Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgery

    Languages

  • English

Bio

As an active researcher throughout my medical education and training, I have investigated and published over 40 medical articles and presented original research at national and international spine conferences. Among the many topics are quality and value in the changing healthcare arena, improved patient outcomes while managing risk factors for complications, short-term complication differences between spinal and general anesthesia for knee arthroplasty and rare tumors of the sacrum. This ongoing research, together with being a strong advocate for my patients to become more informed consumers, both contribute to providing better care for my patients. My overall mission is to relieve pain and restore activity using the least invasive techniques.

Clinical Interests

Any problem of the adult cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.

Qualifications

Fellowships
Emory University
Residency
University of Iowa
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University

Recognition

Awards & Recognition

  • Francis Craig Krauskopf Memorial Award for Excellence in Chemistry – 2003
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Academic Merit Award – 2005
  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Academic Merit Award – 2006
  • Wisconsin Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award – 2006
  • Nominated to the Order of Omega Honor Society – 2006
  • Nominated to the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – 2006
  • Honors in Research Designation – 2007
  • Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Wisconsin - 2007
  • Nominated to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society – 2011
  • Scored 100 (relative to same year test takers) on the 2012 Orthopaedic In Training Exam
  • Research featured in AAOS Now – 8/2/2013
  • Invited speaker for Sirius XM Doctor Radio – 8/12/2013
  • Winner of Best Clinical Research Presentation in the Poster Category at the Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting, titled “Risk Factors for Systemic 30-Day Morbidity and Mortality After Single Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion or Arthroplasty: A Report of 3,056 Cases and Comparison of Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures” - 2013
  • Scored 100 (relative to same year test takers and relative to all test takers) on the 2013 OITE
  • Co-Author of the Best Clinical Research Presentation in the Poster Category at the Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, titled “Comorbidities in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: Do They Influence Hospital Costs and Length of Stay?” – 2014
  • Russell H. Hibbs Award Finalist at the SRS Annual Meeting, for the paper, “Increasing Hospital Charges for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the United States” – 2014
  • Winner of the Scoliosis Research Society OrthoPediatric Educational Scholarship – 2014
  • Scored 100 (relative to same year test takes and relative to all test takers) on the 2014 OITE
  • Winner of the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Educational Scholarship – 2015
  • Named as the Iowa Resident Representative to the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference – 2015
  • Co-Author of the Carl L. Nelson Award Paper at the MAOA Annual Meeting, titled “Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients With Chronic Renal Disease: Is It Worth The Risk?” - 2015
  • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star": 2023

Professional Associations

  • Lumbar Spine Research Society (2018-present)
  • Iowa Orthopaedics Journal Editor in Chief (2014-2015)
  • Grant Review Committee Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (2013-2015)
  • Mid American Orthopaedic Association (2013-2016)
  • AAOS Publications Committee (2013-2015)
  • Orthopaedic Research Society (2013-2014)
  • North American Spine Society (2013-present)
  • America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (2011-present)

Community Engagement

PATIENT EDUCATION

Dr. Martin encourages his patients to be active in their care. Improved knowledge and awareness can improve outcomes, both with conservative care and also following surgery.

The following is a collection of resources from the North American Spine Society and The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Please use these resources to learn more about common spinal conditions and their treatments.

SPINAL ANATOMY AND SPINE HEALTH
COMMON SPINAL DISEASES
TESTING OPTIONS
TREATMENT OPTIONS

 

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