Bio
Dr. Gardner specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, and treating all aspects of fractures of the upper extremity (except the hand), lower extremity, and pelvis, as well as nonunions and malunions. He joined the faculty at Stanford in 2016, and is currently Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations. Prior to coming to Stanford, Dr. Gardner was an orthopaedic trauma surgeon at Washington University in St. Louis for the previous 7 years. He completed his residency training at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. During that time, he also completed a one year research fellowship in the HSS Biomechanics Laboratory. He then completed an Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA, where he honed his expertise in treating patients with complex fractures.
His contributions and recognition in the field of orthopaedic surgery have culminated in invitation and participation in many national and international activities. He has been a grant reviewer for the Department of Defense, is on the editorial board of Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, and is a reviewer for multiple other major orthopaedic journals. He has also been actively involved in the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, where he has served on the Annual Meeting Program Committee, the Research Committee, and the Publications Committee. He has been a Visiting Professor at many institutions around the country and around the world, presenting on cutting edge concepts and techniques for treating various fractures. He has published over 180 scientific articles publications, 38 book chapters, and edited 5 textbooks on mastering advanced surgical techniques in fracture surgery. The current focus of his research and practice is optimizing functional outcomes after sustaining a fracture. During his career, he has trained over 100 young surgeons in the art and science of orthopaedic surgery.
Clinical Focus
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fractures of the extremities and pelvis
- Fracture healing problems and infections
Administrative Appointments
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Physician Improvement Leader for Improvement Capability Project, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2017 - Present)
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Chief, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2016 - Present)
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Vice Chairman, Clinical Operations, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2016 - Present)
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Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery (2016 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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2015 Excellence in Teaching Award, Washington University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (June 2015)
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Lee T. Ford Award for Academic Achievement, Washington University, Department of Orthpaedic Surgery (June 2015)
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Best Doctors in America, St. Louis Magazine (2015)
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Best Doctors in America, St. Louis Magazine (2014)
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Best Doctors in American, St. Louis Magazine (2013)
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A Comparison Of More And Less Aggressive Bone Debridement Protocols........., OTA Highlight Paper (2012)
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital Award Winner, Orthopedics Multidisciplinary Communications Process (2012)
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Best Doctors in America, St. Louis Magazine (2011)
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Best Poster Award, Trauma, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (2010)
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Washington University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (2009)
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Lewis Clark Wagner Award for Excellence in Research, Hospital for Special Surgery (2007)
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Winner, Highlight Paper, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (2007)
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Best Poster Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2006)
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Distinguished House Staff Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery (2006)
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AAOS/OREF Clinician Scientist Development Program, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2005)
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AO Jack McDaniel Memorial Fellowship Award Recipient, American Orthopaedics (2005)
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Resident Fracture Course Scholarship Award, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (2005)
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Resident Research Grant Recipient, OREF (2005)
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Resident Research Award, Eastern Orthopaedic Association (EOA) (2004)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) (2016 - Present)
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Member, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) (2015 - Present)
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Faculty, AO North America (2008 - Present)
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Member, Orthopaedic Research Society (2008 - Present)
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Member, Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma, (2008 - Present)
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Member, AO Trauma (2006 - Present)
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Member, Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) (2005 - Present)
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Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) (2002 - Present)
Professional Education
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Residency: Hospital For Special Surgery Hand Surgery Fellowship (2007) NY
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Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Program (2001) PA
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Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery (2010)
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Fellowship, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery (2008)
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Residency, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York,, Orthopaedics (2007)
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Fellowship, AO Jack McDaniel Memorial Hannover, Germany (2006)
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Fellowship, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, Biomechanical Research (2005)
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Internship: New York - Presbyterial Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical College (2002) NY
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MD, Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA., Medicine (2001)
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BA, Williams College, Williamstown, MA, Chemistry (1996)