ROSEMONT, Ill., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced Georgia orthopaedic surgeon Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, as its new president.
Dr. Guy's new role is the third in a four-year term of volunteer
service, after serving as a vice president of the Academy for the
previous two years.
"It is an honor to be stepping into the role of president during
such a pivotal moment in history, as together, we navigate an
ongoing public health crisis, support important social change to
remove inequities, and identify solutions to help us overcome
hurdles in a value-based healthcare system," said Dr. Guy. "While
orthopaedic surgery is facing several unique challenges, these
challenges provide many opportunities to improve the care we
provide for our patients. I look forward to working alongside the
many dedicated volunteers who continue to ensure the AAOS provides
value for our 39,000 members."
Dr. Guy specializes in hip and shoulder surgery, and sports
medicine. He is in private practice at Emory Southern Orthopaedics
in LaGrange, Ga., and is on staff
at WellStar/West Georgia Health System.
He received his Bachelor of Science from Murray State University in Murray, Ky., and earned
both a Master of Science and a Medical Degree from the University of Louisville. Dr. Guy completed his
orthopaedic residency at the University of
Texas Health Science Center in San
Antonio. After residency, he completed an A-O fellowship in
adult reconstruction at the Inselspital in Bern, Switzerland.
Dr. Guy previously served as first and second vice president for
the Academy. He has also been the secretary, chair-elect, and chair
of the Board of Councilors of the AAOS, and in those
positions, was a member of the AAOS Board of Directors.
Additionally, he served on many Academy committees, project teams
and work groups, and most recently, chair of the Committee
Appointment Program Committee, chair of the Awards Committee,
Finance Committee and Advocacy Council. Dr. Guy is a diplomate of
the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the
Alpha Omicron Alpha Medical Honor Society. He is past president and
past board member of the Georgia Orthopaedic Society.
"I am pleased to support our organization as we forge ahead with
our five-year strategic plan and remain steadfast in building
on the successes of my predecessors," added Dr. Guy.
Dr. Guy enjoys traveling, sports, reading and outdoor
activities. He actively participates in his community as team
physician to three local high schools and two colleges, and as an
elder at First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange, Ga. Dr. Guy and his wife, Jill, have
two daughters and three grandchildren.
About the AAOS
With more than 39,000 members,
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the
world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists.
The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health.
It provides the highest quality, most comprehensive education to
help orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at every
career level best treat patients in their daily practices. The AAOS
is the source for information on bone and joint conditions,
treatments and related musculoskeletal health care issues and it
leads the health care discussion on advancing quality.
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