Medicine Examination
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery Department
Chicago, IL
January 2005
72nd Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Washington, District of Columbia
February 2005
American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Open Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery
Rosemont, Illinois
April 2005
Metcalf Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Course
Sun Valley, Idaho
February 2006
73rd Annual Meeting - American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
March 2006
American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
The Shoulder: An Arthroscopic Odyssey
Moderator: Rotator Cuff Section
Rosemont, Illinois
July 2006
American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Open and Arthroscopic Techniques in Shoulder Surgery
Guest Speaker/Faculty
Orthopaedic Learning Center
Rosemont, Illinois
January 17-18, 2008
75th Annual Meeting - American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
San Francisco, California
March 2008
76th Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
Las Vegas, Nevada
March 2009
Knee Ligament Live Surgery – TLS Day
Annecy, France
September 2009
1st Annual Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada
Spring 2010
Tornier Masters Shoulder Course
Chicago, Illinois
September 2010
2nd Annual Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2011
FH Orthopaedics Arrow Universal Shoulder Prosthesis Cadaver Course
Paris, France
June 2011
Synthes Epoca Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Fracture Stem Course
Faculty Member
Detroit, Michigan
September 2011
80thAnnual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
San Francisco, California
February 2012
USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2013
82nd Annual Meeting – American Association Orthopaedic Surgery
New Orleans, Louisianna
March 2014
USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2014
USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2015
Arthrex Orthopaedic Technology & Innovation Forum
Scientific Advisory Group
Naples, FL
April 2015
Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2
Rosemont, IL
July 2015
Current Issues in Sports Medicine Special Populations
Pediatric ACL Injuries and Treatment, Faculty
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Chicago Bears Halas Hall
Lake Forest, IL
August 9, 2015
USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada
March 3-4, 2016
Arthrex Orthopaedic Technology & Innovation Forum
Scientific Advisory Group
Naples, FL
April 2016
Current Issues in Sports Medicine
Superior Capsular Reconstruction: A Unique Approach
to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears in the Active Patient
NorthShore University Health System
Chicago Bears Halas Hall
Lake Forest, IL
May 7, 2016
USA Rugby Sports Medicine Symposium
Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2 – Certified
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 26-March 2, 2019
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS/
AMERICAN SHOULDER AND ELBOW SOCIETY
AAOS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada
March 2009
American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day
AAOS/ASES Advanced Surgical Management of Complex Shoulder Instability – Instructional Course
AAOS Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California
February 2012
American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day
8th Biennial AAOS/ASES Shoulder and Elbow: Current Techniques and Controversies
Miami, Florida
May 2012
Annual Meeting
New Orleans, Louisiana
AAOS/AOSSM Specialty Da
March 2014
ASES 2018 Open Symposium
Chicago, Illinois
October 2018
AAOS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada
March 2019
American Shoulder and Elbow Society Specialty Day
ASES Closed Meeting
New York, NY
October 2019
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC SOCIETY FOR SPORTS MEDICINE (AOSSM)
Annual Meeting
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
June 1994
Annual Meeting
Keystone, Colorado
June 2001
Annual Meeting
- PCL Injuries: Isolated and Combined
- Complex ACL Deficiency
- Reading Literature to Change Your Clinical Practice
- Research Workshop
July 2003
Annual Meeting
- Biomechanics and Pathophysiology of Shoulder Injuries
- Controversies in ACL Surgery
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury of the Elbow
June 2004
Annual Meeting
Current Concepts in Elbow Arthroscopy
Baltimore, Maryland
July 2012
Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois
July 2013
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Association Orthopaedic Society
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Review Course
Chicago, Illinois
August 2013
Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA
July 2014
Med Pub Reviewers Workshop
Seattle, WA
July 10, 2014
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Spring Meeting
April, 2018
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
United States Handball Association, Orthopaedic Consultant
1997-present
Arthrex Corporation, Faculty Consultant
2015-present
Arthrex Shoulder Arthroplasty Scientific Advisory Group
2015-present
INSPE Associates Inc., Professional Medical Case Reviewer
2003-present
SPORTS PHYSICIAN
Assistant Resident Physician
New York Mets
Major League Baseball
New York, New York
1986
Assistant Resident Physician
U.S. Open Tennis Championships
New York, New York
1986
On call physician
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
New York, New York
1986
Assistant Resident Physician
Men’s Hockey Team
Men’s Basketball Team
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
1988 – 1989
Orthopaedic Consultant
United States Handball Association National Championships
1989 – Present
Assistant Resident Physician
Buffalo Bills
National Football League
1993
Assistant Team Physician
Division II Football
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
1993
Team Physician
Boys and Girls Athletics
Lake Park High School
Roselle, Illinois
1995 – 1998
Team Physician
Division III Football
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois
1995 – 2001
Head Team Physician
Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club
Chicago, Illinois
1999 – Present
Head Team Physician
Chicago Steel Junior-A Hockey Team
Chicago, Illinois
2001 – 2004
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
2002 – Present
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA vs. Canada
Chicago, Illinois
July 2002
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
June 2004
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
June 2005
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
North American 4’s
June 2007
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs. Munster, Ireland
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois
August 26, 2007
Head Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
World Cup
France
September 2007
USA Eagles vs. England
Stade Felix Bollaert
Lens, France
September 8, 2007
USA Eagles vs. Tonga
Stade De La Mosson
Montpellier, France
September 12, 2007
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Churchill Cup
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois
June 2008
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
North American 4’s
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
July 2008
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs. Wales RFC
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, IL
June 2009
Team Physician
United States National Rugby Team
Argentina Tour
USA, Tonga, Canada and Argentina
Cordoba, Argentina, South America
October 2010
Assistant Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer Chicago Fire
2012-2015
Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer
Chicago Fire vs. Seattle Sounders FC
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois
April 28, 2012
Team Physician/Orthopaedic Surgeon
United States National Rugby Team
USA vs. Canada
Kingston, Ontario Canada
June 2012
Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
MLS Soccer
Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois
June 2012
Team Orthopaedic Surgeon
English Premiership Tour
Aston Villa Football Club vs. Chicago Fire
Toyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois
July 2012
Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
IRB International Rugby Series
USA vs. Russia
USA vs. Tonga
Colwyn Bay, Wales
November 2012
Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
Pacific Nations Cup
USA vs. Fiji, Nagoya, Japan
USA vs. Japan, Tokyo, Japan
June 2013
Sports Medicine Physician
2013 Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship
Winnetka, Illinois
July 2013
Head Team Physician
USA Eagles National Rugby Team 2015 World Cup Qualifier USA vs.
Uruguay Montevideo, Uruguay
March 2014
Head Team Physician
USA Rugby Eagles vs. New Zealand All Blacks
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
November 2014
Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
Spring Tour
Miami, Florida
April 2015
Head Team Physician
USA National Rugby Team
USA Eagles vs Australia Wallabies
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois
September 2015
Sports Medicine Head Physician
PSA/Chi 2018-2019 Squash World Championships
The Great Hall, Union Station
Chicago, Illinois
February 23-March 2, 2019
HANDBALL
Intercollegiate National Handball Championships
Lake Forest, Illinois
1978
Massachusetts State Handball Championships
Boston, Massachusetts
1989
United States Handball Association National Championships
Palatine, Illinois
1989
Canadian-American Handball Championships
Buffalo, New York
1989
Boston Open Handball Championships
Boston, Massachusetts
1989, 1991
United States Handball Association National Championships
Atlanta, Georgia
1990
YMCA National Championships
Des Plaines, Illinois
1996
Tournament Champions
Chicago Handball Metropolitan League Championships
Bloomingdale, Illinois
1997, 1998
New York Athletic Club Pro-Stop Championship
New York, New York
1996-2000
Rainbow Beach 3-Wall Handball Championships
Chicago, Illinois
2000 – 2002
B-Doubles Champions
La Grange 3-Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois
2002
National 3-Wall Handball Championships
Maumee, Ohio
2002
Doubles Champions
La Grange 3-Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois
2003
Tournament Champions
Chicago Handball Metropolitan League Championships
Evanston, Illinois
2003 – 2005
Chicago Handball Metropolitan League
Evanston Team
2003 – Present
La Grange 3- Wall Handball Championships
La Grange, Illinois
2009
Lattof YMCA Holiday Doubles Handball Tournament
December 2019
LaGrange 3 Wall Handball Social Distant Tournament
July 2020
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