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Dr. Vitale, Chair, Safety in Spine Surgery Summit

November 18, 2016

Dr. Vitale, Chair, Safety in Spine Surgery Summit, an important meeting about safety in spine surgery. Spine surgeons, members of spine surgery teams, OR directors, hospital executives and more attend the Safety in Spine Surgery Summit to learn about the numerous safety and quality advances that are being made in spine surgery. Sessions will be framed by two questions: When and How Will the Next Patient Be Harmed? and What are You Willing to Do to Avoid This?

The 2016 Summit was sold out, with a waiting list, so don’t delay; Register today!

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June Is Scoliosis Awareness Month

June Is Scoliosis Awareness Month

Throughout Scoliosis Awareness Month, we will feature cases and stories from our inspiring patients who share their scoliosis journey. We will also focus on advances being made in the pediatric scoliosis field, as we are always striving to improve care and outcomes for our patients.

DR. VITALE’S BLOG

The Renewal of Return: A Grateful Sabbatical

The Renewal of Return: A Grateful Sabbatical

As I prepare to return to the operating room and the office, I look back on this ten-week “forced sabbatical” with deep gratitude: gratitude to my surgeon and friend, Christopher Ahmad; to my partners for covering for me; and to my patients whose schedules were disrupted.

The Family Salute (A Sabbatical Story)

The Family Salute (A Sabbatical Story)

One of my absolute top goals during my sabbatical was to take advantage of space and to spend more focused time with my family. My regular work schedule, while incredibly rewarding, meant that my days often started before my boys woke up…

Michael G. Vitale MD MPH

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
Columbia University Medical Center