Brett R. Levine, MD, MS is an Associate Professor
of Orthopaedics in the Adult Reconstruction Division at Rush
University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is the
former Residency Program Director and participates in one of the
largest adult reconstruction fellowships in the country. He also
served as the Chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons Knee Instructional Course Lectures Subcommittee, serves on
the Communication and Patient Education Committees for AAHKS, is a
participant in the AAOS Leadership Fellowship Program, and is a
member of the Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors Education
Committee.
Dr. Levine received his undergraduate degree in chemistry from
American University in Washington, DC. He later earned his master’s
degree in physiology and biophysics and his medical degree from
Georgetown University, also in Washington, DC. After completing a
general surgery internship at New York University, Bellevue
Hospital (New York, New York), he received his orthopedic training
at New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases (New York, New
York). This was followed by a Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive
Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is Board certified in
Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Levine’s research interests have focused on
porous biomaterials in hip and knee arthroplasty, corrosion and
metal ion release in total hip arthroplasty, and operative
techniques in revision hip and knee surgery. He is a peer reviewer
for numerous orthopedic and basic science journals. He has
contributed more than 80 peer-reviewed papers, as well as numerous
book chapters, posters, and podium presentations at national and
international meetings.
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