West Michigan Orthopaedics is overseen by Dr. Karl Roberts, Dr. Thomas S. Wenzlick, Dr. Carl Wierks and Dr. Patrick Zietz. You will meet with one of these highly-trained, compassionate physicians. They will spend time explaining your condition and treatment options, making sure you feel empowered with information.
Dr. Roberts is an expert in total hip and knee replacement, including complex revision cases. He is the current program director at the Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program and has had his work published in numerous medical journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Roberts is married with three children. He enjoys spending time with family, bluegrass music and Indiana University Basketball (Go Hoosiers!).
Licensure & Education
LICENSURE:
State of Michigan Board of Medicine; issued 2000, renewed 2016
CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective July 21, 2005
Maintenance of Certification, Passed 2015
Currently in ABOS WLA recertification cycle
EDUCATION:
Residency:
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program; MSU, MERC, Grand Rapids, MI
July 1998 – June 2003
Medical:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
August 1994 – May 1998
Graduate:
Indiana University, IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN
Degree: Master of Science in Physiology & Biophysics
August 1993 – October 1995
Undergraduate:
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Degree: Bachelor of Science, with Honors, in Biochemistry
August 1989- May 1993
Affiliations & Memberships
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Active Staff, August 2003 – present
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Active Staff, August 2003 – present
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association
American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons American Medical Association
Michigan Orthopaedic Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Kent County Medical Society
Kent County Medical Society
Current Appointments
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS:
Program Director
Spectrum/MSU Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2015 – present
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
2000 – present
Clinical Advisor Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement
Spectrum Health Hospital System
2012 – present
AAOS Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value
Chairman
2020 – present
AAOS Research & Quality Council
Committee Member
2019 – present
ABOS WLA Knowledge Source Workgroup
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2018 – present
Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative for Quality Improvement
Spectrum Health Physician Champion and Chairman Device Outlier Committee
2013 – present
Journal of Arthroplasty
Editorial Board, Elite Reviewer
2012 – present
West Michigan Orthopaedics
President
2010 – present
Boards
Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative for Quality Improvement
Executive Board Member
2013 – present
Families Against Narcotics
Advisory Board
2017 – present
Spectrum Health Hospital
Board Member and Chairman Quality & Safety Committee
2016 – 2020
Answer Health
Board of Directors
2016 – 2018
West Michigan Physicians Network
Board of Directors
2014 – 2016
Prior Positions
AAOS Now
Editorial Board
2019 – 2022
AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline Hip Fracture in the Elderly
Oversight Chair
2019 – 2021
AAOS Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value
Clinical Practice Guidelines Section Lead
2018-2020
Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative for Quality Improvement
Chairman Standardization Committee
2013 – 2019
AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline Peri-prosthetic Joint Infection
Oversight Chair
2016 – 2019
AAOS Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value
Member
2015 – 2018
ABOS WLA Knowledge Source Workgroup
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2018-2022
Spectrum Health Opioid Safety Committee, Vice Chair
Spectrum Health Hospital System
2016 – 2018
Medical Staff Performance Committee, Vice Chair
Spectrum Health Hospital System
2012 – 2018
AAOS Quality Outcomes Data Workgroup
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2015- 2016
Associate Program Director
GRMEP/MSU Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2012- 2015
Vice Chair, AAOS Guidelines Committee
Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly
2011 – 2104
AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Writing Panel
Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly
2014 – 2015
Executive Leadership Committee
Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2001 – 2012
Site Director, Orthopedic Surgery Blodgett Hospital
Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2006 – 2012
Instructor, AAOS Part II Board Review Course
2 day annual course & webinar
2007 – 2010
Blood Utilization Committee
Spectrum Health Hospitals
2011-2014
Director, Orthopedic Surgery Residency Clinic
GRMEP/MSU Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
2003 – 2015
Orthopedic Department Executive Committee
Spectrum Health Department of Orthopedics
2007 – 2015
Research & Publication
Public Interest in Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis in the United States and Europe: An International Google Trends Analysis. Arthroplasty Today: Cohen SA, Brophy RH, Chen AF, Roberts KC, Quinn RC, Shea KG
A reduction in opioid prescription size after total joint arthroplasty can be safely performed without an increase in complications. Publication pending: Wenzlick, T, Kutnzer, A, Markel D, Hughes R, Chubb H, Roberts, K
The Impact of COVID on Resident Education
AAOS Now Dec 2021, Karl C. Roberts, MD, Kent Kern, MD
EBQV Update
AAOS Now Oct 2021, Karl C. Roberts, MD, Stuart Fischer, MD
From Evidence to Implementation: Use of CPGs to Create Care Pathways
AAOS Now Nov 2021, Karl C. Roberts, MD, Matthew Pate, MD
Quality Improvement in Orthopaedics: Using Care Pathways in EMR. Book Chapter, publication pending Elsevier. Karl C. Roberts, MD, Matthew Pate, MD
AAOS Orthopedic Knowledge Update 6: Pediatrics, Chapter: Evidence-Based Quality and Outcomes Assessment in Pediatric Orthopaedics. Antonia Chen, MD, Karl C. Roberts, MD
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Clinical Practice Guidelines of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hip Society, and Knee Society Yale A. Fillingham MD, Charles P. Hannon MD, Karl C. Roberts MD, AAHKS Anesthesia & Analgesia Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup, Willlam G. Hamilton MD, Craig J. Della Valle MD Journal of Arthroplasty, 2020, 35 (10), pp. 2704-2708
The Efficacy and Safety of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Systematic Review and Direct Meta-Analysis Yale A. Fillingham MD, Charles P. Hannon MD, Karl C. Roberts MD, AAHKS Anesthesia & Analgesia Clinical Practice Guideline Workgroup, William G. Hamilton MD, Craig J. Della Valle MD Journal of Arthroplasty, 2020, 35 (10), pp. 2739-2758
AAOS CPGs: The Importance of Using Evidence to Guide Clinical Treatment
AAOS Now Nov 2019 Issue, Karl C. Roberts, MD
AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines: Adoption & Education
AAOS Now June 2019 Issue, Karl C. Roberts, MD
Pre-operative Fascia Iliaca Blocks Decrease Opioid Requirements in Hip Fracture Patients
Evan Peissig, M.D., Karl C. Roberts, M.D. Poster Presentation MOS 2019, publication pending
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections Clinical Practice Guideline https://www.aaos.org/diagnosis&preventionperipros-theticjointInfections Published March 11, 2019.
Prescribing and Consumption of Opioids after Primary, Unilateral Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty in Opioid Naive Patients; Roberts KC, Moser SE, Collins AC, McCardel BR, Schultz KA, Schaffer NE, Tramer JS, Carpenter CA, Pierce JM, Edwards A, Dubois KM, Brummett CM. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Aug 21. pii: S0883-5403(19)30767-3. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.08.036.
Aspirin: are patients actually taking it? A quality assessment study Lewis S, Kink S, Rahl M, Nord A, Meldau J, Roberts K. Arthroplasty Today, Volume 4 , Issue 4 , 475 – 478. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2018.07.006
Evidence over Experience: Impactful Recommendations from AAOS Hip Fracture CPG AAOS Now November 2017 Issue, Karl C. Roberts, MD
US Surgeons Ignore Evidence on Cement in Hip Fracture Repairs, Medscape Orthopaedics, June 2017, Laird Harrison (Interview) 4
Case Report: A Diagnosis Not Thought of is Not Often Made, Presentation of Pseudotumor in Metal-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty Imitating Infection
Poster Presentation Michigan Orthopaedic Society 2017 Annual Meeting, Roberts K, Gilde A, Jordan M.
Direct Anterior Approach Does Not Reduce Dislocation Risk: An Analysis of the MARCQI Statewide Joint Registry. Maratt J, Gagnier J, Butler P, Hallstrom B, Urquhart A, Roberts K. Pre-sented AAHKS 2015, AAOS 2016. J Arthroplasty Sept 2016; 31 (9): 127-130. DOI: http://dx.-doi.org/10/1016/j.arth.2016.02.071
The Michigan experience with safety and effectiveness of tranexamic acid use in hip and knee arthroplasty. Hallstrom B, Hughes R, Singal B, Cowen M, Roberts K. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2016 Oct 05; 98 (19): 1646-1655. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.15.01010
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for Postoperative Rehabilitation of Low Energy Hip Fractures in the Elderly. http://www.aaos.org/hipfracturesrehabauc.aspx. Published December 4, 2015.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Appropriate Use Criteria for the Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. http://www.aaos.org/hipfracturestreatmentauc.aspx. Published December 4, 2015.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Evidence-Based Guideline on Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Brox, W. T., Roberts, K. C., Taksali, S., Wright, D. G., Wixted, J. J., Tubb, C. C., et al. (2015) J Bone Joint Surg Am, 97 (14): 1196 -1199.
From Evidence to Application: AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Roberts KC, Brox WT. J Ortho Trauma. 2015 Mar;29(3):119-120
AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Roberts KC, Brox WT, Jevsevar DS, Sevarino K. J Am Acad Ortho Surg. 2015 Feb;23(2):131-7
AAOS Case Report: Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly. Roberts KC, Brox WT. J Am Acad Ortho Surg. 2015 Feb;23(2):138-140
Rim Fracture of Tibial Base Plate due to Retained Cement as a Cause of Catastrophic Failure of Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Case Report, K.C. Roberts, P. Butler, S. Otte, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: JBJS Case Connector CC-D- 15-00131R1
A Diagnosis Not Thought of is Not Often Made, Presentation of Pseudotumor in Metal-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty Imitating Infection: Case Report, K.C. Roberts, P. Butler, L. Leuktemeyer, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 2013
Intrapelvic Screw Migration Following Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures with the Dynamic Hip Screw and Cephalomedullary Nail, K.C. Roberts, C. Dolan, B. MacLennan, & J. Ringler, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 2005
Reduced Dislocation Rate after Primary Hip Arthroplasty with Posterior Capsular Repair, K.C. Roberts, M. McDermott, & T. Malvitz, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 2002, 2003
Percutaneous Fixation of Three & Four-part Unstable Proximal Humerus Fractures, K.C. Roberts & C. Jones, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 2001, AOA Residents Conference 2002
IGF-1 As a Potential Mediator of the Negative Effect of Malnutrition on Fracture Healing in the Rat Model, K.C. Roberts, S. Day, & D. Deheer, Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 2000
Protein Malnutrition Impairs Fracture Healing and Growth in Young Rats, K.C. Roberts, S. Day, & D Deheer, Grand Rapids Orthopae5dic Surgery Residency Program: Michigan Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting June 1999
Femoral Artery Ligation Stimulates Capillary Growth and Limits Training-Induced Increases in Oxidative Capacity in Rats. K.C. Roberts, J. Nixon, J. Unthank, & J. Lash: Microcirculation, 1997:Vol. 4, No. 2:253-260
Biological Testing of Boron Analogs of Amino Acids and Dipeptides for Toxicity to Cultured Cancer Cell Lines and Synthesis of a Novel Borano-Phospholipid for BNCT, K.C. Roberts, D. Daleke, & L. Todd. Indiana University Department of Chemistry, Bloomington, IN: Undergraduate honors thesis (1992-1993)
Presentations
Science versus Pseudoscience: University of Michigan Matthew’s Day May 2022
A reduction in opioid prescription size after total joint arthroplasty can be safely performed without an increase in complications. AAOS Annual Meeting 2022 Podium Presentation
Osteoporosis: Spectrum Health-MSU Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds February 2022
Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly: Spectrum Health-MSU Grand Rounds Oct 2021
AAOS CPGs Impactful Recommendations, Mclaren-Flint Orthopedic Grand Rounds Oct 2021
Cement in THA: Spectrum Health-MSU Grand Rounds Aug 2021
Opioids Use in TJA: Symposium, MARCQI Regional Meeting, July 2021
Osteoarthritis of the Hip CPG, Spectrum Health-MSU Orthopaedic Grand Rounds 2020 Symposium Moderator Experts vs Evidence TKA, AAOS Annual Meeting, Mar 2020
AAOS CPGs Evidence over Experience, Western Michigan Residency Grand Rounds Dec 19
AAOS CPGs Impactful Recommendations, MOS Summer Meeting 2019
Patient Optimization Prior to Elective Arthroplasty, SH Patient Optimization Summit 2019
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Naive Patients: THA, TKA, AAOS Annual Meeting 2019
AAOS CPG SMOAK, OAK: Orthopedic Grand Rounds Lecture, Feb 2018
Evidence over Experience, Hip Fracture CPG, Matthew’s Day, University of Michigan 2018
ASA compliance for DVT prophylaxis, MOS Summer Meeting, June 2017
Modifiable Risk Factors & Patient Selection THA/TKA, SH Patient Optimization Summit 2017
MSU CHOM Specialty Panel Discussion, August 2017
Patient Selection & Modifiable Risk Factors, Answer Health Quality Meeting, June 2017
Case Presentation: Ceramic head utilization, MARCQI Regional Meeting, May 2017
Blood Management in Arthroplasty, SABM National Meeting presentation, Sept 2016
MSU CHOM Specialty Panel Discussion, August 2016
Symposium Moderator Practice Management AAOS Annual Meeting, March 2016
Panel Moderator Patient Selection THA/TKA, MARCQI Quarterly Meeting, Feb 2016 Symposium Moderator, Challenging THA, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Feb 2016
Posterior Approach THA, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture, Feb 2016
Management of Hip Fractures in Elderly, AAOS Meeting Podium Presentation, March 2015 Symposium Moderator Practice Management AAOS Annual Meeting, March 2015
Blood Transfusion in Arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture February 2015 Management of Hip Fractures in the Elderly, Grand Rounds December 2014
Surgical Indications & Professionalism , Orthopaedic Grand Rounds Lecture, July 2014
Symposium Treatment & Infection Periprosthetic Joint Infection, Grand Rounds Dec 2013
Symposium Primary THA, Grand Rounds December 2013
Symposium Primary TKA, Grand Rounds December 2012
Symposium Management of Painful Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Grand Rounds December 2011 Surgical Treatment of the Shoulder, Physical Therapy Program Curriculum, January 2011-13
Unicompartmental Knee Arthritis Symposium, Moderator, Grand Rounds, December 2010
Evidence Based Medicine: Hip & Knee Arthritis, Grand Rounds Lecture, December 2010
Hip Pain, Arthritis & Joint Replacement, Community Seminar – Spectrum Health, 2010, 2012
Preparation ABOS Part II Exam: Overview and Mock Orals, AAOS Course, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Preparation ABOS Part II Exam: Webinar, AAOS Course, March 2010
Common Procedures: Shoulder & Elbow, Physical Therapy Conference, February 2010 Evidence Based Medicine in Orthopaedics, Grand Rounds Lecture, December 2008, 2010
Osteoporosis Evaluation & Management, Grand Rounds Lecture, December 2008
Principles of Evidence Based Medicine 2, MFB PMR Grand Rounds Lecture, Feb 2008
Principles of Evidence Based Medicine 1, MFB PMR Grand Rounds Lecture, Jan 2008
Knee Arthroscopy & Menisectomy, Spectrum EP Surgery Center Intraining, Jan 2008
Evidence Based Medicine in Orthopaedics, Grand Rounds Lecture, December 2007
Femoral Neck Fracture Treatment, Moderator Grand Rounds, December 2007
Diagnosis & Management of Osteoporosis, Regional Basic Science Seminar May, 2007
Arthritis & Joint Replacement, Community Seminar – Spectrum Health, March 2007
Biomaterials in Joint Arthroplasty, Grand Rounds Lecture, August 2006
Osteoporotic Related Fractures, Grand Rounds Lecture, October 2005
Biomaterials in Joint Arthroplasty, Gran6d Rounds Lecture, August 2004
Biomaterials in Joint Arthroplasty, Grand Rounds Lecture, August 2003
Acetabular Fractures, Grand Rounds Lecture, October 2002
Fractures of the Hand, Grand Rounds Lecture, August 2002
Thoracolumbar Spine Trauma, Grand Rounds Lecture, February 2002
Pediatric Sports Injuries, Grand Rounds Lecture, February 2001
Orthopedic Biomechanics, Grand Rounds Lecture, March 2000
Employment
President & Physician, West Michigan Orthopaedics, Grand Rapids, MI 2003 – present
Staff Physician, Med One Occupational Health, Grand Rapids, MI 2000-2002
ER Extern, St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1996-1998
EKG Technician, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1993-1995
HME Extern, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 1994
Bus Boy, Cottage Cafe Bethany Beach DE, Summer 1993
Dishwasher, Grand Tetons National Park Summer 1990
Bakery Sales -Cake Decorating, Bethany Bake Shoppe, Bethany Beach DE, Summers 1988, 89
Newspaper Delivery, Washington Post (150 daily papers) 1984-1989
Honors & Awards
Grand Rapids Best Doctors, 2020, 2021, 2022
AAOS Achievement Award 2018, for volunteer service & leadership
Spectrum Health Synergy Award (Process Improvement), Center for Joint Replacement 2015
Teacher of the Year, GRMEP Orthopaedic Residency Program, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012
Outstanding Graduate Medical Educator Award, Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center, 2007
Craig Bohler Award for Excellence in Research, MERC Research Day 2000
BSA Eagle Scout, 1988
Personal
Married 29 years with 3 children. Enjoy time with family, golf, fitness, wilderness camping, national parks, biking, basketball, bluegrass music, and IU basketball (Go Hoosiers!).
Dr. Wenzlick is a fellowship-trained specialist in anterior and posterior total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, and revision joint surgery. He completed his residency at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and his fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina. He is a faculty member of the Corewell Health/MSU Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. He also holds active memberships in the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Wenzlick enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and running.
Education
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, August 2022- July 2023
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC 27007
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2017-2022
Spectrum Health/Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Doctor of Medicine, 2017
College of Human Medicine
Michigan State University
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Honors, 2012
College of Education, Honors College
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Abstracts & Presentations
Wenzlick, T., Kutzner, A., and Roberts, K. “Reduction in opioids prescribed after total joint arthroplasty following publication of prescribing recommendations.” Journal of Arthroplasty, July, 2023
Wenzlick, T., Madden, T., Albert, A., and Fras, A. “The effect of tranexamic acid use on wound healing complications after hemiarthroplasty.” Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. October 1, 2021 [Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T., Madden, T., Albert, A., and Fras, A. “The effect of tranexamic acid use on wound healing complications after hemiarthroplasty.” Orthopaedic Trauma Association Conference. September 30, 2020 [E-Poster Presentation]
Edwards, A., Bollinger, A., Wenzlick, T., and Endres T. “Is scheduled acetaminophen use in geriatric hip fractures cost-effective?” Orthopaedic Trauma Association Conference. October 8, 2016 [Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T.S., Meldau, J., Tanner, J.C., Anderson, J.G., Bohay, D.R., Padley, M.A. “Clinical outcome comparison of intercuneiform or intermetatarsal fusion for intercuneiform instability for hallux valgus.” MOS Annual Scientific Meeting June 19, 2016 [Podium Presentation]
Tanner, J.C., Anderson, J.G., Bohay, D.R., Padley, M.A., Wenzlick, T.S., Meldau, J. “Clinical outcome comparison of intercuneiform or intermetatarsal fusion for intercuneiform instability for hallux valgus.” GRMEP Research Day, April 27, 2016 [Podium Presentation]
Bollinger, A.J., Edwards, A., Wenzlick, T., and Endres T. “Is scheduled acetaminophen use cost-effective in geriatric hip fractures?” GRMEP Research Day. April 27, 2016 [Podium Presentation]
Bollinger, A.J., Wenzlick, T., and Lenters T. “Posterior augmented glenoid component compared to reverse ball-and-socket for glenoid retroversion in total shoulder arthroplasty.” Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Conference. April 13-16, 2016 [Poster Presentation]
Sietsema, D.L., Jones, C.B., Wenzlick, T.S. “What is the refracture rate after a fragility fracture following bone health intervention in an orthopaedic clinic?” Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Conference, April 16, 2016 [Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T.S., Sietsema, D.L., Lewis, S.P., and Jones, C.B. “Does BMI affect low energy trauma fracture site or healing complications.” Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Conference, April 23, 2015 [Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T.S., Gburek, J.R., Sietsema, D.L., and Jones, C.B. “Refracture rate among patients treated in a bone health clinic.” GRMEP Research Day, April 22, 2015 [Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T.S., Sietsema, D.L., Lewis, S.P., and Jones, C.B. “Does BMI affect low energy trauma fracture site or healing complications.” GRMEP Research Day, April 23, 2014 [Podium Presentation]
Moore, R.W., Wenzlick, T.S., Pfeiffer, K.A., Trost, S.G. “Child and adolescent differences in economy at various speeds across a two-year time period.” Children and Exercise XXVII: the proceedings of the XXVIIth International Symposium of the European Group of Pediatric Work Physiology. 6: 59-63, 2012. [Print and Podium Presentation]
Wenzlick, T.S., Moore, R.W., and Pfeiffer, K.P. FACSM. “Validation of two previously determined VO2 prediction equations for children and adolescents.” Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference, October 28, 2011 [Poster Presentation]
Leadership
AOA Emerging Leaders Program
2021- current
Active member of the AOA Emerging Leaders Program
AOA C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum program attendee
June 2021
Virtual
Attended the AOA virtual leadership forum as a nominee of the Spectrum Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency.
AAOS Leadership Institute
Completion of Level 2 of leadership training through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Executive Board Member-Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2015-2016
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Served as the co-president for the GHHS at MSU CHM and helped to establish the group as a student organization. Assisted with developing a framework for the organization and carrying out events that promote humanism in medicine.
Employment
Occupational Health Physician, 2021-2022
Med-1 Occupational Health Services
1140 Monroe Ave NW #150
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Worked in occupational health as a moonlighting position during orthopaedic surgery residency.
Academic Tutor, 2013-2018
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Provided academic support for first, second, and third year medical students, assisting with their learning of preclinical and clinical knowledge.
New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Extern, 2013
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
New York, NY 10003
Assisted Dr. Posner as well as other Orthopaedic surgeons during their daily care of patients, including surgery, office visits, and clinic care
Emergency Medical Technician, 2010-2012
License number: 3203048895, Expiration: 08/31/2018
Twin Township Ambulance
New Lothrop, MI 48460
Provided care for patients with emergency medical concerns in central Michigan
Community Service & Advocacy
Habitat for Humanity, 2018-2020
Grand Rapids, MI
Volunteered as a build site volunteer
Special Olympics of West Michigan, 2015, 2020
Grand Rapids, MI
Provided assistance with the medical team during West Michigan Special Olympics sporting events.
Kentwood Parks and Recreation Volunteer, 2015-2016
Kentwood, MI
Volunteered as an assistant for the parks and recreation adapted sports division during weekly activities for the cognitively or physically impaired.
Interests
Michigan State athletics, traveling, hiking, camping and spending time with his family.
Awards & Certification
Resident of the Year, 2021
Spectrum Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Inductee of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Class of 2017
Inductee of the Gold Humanism Honor Society Class of 2016
Dr. Wierks is a leader in the field of hip arthroscopy and direct anterior hip replacements. His expertise in this area makes him a nationally sought consultant and educator. Dr. Wierks completed his medical training at Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine and his residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also completed a renowned sports fellowship at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Wierks is currently a Fellow of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a team physician to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard team. He is also an avid snowboarder himself.
Licensure & Education
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION:
State of Michigan Board of Medicine
Issue Date: May 26, 2010
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
July 24, 2012
EDUCATION:
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL
Doctor of Medicine
August 2000 – June 2004
Honors: Alpha Sigma Nu Honors Society
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
August 1996 – June 2000
Areas of Concentration: Athletic Training, Sport Physiology Minor: Biology
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Academic Honors Scholarship
Hospital Affiliations
Spectrum Health
Active Staff, June 2015 – present
Holland Hospital
Active Staff, August 2010 – March 2015
Memberships & Committees
Physician for the United States Ski and Snowboard teams (2010-present)
Associate Master Instructor for the AANA Hip Arthroscopy Masters Course, 10/2010, and 8/2011, Chicago, IL
Instructor for Arthrex hip arthroscopy course, Milwaukee, WI, 4/9/11, Naples, FL 5/3/11
Oakstone Medical Publishing, review and summarize current orthopaedic articles. This is a subscription service which surgeons may use for CME credit. (7/07 to 2013)
Maryland Orthopaedic Association (11/06 to 8/09)
Education Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (7/06 to 7/09)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (7/04 to present)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (2010)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (2010)
Christian Medical Association (10/99 to present)
-Student Trustee 2003
-Student Delegate 2002
Lectures & Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
July 24, 2012
State of Michigan Board of Medicine
Issue Date: May 26, 2010
Training & Practice
Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO
Fellow, Sports Medicine
August 2009 – July 2010
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery
July 2005 – June 2009
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Intern, Orthopaedic Surgery
July 2004 – June 2005
Publications
Wierks C. Labral repair of the acetabulum using a Toggle Suture technique. Arthroscopy Techniques 2019. Jan, pp e1-e6.
Nowicki PD, Wierks C, Maskill L. Update in Adolescent Orthopaedics: Discussion of Common Hip Conditions. Adolesc Med 2013 (24) 185-205.
Papp DF, Skelley NW, Sutter EG, Ji JH, Wierks CH, Belkoff SM, McFarland EG. Biomechanical evaluation of open suture anchor fixation versus interference screw for biceps tenodesis. Orthopedics 2011 Jul 7;34(7).
Matsuda DK, Carlisle JC, Arthurs SC, Wierks CH, Philippon MJ. Comparative systematic review of the open dislocation, mini-open, and arthroscopic surgeries for femoroacetabular impingement. Arthroscopy. 2011 Feb;27(2):252-69.
Wierks C, Skolasky RL, Ji JH, McFarland EG: Reverse total shoulder replacement: intraoperative and early postoperative complications. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2009;467(1):225-34.
Wierks C, Lomasney LM, Demos TC, McCarthy RM. What’s your diagnosis? Osteoid Osteoma. Orthopedics 2004;27:1124, 1205-1208.
Labropoulos N, Wierks C, Oh D, et al. Microcirculatory changes parallel the clinical deterioration of chronic venous insufficiency. Phlebology 2004;19(2):81-86.
Wierks CH, Labropoulos N. Noninvasive Carotid Imaging. Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. 2004;16(2):89-99.
Hobson ST, Boecker JD, Gifford JH, Nohe TL, Wierks CH. Synthesis and Unusual Stability of Pyridine and N- Methyl Pyridinium 1,3-Dioxolanes. J. Heterocyclic Chem. 2003;40:277-282.
Labropoulos N, Wierks C, Suffoletto B. Intermittent pneumatic compression for the treatment of lower extremity arterial disease: a systematic review. Vasc Med. 2002 May;7(2):141-148.
Book Chapters
Spiker A, Cosgarea AJ, Wierks C. Lateral Retinacular Release in: Operative Techniques: Sports Knee Surgery. Philadelphia: Elsevier Eds. Miller M, Cole B, Cosgarea A, Sekiya J. in print 2015
Wierks C, Cosgarea AJ. Lateral Retinacular Release in: Operative Techniques: Sports Knee Surgery. Philadelphia: Elsevier Eds. Miller M, Cole B, Cosgarea A, Sekiya J. 2008
Wierks C, Hobbs B: Meniscus tear. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 252-253. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Wierks C, Cameron M: Quadriceps tendon rupture. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 350-351. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Wierks C, Hobbs B: Popliteal cyst in the adult. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 334-335. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Wierks C, Hostin E: Subtrochanteric fracture. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 428-429. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Wierks C, Solacoff D: Knee supracondylar fracture. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 222-223. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Jeng CL, Wierks C: Metatarsal fracture. In Frassica FJ, Sponseller PD, Wilckens JH (eds): 5-Minute Orthopaedic Consult, Ed 2, pp 258-259. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007.
Wierks C, Wilckens JH: Surgical interventions in hip and pelvis injuries. In Seidenberg PH, Bowen JD(eds): The Hip and Pelvis in Sports Medicine and Primary Care, pp 317-335. New York: Springer, 2010.
Wierks C., Cosgarea, A. Arthroscopic Lateral Retinacular Release in: Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery . Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Ed Wiese S. Section Editor Mark Miller, M. In Press, 2009.
Presentations
Wierks C. Hip Arthroscopy. Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. 5/18
Wierks C. Hip Arthroscopy. Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. 5/17
Wierks C. Safe Access and Portal Changing Technique in Hip Arthroscopy Video presentation. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery annual meeting. March 2015. Las Vegas, NV
Wierks C. Labral Reconstruction: Iliotibial Autograft Knotless Technique. 2014 AAOS meeting surgical video theater
Wierks C, et al. The Knee and Hip Sport Tests. Poster presentation, Michigan Orthopaedic Society. 6/2012.
Associate Master Instructor AANA hip arthroscopy course, Rosemont, IL. 7/2011; 8/2010
Co-Instructor for Arthrex hip arthroscopy course. April 9th, 2011 Milwaukee, WI. May 3, 2011 Naples, FL.
Wierks C. Hip Arthroscopy. Grand Rapids Orthopedic Surgery Grand Rounds. 5/11/11
Wierks C. Hip Injuries in the Athlete. Hope College Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports Medicine. 4/11/11.
Carlisle JC, Wierks C, Souza B, Briggs K, Philippon MJ.Radiologic Predictors of THR following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement. Presented at AAOS, San Diego, 2011.
Wierks C, Millet P. Pectoralis Major tendon repair. Surgical technique using suture anchor fixation. A video demonstration showcased at AAOS, San Diego, CA, 2/2011.
Papp DF, Skelley NW, Wierks CH, Ji JH, Belkoff S, McFarland EG. Biomechanical evaluation of open suture anchor fixation versus interference screw for biceps tenodesis. Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, 2010.
Wierks C, McFarland E. “Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse total shoulder replacement: experience of one surgeon.” Clinical Orthopaedic Society annual meeting in Annapolis, MD, Sept 27, 2008.
Wierks C, McFarland E. “Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse total shoulder replacement: experience of one surgeon.” American Shoulder and Elbow Society open meeting in San Francisco, CA, March 8, 2008.
Wierks C, McFarland. “Intraoperative and early postoperative complications of reverse total shoulder replacement.” Maryland Orthopaedic Association 2007 Annual Business and Research Meeting, Baltimore, MD. April, 2007.
Wierks C, Labropoulos N. “Planimetric evaluation of carotid artery stenosis.” Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine Grand Rounds Research Meeting, Maywood, IL. October, 2002.
Employment
West Michigan Orthopaedics, Grand Rapids, MI
Orthopaedic Surgeon
April 2015 – present
The Bone & Joint Center, Holland, MI
Orthopaedic Surgeon
September 2010 – March 2015
Awards
Grand Rapids Magazine: Top Docs 2019
AAOS surgical video presentation on “Safe Access and Portal Exchange in Hip Arthroscopy,” 2015
Maryland Orthopaedic Association Resident Research Award, 2007
Loyola Surgical Grand Rounds Research Award, 2002
Medical Related Travel
Zambia, Africa 7/1998 (3 weeks) I observed surgeries and assisted hospital workers in a 100-bed hospital in a rural area.
Cuenca, Ecuador 7/2001 (2 weeks) I assisted in surgeries and clinics in a hospital for the poor.
Manta, Ecuador 10/2006. I worked with an orthopedic surgeon from Ecuador in a city where specialized orthopedic care was not available. We held a free clinic and performed surgeries.
Personal
Interests include skiing, backpacking, fly-fishing and bicycling.
Dr. Zietz is a sports medicine specialist with expertise in the knee and shoulder, including rotator cuff and reverse total shoulder replacement operations. He is also experienced in handling worker’s compensation cases. Dr. Zietz serves as the medical director for the Orthopedic Residency Clinic and is dedicated to educating others. During his sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Zietz took care of the NBA’s Miami Heat. Dr. Zietz keeps office hours at our Grand Rapids and Lakeview offices.
Education
Medical:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI
August 1997 – May 2001
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Honors: Alpha Omega Alpha’
Dean’s Letter Designation of “Outstanding” – Highest Possible Rating Clerkships: Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, OB/GYN
Undergraduate:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI August 1993 – May 1997
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology Honors: Graduated with Distinction
James B. Angell Scholar
Golden Key Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Sokol Chemistry Scholarship Recipient
Hospital Affiliations
Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital
Active Staff, August 2007 – present
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital
Active Staff, August 2007 – present
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Courtesy Staff, October 2011 – present
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
Active Community Staff, October 2011 – present
Spectrum Health East Paris Surgical Center
Active Staff, August 2007 – 2015
Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Hospital
2011 – 2014
Training & Practice
Fellowship:
Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship
Doctors Hospital, Miami, FL
August 2006 – July 2007
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan State University, Medical Education and Research Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
July 2001 – June 2006
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Michigan Orthopaedic Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Kent County Medical Society
Appointments
Orthopedic Department Vice Chairman
Spectrum Health Hospital
2018 – 2021
Medical Staff Performance Committee
Spectrum Health Hospitals
2018 – present
Orthopaedic Clinic Director
Spectrum Health MSU Orthopedic Surgery Residency
2015 – present
Medical Director
At Home Rehab
2013 – 2019
Department Executive Committee
Spectrum Health Department of Orthopaedics
2012 – 2017
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
2009 – present
Orthopaedic Clinic Faculty
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, GRMEP/MSU
2011 – 2015
Orthopaedic Program Director
Laurels of Hudsonville
2013
Reseach
Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: A Multi-Centre Study with Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up Leadbetter WB , Kolisek FR, Levitt RL, Brooker AF, Zietz PM, Marker DR, Bonutti PM, Mont MA Presented: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego, CA, February 2007 Published: International Orthopaedics. 2008 December
The Use of Hylan G-F 20 After Knee Arthroscopy in an Active Patient Population With Knee Osteoarthritis
Patrick M. Zietz, Harlan Selesnick Published: Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. 2008 Apr;24(4):416-22.
Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in a Younger, Athletic Patient Population With Repeated Courses of Hylan G-F 20 Patrick M. Zietz, Harlan Selesnick Submitted to: American Journal of Sports Medicine, July 2007
Technique and Results of Mini-Fragment Plate Fixation of Talar Neck Fractures Clifford B. Jones, Patrick M. Zietz, James Ringler, John Anderson, Donald Bohay Presented: Orthopaedic Trauma Assoc. Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct. 2003
Indications for V.A.C. (Vacuum Assisted Closure) Therapy in Orthopaedic Trauma
Patrick M. Zietz, Ian M. Thompson, Clifford B. Jones Presented: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dallas, TX, February 2002
Lectures
Spectrum Health Orthopedic Nurses Day Symposium. “Common Orthopedic Sports Injuries of the Knee and Shoulder.” November 2020.
Center for Physical Rehab Physical Therapists. “Update on Rotator Cuff Tears.” November 2019.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Biceps Tendon Debate: Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis.” August 2019.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Meniscus Tears: Conservative Treatment and Partial Meniscectomy.” May 2019
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “ACL Reconstruction in the Young Athlete: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft.” May 2018
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Rotator Cuff Repair Debate: Double Row Rotator Cuff Repair.” September 2017
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Double vs. Single Row Rotator Cuff Repair.” September 2016.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Patellofemoral Instability.” May 2016
Kent County Medical Society. “Common Knee Injuries: Evaluation and Management.” January 2014.
Center for Physical Rehab Physical Therapists. “ACL, MPFL and Labrum.” November 2013. Spectrum Health Orthopaedic Nurses. “Orthopaedic Sports Injuries.” October 2013.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.” May 2013.
Spectrum Health Live Online Chat. “Keep Your Knees Strong, Safe and Stable.” April 2013.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Evaluation and Management of Concussion.” July 2011.
East Paris Surgery Center Staff Conference. “Common Shoulder Surgery.” June 2011
Grand Rapids Physical Therapy Hand Study Group. “Common Shoulder Surgery.” June 2011
Advent Rehab Physical Therapists Conference. “Common Surgical Procedures for the Shoulder and Elbow.” February 2010
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome In The Female Athlete.” May 2009.
Spectrum Health Orthopaedic Community Seminar, “Knee Injuries in Active Adults.” March 2009.
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities Seminar, “Knee Pain: Understanding Your Treatment Options.” March 2009.
Blodgett Hospital Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. “Knee Injuries: Diagnosis and Management.” September 2007.
Doctors Hospital Sports Medicine Conference. “Intra-operative ACL Complications.” May 2007.
Doctors Hospital Sports Medicine Conference. “Patellar Tendinopathy.” October 2006.
University of Miami Athletic Department. “Risks of Performance Enhancing Drugs.” October 2006.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Intra-operative ACL Complications.” May 2006. Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Revision ACL Reconstruction.” October 2005.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Ankle Arthroscopy.” April 2005.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “The Post-traumatic Stiff Elbow.” March 2005.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Stiffness after Total Knee Arthroplasty.” September 2004.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Lower Extremity Amputations.” January 2004.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Metatarsus Adductus.” September 2003.
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. “Osteochondrodysplasias.” July 2003.
Employment
West Michigan Orthopaedics, Grand Rapids, MI
August 2007 – Present
Awards & Certification
AWARDS:
Spectrum Health Michigan State University Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Teacher of the Year: 2020 & 2022
CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Board Certified, July 23, 2009
Maintenance of Certification, Passed 2018
Mr. VanDokkumburg has managed a wide variety of orthopedic and sport-related conditions in pediatric through elderly populations. He is also proficient in joint and trigger point injections, ultrasonography use and imaging interpretation. He also has experience in the operating room for different open and arthroscopic procedures.
Licensure & Education
CERTIFICATION:
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)
2013 – Current
EDUCATION:
Medical:
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
2012 – 2015
Hope College, Holland, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science
Deans List, 2007 & 2009
Volunteer Experience
Camp Sunshine Holland, MI
Member of medical staff at a 4 day, 3 night camp for teens and adults with cognitive and developmental impairments.
2016 –Current
Rush University Physician Assistant Program
Back to School Health Fairs – Performed physical examinations and provided health education. New Student Interviews – Assisted with new student interview for Rush PA program
2012 – 2015
Current Appointments
Coming Soon.
Employment & Prior Positions
EMPLOYMENT:
West Michigan Orthopaedics
1000 East Paris Avenue SE Suite 215, Grand Rapids, MI
2016 – present
PRIOR POSITIONS SERVED:
River Valley Orthopedics, P.C.
Physician Assistant
2015 – 2016
Holland Community Hospital
Technician
2010 – 2012
Research
Analyzed past research to identify how intra-articular injections of
platelet-rich plasma affect clinical outcomes in subjects with symptomatic
knee osteoarthritis.
Conferences & Lectures
Coming soon.
Honors & Awards
Coming soon.
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9AM–5PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
Phone:
Receptionist: (616) 949-8945
Nurse: (616) 284-4296
Prescription Refills: (616) 284-3671
Billing Questions: (616) 949-8945
X-Ray: (616) 284-3670
Executive Director.: (616) 284-3678