D. Ross Henshaw, M.D., Curriculum Vitae

D. Ross Henshaw, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
	POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:
Specialty Areas	Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Shoulder, Knee and Hip Surgery, Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Board Certification	American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2007, recertified 2018) ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty (2008, recertified 2018)
Licensure	Connecticut (2003) New York (2003)
Fellowship 8/2003 - 8/2005	Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY
Chief Resident 2002 - 2003	Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University New York, NY
Resident 1999 - 2003	Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University New York, NY
Internship 7/1998 - 6/1999	Department of Surgery Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York, NY
	EDUCATION:
Medical 1994 - 1998	Doctor of Medicine Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, NY
Postbaccalaureate 1991 - 1992	Premedical Program Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA
Undergraduate 1987 - 1991	BA in Psychology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD
	HOSPITAL & SURGICAL CENTER AFFILIATIONS:
2005 - Present	Danbury Hospital Danbury, CT Chief, Section of Orthopedic Surgery
Present	Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center (WCOSC) Danbury, CT
	PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Fairfield County Medical Association
	PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Present	Private Practice, OrthoConnecticut (formerly Danbury Orthopedics) Danbury, CT
	AWARDS:
	Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2010 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor (2017, 2021-2021) Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2012-2013, 2019) Castle Connolly New York Metro Area's Top Doctors (2011-2023) Castle Connolly New York Metro Top Doctors 10th Anniversary (2020) Castle Connolly New York Metro 5th Anniversary (2015) Connecticut Magazine's Top Doctor (2014-2017, 2021-2024) Moffly Media Top Doctor - Fairfield County (2016-2022) New York Magazine's Top Doctors (2021-2024) New York Metro Top Doctors 10th Anniversary (2020) America's Most Honored Doctors 2020 - Top 1% (2019-2023) Vitals Patients' Choice Award (2016-2018) Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2017-2018) US News and World Report, Top Doctor
	HONORS:
2005	New Investigator Research Award Finalist, Orthopaedic Research Society
2003	Chief Resident (selected), New York Orthopaedic Hospital
2002, 2003	Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Honorable Mention
2001	Harrison McLaughlin MD Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery
1998	Rosamond Kane Cummins Award for Academic Excellence Kindness and Devotion to Patients
1989 - 1991	Outstanding Academic Achievement Maryland Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics
1990	National Honor Society in Psychology
1988 - 1991	Dean's List, Johns Hopkins University
	TEAM COVERAGE:
Present	Team Physician Danbury High School Danbury, CT
Present	Team Physician John Jay High School Cross River, NY
2005	Assistant Team Physician New York Mets
2003	Coordinator of Medical Office Yankee Stadium
2003 - 2005	Iona College Assistant Team Physician
2004	Visa American Cup USA Gymnastics Assistant Physician
2004	NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament Assistant Physician Baltimore, MD
2004	US Open Tennis Tournament USTA Orthopaedic Consultant Flushing Meadows, NY Director: David M. Dines, M.D.
	PUBLICATIONS:
	Attia, E., Brown, H., Henshaw, R., Geroge, S., Hannafin, J.A. Patterns of gene expression in a rabbit partial anterior cruciate ligament transection model: the potential role of mechanical forces. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2010 Feb;38(2):348-56. Sperling, J.W., Steinmann, S.P., Cordasco, F.A., Henshaw, D.R., Coons, D.A., Burkhead, W.Z. Shoulder arthritis in the young adult: arthroscopy to arthroplasty. Instructional Course Lecture, 2006;55:67-74. Hannafin, J.A., Attia, E.A., Henshaw, R., Warren, R.F., Bhargava, M.M. Effect of cyclic strain and plating matrix on cell proliferation and integrin expression by ligament fibroblasts. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2006 Feb;24(2):149-58. Henshaw, D.R. and Cordasco, F.A. Arthroscopic debridement for glenohumeral arthritis: indications technique and results. Instructional Course Lecture. Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E., Bhargava, M., Hannafin, J.A. Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression and cell alignment in response to cyclic tensile strain in three-dimensional collagen gels. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2006 Mar;24(3):481-90. Hannafin, J.A., Attia, E.A., Henshaw, R., Warren, R.F., Bhargava, M.M. Effect of cyclic strain and plating matrix on cell proliferation and integrin expression by ligament fibroblasts. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 2006 Feb;24(2):149-58. Henshaw, D.R., Murthi, A.M. and Levine, W.M. Percutaneus pins versus ORIF, or is humeral head replacement better? Current Opinion in Orthopaedics, 12(4): August, 2001. Hung, C.T., Henshaw, D.R., Wand, C.C., Mauck, R.L. Raia, F., Palmer, G., Chao, P.H., Mow, V.C., Radcliffe, T.A. and Valhmu, W.B. Mitogen activated protein kinase signaling in bovine articular chondrocytes in response to fluid flow does not require calcium mobilization. J Biochemistry, 33(1):73-80, 2000. Beal, M.F., Brouillet, E., Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Rosen, B.R. and Hyman, B.T. Age-dependent striatal lesions produced by the endogenous mitochondrial inhibitor malonate. Journal of Neurochemistry, 61:1147-1150, 1993. Henshaw, R., Jenkins, B.G., Schulz, J.B., Ferrante, R.J., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F. Malonate produces striatal lesions by indirect NMDA receptor activation. Brain Research. 647(1):161-6, 1994. Kirschner, P., Henshaw, R., Finklestein, S., Schulz, J.B. and Beal, M.F. Basic fibroblast growth factor protects against excitotoxicity and chemical hypoxia in both neonatal and adult rats. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, 15(4):619-23 1994. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, R., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante, R.B., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F. 3-Acetylpyridine produces age-dependent excitotoxic lesions in rat striatum. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 14(6):1024-9, 1994. Brouillet, E., Hyman, B.T., Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Srivastava, R., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F. Systemic or local administration of azide produces striatal lesions by an energy impairment-induced excitotoxic mechanism. Experimental Neurology. 129(2): 175-82, 1994. Brouillet, E., Henshaw, D.R., Schulz, J.B. and Beal, M.F. Aminooxyacetic acid striatal lesions attenuated by 1,3-butanediol and coenzyme Q10. Neuroscience Letters. 177(1-2):58-62, 1994. Beal M.F., Henshaw, D.R., Jenkins, B.G., Rosen, B.R. and Schulz, J.B. Coenzyme Q10 and nicotinamide block striatal lesions produced by the mitochondrial toxin malonate. Annals of Neurology, 36(6):882-8, 1994. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, R., Siewick, D., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante R.J., Cipolloni, B., Kowall, N.W. and Beal, M.F. Involvement of free radicals in excitotoxicity in vivo. Journal of Neurochemistry, 64(5):2239-47, 1995. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, D.R., Matthews, R.T., and Beal, M.F. Coenzyme Q and nicotinamide and a free radical spin trap protect against MPTP neurotoxicity. Experimental Neurology, 132(2): 279-83, 1995. Beal M.F., Ferrante, R.J., Henshaw, R., Matthews, R.T., Chan, P.H., Kowall, N.W., Epstein, C.J. and Schulz, J.B. 3-Nitropropionic acid neurotoxicity is attenuated in copper/zinc superoxide dismutase transgenic mice. Journal of Neurochemistry, 65: 919-922, 1995. Schulz, J.B., Matthews, R.T., Jenkins, B.G., Ferrante, R.J., Siwek, D., Henshaw, D.R., Cipolloni, B.P., Meccoci, P., Kowall, N.W., Rosen, B.R. and Beal, M.F. Blockade of neuronal nitric oxide synthase protects against excitotoxicity in vivo. Journal of Neuroscience, 15(12):8419-8429, 1995. Schulz, J.B., Matthews, R.T., Henshaw, D.R. and Beal, M.F. Neuroprotective strategies for lesions produced by mitochondrial toxins: implications for neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroscience, 71(4) 1043-1048, 1996. Schulz, J.B., Henshaw, D.R., MacGarvey, U. and Beal, M.F. Involvement of oxidative stress in 3-nitropropionic acid neurotoxicity. Neurochemistry International, 29(2) 167-171, 1996.
	PRESENTATIONS:
	Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression. New Investigator Research Award Finalist Presentation. Orthopaedic Research Society 5th Annual Combined Meeting, Banff, Canada. 2004 Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression and histology in synthetic ACL grafts. Scientific Exhibit. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington, D.C. 2005. Henshaw, D.R. Articular Cartilage: Structure, Function and Response to Injury. Program Faculty: Articular Cartilage Repair Strategies: A Comprehensive Review. Hospital for Special Surgery, Continuing Medical Education. December, 2004. Freehill, M.Q., Henshaw, D.R., Lee, F., Dick, H.M. and Bigliani, L.U. Prosthetic reconstruction for proximal humerus tumors. Poster presentation American Orthopaedic Association annual meeting, June 2001.
	Abstracts:
	Henshaw, D.R., Attia, E.A., Bhargava, M. and Hannafin, J.A.. Anterior cruciate ligament tissue engineering: Canine ACL fibroblast integrin expression. Orthopaedic Research Society 5th Annual Combined Meeting, Banff, Canada. 2004 Henshaw, D.R., Canine Fibroblast Integrin Expression and Histology in Synthetic ACL Grafts. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2005. Jenkins, B.G., Henshaw, R., Brouillet, E., Beal, M.F. and Rosen, B.R., Energy impairment produces excitotoxic lesions. Spectroscopic imaging in models of neurodegeneration, Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, 1993. Beal, M.F., Brouillet, E., Jenkins, B., Henshaw, R., Rosen, B. and Hyman, B.T., Age-dependent striatal excitotoxic lesions produced by the endogenous mitochondrial inhibitor malonate in vivo. Soc Neurosci Abstr 19(2):1502, 1993.
	Book Chapters:
	Henshaw, D.R. and Rodeo, S.A. Ankle Instability. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Online. Henshaw, D.R., Craig, E.V. Disorders of the Rotator Cuff. Waldman, S. Editor. Elsevier Inc. Philadelphia, PA. 2nd ed., 2011. Print. Henshaw, D.R., Willis A.G., Craig, E.V. Orthopaedic Implants: Applications, Complications and Management. Lindsey, RW and Zbigiew, G, Editors. Marcel-Dekker, Inc. 2001. Print. Henshaw, D.R. and Rodeo, S.A. Non-Interference Screw Bone Block Fixation Devices. In Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine. Delee and Drez, D, Editors. 2004. Print.
	EXTRACURRICULAR:
College and Medical School	Varsity Lacrosse, Johns Hopkins University Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Haverford College Big Brother Society of Baltimore County "Doc" Ice Hockey Club