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John W. Sperling, M.D.

  1. Orthopedic Surgeon
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Rotator cuff injury
  2. Shoulder disorder
  1. Rotator cuff surgery
  2. Shoulder arthroscopy
  3. Shoulder replacement revision
  4. Shoulder replacement surgery
  • Primary and revision shoulder replacement
  • Shoulder arthroscopy
  • Rotator cuff repair
  1. 2006
    MBA - Medical Group ManagementUniversity of St. Thomas
  2. 2000
    Fellow - Sports Medicine and Shoulder SurgeryThe Hospital for Special Surgery
  3. 1999
    ResidentOrthopedic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1999
    Resident - Orthopaedic SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1998
    MS - Biomedical ScienceMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1994
    MDUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  7. 1990
    BA - BiologyUniversity of Virginia
  8. 1986
    DiplomaGroton School

Certifications

  1. 2002
    Orthopedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2015
    Walter Reed Award Selection CommitteeUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  2. 2014
    2014 Walter Reed Distinguished Achievement AwardUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  3. 2010
    Best PaperInternational Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Therapy
  4. 2009
    Best Poster AwardEuropean Shoulder and Elbow Society
  5. 2009
    Best Poster AwardAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  6. 2009
    Best Poster AwardJapanese Orthopedic Association
  7. 2008
    American, British, Canadian (ABC) Traveling FellowshipAmerican Orthopaedic Association
  8. 2007
    Charles S. Neer Award, FinalistAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  9. 2007
    ASES Traveling FellowshipAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  10. 2006
    Nominated for Melvin Post Award for Excellence in Clinical ResearchAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  11. 2005
    Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education Outstanding Course Director Award RecipientMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  12. 2003
    Charles S. Neer Award, RecipientAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  13. 2000
    Mayo Foundation ScholarMayo Clinic
  14. 2000
    Charles S. Neer Award, FinalistAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  15. 1999
    Orthopedic Residency Achievement Award for Knowledge in Orthopedic SurgeryDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  16. 1998
    Mark B. Coventry Clinical Research Award - FinalistDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery
  17. 1998
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award - NominatedMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  18. 1997
    E.D. Henderson Award for Excellence in Medical WritingMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  19. 1994
    Gratton Alexander Litz, III AwardUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  20. 1993
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine
  21. 1990
    Chair, Medical School Selection CommitteeOmicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, University of Virginia
  22. 1989
    Omicron Delta Kappa Honor SocietyUniversity of Virginia
  23. 1989
    Frederick Greeley Crocker Memorial Award "Awarded to the Groton School graduate whose record in the first three years at college has done honor to himself and his school"Awarding Organization
  24. 1989
    Lawn Room ResidentUniversity of Virginia

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberEnterprise-Surgical Expense and Supply Committee
  3. 2023 - present
    ChairMidwest Surgical Expense and Supply Committee
  4. 2021 - present
    MemberSICOT - The World Orthopaedic Organisation
  5. 2016 - 2018
    Committee MemberCommittee Appointment Program (CAP) Committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  6. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberInternational Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), Live Meetings Committee
  7. 2015
    Advisory Panel MemberMC Research Core Subcommittee - Core Advisor
  8. 2014
    Chair2014 Open Meeting, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  9. 2014 - present
    Vice ChairOrthopedic Executive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  10. 2014 - present
    Board of DirectorsInternational Society of Orthopedic Centers (ISOC)
  11. 2013 - 2016
    MemberAmerican-British-Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellowship Committee, American Orthopaedic Association
  12. 2013 - 2016
    MemberCommittee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  13. 2013 - present
    Honorary MemberArgentina Shoulder and Elbow Society
  14. 2012 - 2015
    MemberDevelopment Committee, American Orthopaedic Association
  15. 2011 - present
    MemberAd Hoc Committee (Task Force) on Value-Driven Shoulder Care, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  16. 2010 - 2016
    MemberInterurban Orthopaedic Society
  17. 2010
    Member2010 Open Meeting Program Committee, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  18. 2010 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Executive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  19. 2010 - present
    Vice ChairRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  20. 2009 - present
    MemberSurgical Equipment and Supply Subcommittee - Rochester, Surgical and Procedural Committee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  21. 2009
    ChairExchange Fellowship Committee, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  22. 2008 - 2022
    MemberAmerican Orthopaedic Association
  23. 2008 - 2013
    MemberSupply Expense Management Committee, Equipment Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  24. 2008 - 2013
    ChairShoulder and Elbow Program Subcommittee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  25. 2008 - 2012
    MemberFinancial Analysis and Performance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  26. 2008 - 2011
    MemberExchange Fellowship Committee, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  27. 2007 - 2009
    MemberProspective Clinical/Clinical Research Peer Review Committee, Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
  28. 2007 - present
    MemberRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  29. 2007 - present
    Honorary MemberEuropean Shoulder and Elbow Society
  30. 2007 - present
    Honorary MemberSouth American Shoulder and Elbow Society
  31. 2007 - present
    MemberScientific Advisory Council, Florida Orthopaedic Institute Foundation
  32. 2007 - present
    MemberFlorida Orthopaedic Institute Foundation
  33. 2006 - 2007
    MemberDRG Analysis Task Force Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  34. 2006 - present
    Honorary MemberLatin America Shoulder and Elbow Society
  35. 2006 - present
    MemberAmerican Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  36. 2005 - 2006
    MemberTrip and Travel Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  37. 2005 - present
    ChairOrthopedic Financial Analysis Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  38. 2005 - present
    ChairOrthopedic Registry and Device Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  39. 2005 - present
    ConsultantOrthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel, Food and Drug Administration
  40. 2004 - 2009
    MemberEquipment Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  41. 2004 - 2006
    MemberOrthopedic Research Executive Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  42. 2004 - 2005
    ChairOrthopedic Research Review Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  43. 2004 - 2005
    MemberOrthopedic Research Review Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  44. 2004
    Annual Meeting Program ChairMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  45. 2004 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Financial Analysis Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  46. 2004 - present
    MemberMid-America Orthopaedic Association
  47. 2004 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  48. 2003 - 2004
    Executive Council MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  49. 2003 - present
    MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society
  50. 2001 - 2004
    MemberEducation Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  51. 2001 - 2002
    MemberMarket Research Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  52. 2001 - present
    MemberOrthopedic Registry and Device Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  53. 2001 - present
    Honorary MemberArgentina Association for Orthopedics and Traumatology
  54. 2000 - 2003
    MemberInfection Control Surveillance Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  55. 1998 - 1999
    Resident MemberOrthopedic Clinical Research Subcommittee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
  56. 1990 - 1992
    ChairMedical School Selection Committee, Omicron Delta Kappa Society, University of Virginia
  57. 1989 - 1994
    MemberOmicron Delta Kappa Society, University of Virginia
  58.  
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  59.  
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  60.  
    Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees

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Research activities

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