Adam L Shimer, MD
Spine Surgery
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Bio & Overview
Dr. Shimer is excited to return to UVA where he received undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed orthopedic residency at the University of Pittsburgh and a spinal surgery fellowship at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. His clinical areas of interest include the treatment of complex and revision cervical spine conditions and adult spinal deformity. His basic science research has been in the area of genetic and cellular treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Outside of work, he spends time with his wife, two children and dog, Linus. The Shimer family enjoys travelling, the outdoors and gardening.
Special Expertise:
Complex Cervical Spine Surgery, Adult Spinal Deformity, Minimally Invasive Treatment of Spinal Conditions
Academic Information
- Department
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Academic Role
- Associate Professor
- Division
- Orthopedics-Spine
- Research Interests
- Investigation of the cellular and biochemical pathways of intervertebral disc degeneration and developing novel modalities targeted at altering the natural course of degeneration. Specific areas of interest include gene transfer, feasibility of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the treatment of intervertebral disc degeneration, and an improved understanding of the role that notochordal cells have in degeneration.
- Gender
- Male
- Languages
- English
- Age Groups Seen
- Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
- Primary Education
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Residency
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Fellowships
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Appointment
- Fellowship Director - Spinal Surgery, Medial Director - Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Unit
Highlights
Awards
- 2015-2020 Best Doctors in America® List
- 2013 Nominee for North American Spine Society Value Award
- 2012 Runner-up North American Spine Society / The Spine Journal Outstanding Paper Award
- 2012 Virginia Orthopaedic Society 65th Annual Meeting - Best Poster Award
- 2011 AO Spine North AmericaYoung Investigator Research Award 2009
- AO Spine North America 7th Annual Fellows Forum, 1st Place
- 2004 North American Spine Society / The Spine Journal Outstanding Paper Award 2
- 2004 Cervical Spine Research Society 1st Place Fielding Resident/Fellow Research Award
- 2005 The Pittsburgh Foundation Dr. Albert B. Ferguson, Jr. Orthopaedic Fund
- 2002 Gratton Alexander Litz III Award
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