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Dr. Vitale Delivers Grand Rounds Presentation at Mayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery

October 30, 2025

Othopedic Surgery Grand Rounds

Dr. Michael Vitale visited the Mayo Clinic on Monday, October 17, 2025, as the Visiting Professor for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery’s Grand Rounds. He delivered a presentation titled, “Making Care Better: The Case of Pediatric Spine Surgery.” He was hosted by Dr. A. Noelle Larson at Mayo Clinic.

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Dr. A. Noelle Larson with Dr. Michael Vitale at Mayo Clinic

“It was a true honor to visit Dr. Noelle Larson and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery here at Mayo Clinic as their visiting professor. I learned so much from my time with this incredible team at such an outstanding institution.” — Dr. Michael Vitale

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Michael G. Vitale MD MPH

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
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