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Chad Ishmael

Chad Ishmael, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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4.6 of 5 stars37 ratings, 13 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

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Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Chad Ishmael

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Chad Ishmael, M.D., is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon with expertise in treating injuries to the arms and legs, including complex joint fractures, as well as injuries to the pelvis and the hip joint. He is also experienced in treating patients who have experienced complications related to traumatic injuries, such as nonunions and malunions of the bones and fracture-related infections.  

After graduating from Stanford University, Dr. Ishmael was awarded his medical degree with honors in service from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UCLA, and obtained further training as an orthopaedic traumatology fellow at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Dr. Ishmael is committed to helping move the field of orthopaedic trauma forward and improving care for all patients. An active researcher, he has numerous publications in both clinical and translational science research, and he has presented his work at multiple national academic meetings. During residency, Dr. Ishmael completed a research fellowship at the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center at UCLA and was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health in support of his work. He is particularly interested in improving patient outcomes after traumatic injuries, investigating new techniques for prevention and treatment of orthopaedic infections, and understanding the role of mental health in recovery after a trauma.  

With a strong interest in education and mentorship, Dr. Ishmael is actively involved in the teaching of medical students and orthopaedic surgery residents. He was born and raised in the islands of the Caribbean, and has a special interest in global health and in reducing health care disparities in the United States and around the world. 

Dr. Ishmael is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO Trauma, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Association.

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Research Interests

Disaster Preparedness, Fracture-Related Infection, Global Orthopaedics, Improving Trauma Resiliency, Orthopaedic Trauma, Post-Traumatic Reconstruction, Psychosocial Effects of Trauma, Public Health

Selected Publications

  • Ishmael CR, Hsiue PP, Zoller SD, Wang P, Hori KR, Gatto JD, Li RH, Jeffcoat DM, Johnson EE, Bernthal NM. An Early Look at Operative Orthopaedic Injuries Associated with Electric Scooter Accidents – Bringing High-Energy Trauma to a Wider Audience. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020 Mar 4;102(5):e18. PMID: 31895168.

  • Blumstein G, Zukotynski B, Cevallos N, Ishmael CR, Zoller S, Burke Z, Clarkson S, Park H, Bernthal N, SooHoo NF. Randomized Trial of a Virtual Reality Tool to Teach Surgical Technique for Tibial Shaft Fracture Intramedullary Nailing. J Surg Educ. 2020 Feb. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 32035854.

  • Galey SA, Ishmael CR, Zoller SD, DiPane MV, McPherson EJ. Stress-Induced, Aseptic Osteolysis of the Mid-Tibia in a Revision Hinged TKA Mimicking Infection: A Case Report. Arthroplast Today. 2022 Mar 9;14:116-120. PMID 35281549.

  • Trikha R, Chaudry A, Olson TE, Ishmael CR, Villalpando C, Chen CJ, Hori KR, Bernthal NM. Assessing the Academic Achievement of United States Orthopaedic Departments. World J Orthop. 2022 Feb 18;13(2):201-211. PMID 35317404.

  • Xi Weixian, Hegde V, Zoller SD, Park HY, Hart CM, Kondo T, Hamad CD, Hu Y, Loftin AH, Johansen DO, Burke Z, Clarkson S, Ishmael CR, Hori K, Mamouei Z, Okawa H, Nishimura I, Bernthal NM, Segura T. Point of Application Antimicrobial Orthopaedic Implant Coatings Based on Thiol-Ene-Click Reactions Protects Implant from Bacterial Challenge. Nat Commun. 2021 Sep 16;12(1):5473. PMID 34531396.

Honors

  • UCLA Emergency Medicine Consultants of the Semester, UCLA Health, 2017
  • Awarded Doctor of Medicine with Honors in Service, Weill Cornell Medical College, 2014
  • Poster Award (2nd Place), CAOS Annual Meeting, 2014

Lectures & Presentations

  • Clavicle Fractures & Acromioclavicular Injuries., Oral Presentation, UCLA Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Conference
  • Single-Stage Revision with Tobramycin-loaded Polymethylmethacrylate is Ineffective in Revision Periprosthetic Joint Infection Model., Oral Presentation, 28th Annual Open Scientific Meeting of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS)
  • Translational Challenges of Fluorescence Image-Guided Surgical Debridement in a Mouse Model of Spine Implant Infection., Poster Presentation, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting
  • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Versus Total Knee Arthroplasty. Are we Able to Create the Forgotten Joint?, Poster Presentation (Awarded 2nd Place), International Society for Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS), Milan, Italy
  • Zoledronic Acid Decreases Infection Burden in Mouse Model of Spine Implant Infection., Podium Presentation (Virtual), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting

Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
  • AO Trauma
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), Emerging Leaders Program Member
  • J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society

Professional Activities

  • C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum Nominee - American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  • Doctor of Medicine with Honors in Service - Weill Cornell Medical College
  • Emerging Leaders Engagement Pilot Program - American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  • Emerging Leaders Program - American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Carolinas Medical Center

    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Traumatology, 2023

    UCLA Medical Center

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022

    Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical Education, MD, 2014

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    • Aetna
    • CareFirst
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • HealthSmart/Accel
    • Humana
    • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6 out of 5

    37 ratings, 13 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Very good surgeon.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr. Ishmael was great, very helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Very professional. Sincere.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Dr Ishmael has provided me with the best care possible. He's considered all my medical problems and my complicated orthopedic problems to provide the best care possible for me and I have greatly appreciated all his care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/7/2024

      Great all good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/9/2024

      Dr. Chad Ishmael came while I was in great pain post my head-on collision, and promised to stay late if he had to, in order to perform the open reduction with an internal fixation of my broken forearm. He delivered on that promise.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/5/2024

      Dr. Ishmael is a very knowledgeable provider he listens to what I have to say and talk to me in a way that I can understand. He is stern in order for me to get well. He is a great provider.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Very thorough and knowledgeable concerning orthopedic. Was grateful for his service.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2024

      Dr was exceptional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/24/2024

      My provider, Dr. Ishmael was very informative and knowledgeable and personable. I would absolutely refer anyone to him should he/she have an orthopedic concern that may possibly require surgery.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/20/2024

      Dr Ishmael is very knowledgeable, understanding, competent and very kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone with Orthopedic needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2024

      I like Dr. Ishmael's professional and kind bed side manner with appropriate humor added. I trust him.