2025 BGO Spine Symposium:
Demystifying the Spine
Featuring some of the most knowledgeable experts:
- KEYNOTE: R. Carter Cassidy, MD - University of Kentucky
- KEYNOTE: Steven Wahlmeier, MD - Nebraska Orthopaedic Center
- Travis Hunt, MD - Bluegrass Orthopaedics
- Graysen Petersen-Fitts, MD - Bluegrass Orthopaedics
- Victor Marwin, MD - Bluegrass Orthopaedics
- Michael Moghimi, MD - Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin
- Eric Schafer, MD - Bluegrass Orthopaedics
- Kathryn Hunt, PT, Cert. MDT - Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
- Savas Koutsantonnis, PT, DPT, CMTPT - Myopain Seminars
- Tracey LeGrand, PT, MSPT, WCS - Cornerstone Pelvic Health & Wellness
- Michelle McCallum, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT - Bluegrass Orthopaedics
- Arthur Nitz, PT, PhD, OCS, ECS - Pro Active Therapy
- Eddie Valentine, PT, DPT, COMT, Cert. MDT - Revolution Physical Therapy
SAVE THE DATE
When: March 1st - 2nd, 2024
Location: Bluegrass Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine Building & Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center
Questions: info@bluegrassortho.com
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
R. Carter Cassidy, MD
Personal Statement
Early on in my training I knew I wanted to become a spine surgeon. I enjoy the complexity of spine surgery because the challenge makes it interesting. Healing spine injuries can be a long process, but I'm happy to go through it with my patients.
What sets me apart from other surgeons is that I'm a good listener. I figure out someone's specific problem, and not just what the MRI report says or what somebody else has told them.
At UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, we take care of all orthopaedic problems. We take care of bone cancers, complex spine issues and ligament injuries. My favorite part of working here is being able to interact with great colleagues. Working with neurosurgeons and general surgeons close by is advantageous. Treating a variety of spine issues and seeing patients from different areas allows me to offer a broader scope of care. This allows us to handle the most complex care in one place.
Training & Education
Degree
- Northeastern Ohio Universities, College of Medicine, Rootstown
Residency
- University of Kentucky
Fellowship
- University of Kentucky
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Steven T. Wahlmeier, MD
Dr. Steven Wahlmeier was born and raised outside Hastings, Nebraska. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the William Beaumont Hospital outside Detroit, Michigan. He completed a fellowship with specialized training in orthopaedic spine surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Wahlmeier is married and has three children. He stays busy with school and kids' activities but enjoys outdoor activities in his free time. He is looking forward to being back in Nebraska near friends and extended family as well as being able to serve the communities he and his family grew up in.
Training & Education
Degree
- B.S. - University of Nebraska
- M.D. - University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
- William Beaumont Hospital, Detroit, MI
Fellowship
- Emory University, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
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