Gregory T. Evangelista, MD POST GRADUATE EXPERIENCE University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Attending Physician, Orthopaedic Trauma 2006-2007 University of Arizona Health Sciences Center Fellow, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery 2006-2007 New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases Chief Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery 2005-2006 R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Resident, Orthopaedic Trauma 2005 New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery 2001-2005 EDUCATION New York University School of Medicine MD 2001 The Pennsylvania State University BA, with Honors in Chemistry 1997 ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS University of Arizona College of Medicine Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery 2006-2007 HONORS New York University School of Medicine New York University School of Medicine Scholarship
The Pennsylvania State University Phi Beta Kappa University Scholars Program Graduation with High Distinction College of the Liberal Arts General Scholarship Dean s List (1994-1997) Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society PRESENTATIONS Evangelista GT. Fall Talk. University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, January 2007 Evangelista GT. Spring Talk. University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, January 2007 Evangelista GT. The meniscus: biology, mechanics, and clinical relevance. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, January 2007 Evangelista GT. Retrospective analysis of the effects of obesity on total knee and hip replacement. Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, May 2006. Evangelista GT. Obesity and total joint arthroplasty. Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, December 2005. Evangelista GT. Steroids and sports. Division of Sports Medicine, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY, January 2004. Evangelista GT. The diagnosis and treatment of elbow fractures. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, January 2004. Evangelista GT. The evaluation and management of tibial plateau fractures. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, October 2003. Evangelista GT. (Thesis Defense) The synthesis and characterization of linear and dendritic polymers as precursors to borosilicates and phosphosilicates. Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, April 1997. PUBLICATIONS Evangelista GT, DiCesare PE. Total joint arthroplasty and weight reduction in obese patients. In preparation. 2
Evangelista GT, DiCesare PE. Obesity and total joint arthroplasty: a review of the literature. Submitted, Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases. Evangelista GT, Fulkerson EF, DiCesare PE. Surface damage to an Oxinium femoral head prosthesis after a hip dislocation: Case Report. Accepted, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Br). Evangelista GT, Zuckerman JD. Total knee arthroplasty in a patient with quadriceps paralysis secondary to poliomyelitis: a case report. American Journal of Orthopedics, 32(12):593-7, Dec 2003. RESEARCH University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ Preceptor: William A. Grana, MD Project: Correlation between preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic findings Preceptor: Paul E. DiCesare, MD Project: Retrospective study of the effects obesity on total joint replacement Preceptor: Paul E. DiCesare, MD Project: Characteristics of retrieved oxidized zirconium heads used in total hip replacement Preceptor: Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD Project: Total knee arthroplasty for patients with a history of poliomyelitis Preceptor: Justin G. LaMont, MD Project: Incidence of septic knee associated with the use of hybrid external fixation for the treatment of tibial plateau fractures Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Preceptor: Jory D. Richman, MD Project: Outcomes of patients with combined head trauma and femoral fractures M. H. & D. Orthopedic Associates, Moon, PA Preceptor: James A. D Antonio, MD Project: Retrospective evaluation of total joint arthroplasty patients Department of Chemistry, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 3
Preceptor: Ayusman Sen, PhD Project: Synthesis and characterization of novel organometallic polymers with several potential applications, including drug delivery and ceramic coatings Department of Biology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Preceptor: Thomas S. Whittam, PhD Project: Identification of virulence factors in bacterial populations and classification of atypical strains of pathogenic bacteria TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES Assistant Team Physician, University of Arizona 2006-2007 Assistant Team Physician, Chicago White Sox 2006-2007 Assistant Team Physician, Colorado Rockies 2006-2007 Head Team Physician, Sunnyside High School 2006-2007 Assistant Team Physician, Pima College 2006-2007 Staff Physician, Alvin Ailey Dance Company 2003-2005 Staff Physician, Martha Graham Dance Company 2003-2005 Staff Physician, New York Mets 2003-2004 Staff Physician, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries 2003-2004 Staff Physician, Truman High School 2002-2003 ACTIVITIES New York University Chairman, Judicial Affairs Committee 1999-2000 University Senator, New York University Faculty Senate 1998-2000 Representative, Student Senators Council 1998-2000 Representative, University Committee on Student Life 1998-2000 Member, Graduate Affairs Committee 1998-2000 Member, Student Health Advisory Board 1998-2000 Member, Academic Support Services Committee 1998-1999 Member, Judicial Affairs Committee 1998-1999 New York University School of Medicine Representative, New York University School of Medicine Student Council 1998-2001 Instructor, Clinical Correlations Program 1999-2001 Member, Gym Committee 1999-2001 Student Representative, Office of Admissions 1997-2001 Member, Orientation Committee 1998 Advisor, Orientation Program 1998 The Pennsylvania State University 4
Member, Judicial Hearing Board 1996-1997 Member, Pennsylvania State High School Advisory Committee 1996-1997 Member, Freshman Orientation Committee 1996-1997 Advisor, College of Science Peer Advising Program 1996-1997 Tutor, Chemistry 1995-1997 Project Manager, Appalachian Volunteer Group 1996 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and SOCIETIES American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Board Certification (written) Passed (2006) American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Member (pending) Arizona State license # 34837 Active New York State license # 229552 Active Medical Society of the State of New York Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2001 Basic Life Support 2001 WORK EXPERIENCE University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ Attending Physician, Fellow Anticipated Dates 2006-2007 Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY Tisch Hospital, New York University, New York, NY Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY Manhattan Veterans Affairs Hospital, New York, NY Jamaica Hospital, New York, NY Resident Physician 2003-2006 R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Resident Physician 2005 Downtown Hospital, New York University, New York, NY Resident Physician 2002 Sewickley Valley Hospital, Sewickley, PA 5
Administrative/Clinical Assistant 1994-97 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Organic/Inorganic Chemistry Tutor 1995-97 Edgeworth Country Club, Sewickley, PA Assistant Tennis Professional 1997 Windwood Racquet Club, Pittsburgh, PA Assistant Tennis Professional 1996 Valley Ambulance Authority, Coraopolis, PA Emergency Medical Technician 1995 Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Emergency Medical Technician 1994 Herman s Sporting Goods, Pittsburgh, PA Racquet and Bowling Ball Mechanic 1991-93 FAVORITES/ INTERESTS Dan Gable, Yankees (1999-2003), Steelers (any era), Mozzarella, Michael Jordan, Tennis, Nittany Lions, Music, Randy Johnson (prior to the 2005 season), Weightlifting, Old School (the movie), Wrestling (any age, any style), Psychology, Sportscenter, Triceps press down, Golf, The Lord of the Rings (all three), Microbiology, Maui, ipod, any food that is grilled 6