Faculty

Anthony A. Stans, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Stans.Anthony@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

The research of Anthony A. Stans, M.D., pertains to pediatric orthopedics including spine and limb deformities, trauma, hip disorders, patient safety, and quality of care.

Focus areas

  • Safety. Dr. Stans collaborates with colleagues to reduce radiation exposure for patients receiving orthopedic care.
  • Quality. The most common source of medical error is miscommunication. Dr. Stans collaborates with multiple specialties within the Department of Surgery to improve communication between teams when transferring patients from the operating room to the intensive care unit.
  • Spine deformity. Dr. Stans and his colleagues participate in multicenter study groups to improve outcomes and safety for patients undergoing spine deformity surgery.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Stans, through his research, strives to improve the safety and quality of pediatric orthopedic care. He aims to ensure that pediatric orthopedic patients experience the best outcomes with the lowest possible chances of experiencing complications or poor results.

Professional highlights

  • Best Clinical Paper, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2019.
  • Co-chair, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, 2017.
  • Ignacio V. Ponseti Clinical Scientific Paper Award, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 2006.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Joint Appointment

  1. Consultant, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Associate Professor of Orthopedics

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Pediatric Orthopedics Atlanta Scottish Rite Childrens Medical Center
  2. Resident - Orthopedic Surgery University of Utah
  3. Internship - Surgery Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. Resident Preliminary Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. MD University of Minnesota
  6. BS University of Notre Dame

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