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Michael Bahk MD

Michael Bahk MD
orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Michael Bahk attended Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in English studies. Within his English studies, he was selected to participate in a select Writing major and was ultimately awarded the Edwin L. Shuman Essay Award. He subsequently graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was also a part of the Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) and attended medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated as one of the top of his class with Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) distinctions. He was also awarded the American Academy of Neurology Award for Excellence in Neurological Science upon graduation.

He subsequently completed his internship and orthopedic residency training at one of the nation's top hospitals, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He worked for five years under some of the country's leading surgeons. While at Johns Hopkins, he gained extensive training in pediatric orthopedics and adolescent sports medicine. He helped take care of NCAA Division I collegiate athletes on the Johns Hopkins lacrosse team as well as professional athletes on the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens. He has published numerous papers in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Knee Surgery.

After residency, Dr. Bahk completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and trained under some of the nation's founding and pioneering arthroscopic surgeons. He continued to write book chapters and present research at national meetings such as the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) in addition to covering local high school sports teams.

Given the complexity of the shoulder and elbow, Dr. Bahk wished to expand his understanding of these joints and completed a second fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow surgery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. This was a one year dedicated program in arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and elbow including shoulder and elbow replacements, fracture care and tendon transfers. He worked with world-renown shoulder and elbow surgeons and was a recipient of a $45,000 orthopedic Research and Education Fund (OREF) grant to understand venous thromboembolic disease and upper extremity arthroplasty. He is excited about this research and hopes it will lead to better patient care.

Dr. Bahk grew up all over the nation including New York, Michigan, Texas and even briefly overseas. His parents still reside overseas and his siblings live in New York and San Francisco. He appreciates his broad and diverse background growing up all over the world and training throughout the nation. He is excited to settle down in California and take care of patients in Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley and Van Nuys.

In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, running and spending time with family and friends.

Education

Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine
Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
August 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Sports Medicine Fellowship
August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Department of orthopedic Surgery
orthopedic Surgery Resident
July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2007
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, AOA distinction
Honors Program In Medical Education
July 1, 1998- June 30, 2002
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
English Major, Writing
September 1, 1995- May 31, 1998

Publications

Burns JP, Bahk M, Snyder SJ. Superior labral tears: repair versus biceps tenodesis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2011; 20 (2S): S2-8.

Bahk MS, Snyder SJ. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: single row triple loaded. In: McCann, Peter, editor. Video Atlas of Shoulder Surgery. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers LTD.

Bahk MS, Karzel RP, Snyder SJ. Arthroscopic Posterior Stabilization and Anterior Capsular Plication for Recurrent Posterior Glenohumeral Instability. Arthroscopy, 2010: 26; 1172-80.

Bahk MS, Kuhn JE, Galatz LM, Connor PM, Williams GR. Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular Injuries and Clavicle, Glenoid and Scapula Fractures.J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2009; 91: 2492-2510.

Bahk MS, Srikumaran U, Ain MC, Erkula G, Leet AI, Sargent MC, Sponseller PD. Patterns of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures.J PediatrOrthop. 2008; 28: 493-9.

Gill HS, El Rassi G, Bahk MS, Castillo RC, McFarland EG. Physical Examination for Partial Tears of the Biceps Tendon.Am J Sports Med. 2007; 35: 1134-40.

Bahk MS, Keyurapan E, Tasaki A, Sauers EL, McFarland EG. Laxity Testing of the Shoulder: A Review. Am J Sports Med. 2007; 35: 131-44.

Kramer DE, Bahk MS, Cascio BM, Cosgarea AJ. Posterior Knee Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Techniques and Applications. JBone Joint SurgAm. 2006; 88 Suppl 4: 110-21.

Farber A, Castillo R, Clough M, Bahk M, McFarland E. Clinical Assessment of Three Common Tests for Traumatic Anterior Glenohumeral Instability. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006; 88: 1467-1474.

Cosgarea AJ, Kramer DE, Bahk MS, Totty WG, Matava MJ: Proximity of the Popliteal Artery to the PCL During Simulated Knee Arthroscopy: Implications for Establishing the Posterior Trans-Septal Portal. J Knee Surg. 2006; 19: 181-185.

Bahk MS, Cosgarea AJ. Physical Examination and Imaging of the Lateral Collateral Ligament and Posterolateral Corner. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2006; 14: 12-19.

Bahk MS, Cosgarea AJ. Endobutton Fixation for Posterolateral Knee Repair.Orthopedics. 2005; 28: 643-645.

Book Chapters

Bahk MS, Snyder SJ. Superior Labrum (SLAP) Injuries and Repair, Avoiding Pitfalls and Complications. In: Meislin R, Halbrecht J, editors. Complications in Knee and Shoulder Surgery: Prevention, Management and Treatment Options for the Sports Medicine Orthopedist. Springer-Verlag, to be published 2009.

Bahk MS, Burns JP, Snyder SJ. Biceps Surgery, Avoiding Pitfalls and Complications. In: Meislin R, Halbrecht J, editors. Complications in Knee and Shoulder Surgery: Prevention, Management and Treatment Options for the Sports Medicine Orthopedist. Springer-Verlag, to be published 2009.

Bahk MS. Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis. In: Sponseller PD, Frassica FJ, Wilckens J, editors. 5-Minute orthopedic Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2nded: 2007, 10-11.

Bahk MS. Biceps Tendon Rupture.In: Sponseller PD, Frassica FJ, Wilckens J, editors. 5-Minute orthopedic Consult. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2^nded; 2007, 36-37.

Presentations

Bahk MS
"Biceps Tendon Disease: Tenodesis or Tenotomy"
Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy
Oct 6, 2011 – podium presentation
Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California
Bahk MS, Gerald Williams.
"Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: Hemiarthroplastyvs Reverse Arthroplasty"
Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy
Oct 15, 2010 – podium presentation
Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California
Bahk MS, Gerald Williams.
"Rotator Cuff Arthropathy: Hemiarthroplastyvs Reverse Arthroplasty"
Orthopedic Surgery Controversies: Shoulder and Hip Arthroscopy
Nov 6, 2009 – podium presentation
Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, California
Bahk MS, Karzel RP, Snyder SJ.
"Arthroscopic Posterior Stabilization and Anterior Capsular Plication for Recurrent Posterior Glenohumeral Instability"
Arthroscopy Association of North America 28th Annual Meeting
April 30, 2009 – podium presentation
San Diego, California
Bahk MS, Srikumaran U, Ain M, Erkula G, Leet A, Sponseller PS.
"Patterns of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures"
Maryland orthopedic Association Annual Meeting
April 21, 2007 – podium presentation
Baltimore, Maryland
Kramer D, Cascio B, Bahk M, Cosgarea AJ
"Posterior Knee Arthroscopy: Anatomy, Techniques and Applications"
American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons
March 22-26, 2006 - poster presentation
Chicago, Illinois
Cosgarea AJ, Kramer D, Bahk M, Totty WG, Matava MJ
"Proximity of the Popliteal Artery to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament During Simulated Knee Arthroscopy: A Cadaveric Study"
Arthroscopy Association of North America – E poster presentation
May 12, 2005
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT
"Osteopenic Problems in Children"
American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting
October 28 – November 1, 2000
Chicago, Illinois
Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT
"Osteopenic Problems in Children"
American orthopedic Association Annual Meeting
June 14 – 17, 2000
Hot Springs, Virginia
Sarwark JF, Bahk MS, Grayhack JJ, Langman CT
"Osteopenic Problems in Children"
Pediatric orthopedic Society of North America Annual Meeting
April 30 – May 4, 2000
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Grants and Awards

2009	orthopedic and Research Education Fund (OREF)/American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Clinical Research Award / Charles A Rockwood Shoulder Grant for $45,000 "Incidence and Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolic Disease following Upper Extremity Arthroplasty" Ramsey M, Day J, Williams G, Kurtz S, Lau E, Bahk M
2002	American Academy of Neurology Award for Excellence in Neurological Science
2001	Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
1998	Edwin L. Shuman Award in Essay Writing Phi Beta Kappa