G. Michael Elkanich, M.D.
Bone & Joint Specialists
2020 Palomino Ln. #220
Las Vegas, NV89106
Office: (702) 474-7200
Fax: (702) 474-0009
E-mail:
MEDICAL LICENSURES:
Nevada License: 10881
CA License: A68393
DEA: BE6341616
Fluoroscopy: RHC 147243
EDUCATION:
American Institute of Spinal Surgery, Sacramento, CA
Spine Surgery Fellowship: August 2003-July 2004
Director: Pasquale X. Montensano, M.D.
StanfordUniversity, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency: 1998-2003
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Internship: 1997 - 1998
University of Arizona, Tucson, School of Medicine
M.D.: 1993-1997
University of Arizona, Tucson
B.S. Microbiology & Immunology: 1989-1993
BOARD STANDING:
Board Certified – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - June 2007
Professional Organizations:
North American Spine Society
American College of Spine Surgery
AmericanAcademy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Sisyphean Spinal Society
NevadaState Medical Society
Nevada Orthopaedic Society
ClarkCounty Medical Society
American Medical Association
Western Orthopaedic Society
COMMITTEES:
2008-Present - Chief of Spine – Valley Hospital
2007-Present - Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery – Mountain View Hospital
2007-Present - Co-Chariman – Spine Committee – Mountain View Hospital
2004- Present - Scient’x USA – Spinal Instrumentation - Product Development Team
CERTIFICATIONS:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
United States Medical Licensing Examination
Fluoroscopy X-ray Supervisor and Operator Permit, RHC 147243
HONORS AND AWARDS:
MedicalSchool
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
UndergraduateSchool
Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List, 1989-1990
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
National Deans List
Delta Chi Fraternity – Corresponding Secretary
PUBLICATIONS:
Elkanich GM, Montesano P: “Use of the CT Scan View to Help Confirm
Intraoperative Placement of Transpedicular Screw During Lumbar Fusion
Surgery.” Submitted for publication to Journal of Spinal Disorders, 2005.
Huang T, Elkanich GM, Carragee E: “ Activity Restrictions after Lumbar
Microdiskectomy.” Submitted for publication to Journal of Biomechanics,
2001.
Gitlin G, Elkanich M, Belcher G, Goodman S, Schurman D: “Pre-Operative Flexion
Contractures of the Knee in Total Knee Arthroplasty.” Submitted for
publication to the Journal of Arthroplasty, 2003.
RESEARCH:
Principle Investigator: “Use of OP-1 in Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery,”
UniversityMedicalCenter, 2005
“Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion for Axial, Radicular, or a
Combination of Axial and Radicular Symptoms.”
G. Michael Elkanich, M.D. and Pasquale X. Montesano, M.D.
American Institute of Spine Surgery, 2004
“Single Stage versus Two-staged Global Lumbar Fusion for Diskogenic Mechanical
Back Pain.”
G. Michael Elkanich, M.D. and Pasquale X. Montesano, M.D.
American Institute of Spine Surgery, 2004
“Pre-Operative Flexion Contractures of the Knee in Total Knee Arthroplasty.”
Principal Investigator: David J. Schurman, MD.
StanfordUniversity Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 – 2003
“Usefulness of Preoperative Judet Views in Determining the Extent of Osteolysis
During Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty.”
Principal Investigator: Stuart B. Goodman, MD.
StanfordUniversity Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2003
“Fractures of the Ipsilateral Femur Following Hip Arthroplasty.”
Principal Investigator: James Benjamin, M.D.
University of Arizona Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996-1997
“Reduction of MnO2 by Bacillus Polymyxa D1.”
Principal Investigator: Norval A. Sinclair, M.D.
University of Arizona Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, 1991-1993
Presentations
“Current Trends in Lumbar Fusion,” Nevada Nurses Association,
Landry’s, Las Vegas, NV. 09/17/2008
“Advances in Spine Surgery,” Nevada Chiropractic Association,
ImperialPalace, Las Vegas, NV. 12/11/2004
“Current Trends in Lumbar Fusion,” 18th Annual Low Back Pain Conference,
Flamingo Casino, Las Vegas, NV. 09/11/2004
“Flexion Pre-Operative Flexion Contractures of the Knee in Total Knee
Arthroplasty,” StanfordUniversity Disputations,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 06/2003
“Radial Neuropathies,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 04/2003
“Talus Fractures,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 10/2002
“Malignant Bone Tumors,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 9/2002
“Spinal Hemangioma,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 2001
“Chordoma,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 2001
“Biomechanics of Tendons,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 2000
“DVT: Prophylaxis and Treatment Options,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 2002
“Bone Injury, Regeneration, and Repair,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 1999
“Conditions Affecting Orthopaedic Surgery Practice,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand
Rounds, StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 10/2002
“Peripheral Nerve Anatomy and Physiology,” Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds,
StanfordUniversityHospital, Stanford, CA. 1997
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERESTS:
Basketball, Golf, Snow and Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, and Fishing.
Languages:
Spanish (basic conversation)
REFERENCES:
Furnished upon request.