Lee Eric Rubin, M.D.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Guest Editor, Techniques in Orthopaedics, March 2010
Selected for inclusion, Marquis’ Who’s Who in America, 2011
Selected as Editor, Reconstructive Review Journal, 2010 |
CURRENT POSITION
| Current |
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at: |
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- Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT
Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center, Waterbury, CT
New Milford Hospital, New Milford, CT
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EDUCATION, HONORS, AWARDS
| 2009-2010 |
Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction, Keggi Orthopaedic Foundation, Waterbury, CT |
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- Sub-Specialty Training in Primary and Revision Arthroplasty of the Hip and
Knee, Complex and Post-Traumatic Reconstruction, Hip Resurfacing
Arthroplasty, Large Joint Arthrotomy & Arthroscopy.
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| 2008-2009 |
Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut |
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- Clinical Instructor, Yale University School of Medicine, 2008-09
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| 2005-2008 |
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut |
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- Awarded a OREF/JBJS Resident Journal Club Grant, 2008-09
- Attendee, National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference, 2008
- Resident Representative, Connecticut Orthopaedic Society, 2006-08
- Member, Yale Surgical Society, 2005
- Internship in General Surgery, 2004-05
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| 2000-2004 |
M.D., Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM), Boston, Massachusetts |
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- Awarded the Rosenblum Orthopaedic Scholarship, 2004
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 2003
- 2002 Finalist: Earle P. Charlton Clinical Research Poster Competition
- 2001 Maimonides Scholars Fellow: Studied Jewish Medical Ethics at the Schlesinger Institute of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel
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| 1996-2000 |
B.S. in Biology, Cum Laude. Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts |
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- Brandeis University Presidential Scholar for Academic Merit, 1996-2000
- Minor in Philosophy and Cluster Concentration in “Ethics and Values”
- Vice-President, Epsilon Phi Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
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PUBLICATIONS: PEER-REVIEWED
| 2011 |
Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. Utility of the Direct Anterior Approach for
Metal-On-Metal Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty. CORR, Accepted for Publication. |
| 2010 |
Rubin LE, Keggi JM. Editor’s Preface: Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty. Techniques in
Orthopaedics 2010; 25(1): 1. |
| 2010 |
Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. The Direct Anterior Approach for Hip
Resurfacing Arthroplasty. Techniques in Orthopaedics 2010; 25(1): 12-17. |
| 2010 |
Aschoff HH, Kennon RE, Keggi JM, Rubin LE. Transcutaneous, Distal Femoral,
Intramedullary Attachment For AKA Prostheses: An Endo-Exo Device. Technical Exhibit
from AAOS 2010. Accepted for publication, JBJS. |
| 2009 |
Rubin LE, Yeh PC, Medvecky MJ. Extension loss secondary to femoral-sided “Inverted
Cyclops Lesion” after ACL reconstruction. Journal of Knee Surgery 2009; 22: 360-63. |
| 2008 |
Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. Correspondence: Isolated Acetabular Liner
Exchange. JAAOS 2008 16(9): 495-6. |
| 2008 |
Rubin LE, Galante NJ, Smith BG, Deluca PA. “Direct Intraosseous Pressure Monitoring of the Femoral Head During Surgical Dislocation and Osteotomy for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.” Orthopedics 2008; 31(7): 663-6. |
| 2008 |
Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. The anterior and the anterior two-incision approach to total hip arthroplasty. Seminars in Arthroplasty 2008; 19(2): 175-9. |
| 2008 |
Rubin LE, Miki RA, Taksali S, Bernstein RA. Metacarpophalangeal collateral ligament reconstruction after band saw amputation: case report with review of MCP anatomy and injury. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 2008; 28: 53-7. |
| 2007 |
Rubin LE, Miki RA, Taksali S, Bernstein RA. Band saw injury in a butcher. Occupational Medicine 2007; 57: 383-5. |
| 2006 |
Miki RA, Rubin LE, Kirk J, Dodds SD. Spontaneous septic arthritis caused by Burkholderia Cepacia. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal 2006; 26: 147-50. |
| 2005 |
Page C, Rubin LE, Gusberg RJ, Dardik A. Arterial thrombosis associated with heterozygous factor V Leiden disorder, hyperhomocysteinemia, and peripheral arterial disease: Importance of synergistic factors. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2005; 42: 1014-8. |
| 2003 |
Rubin LE, Stein PB, DiScala C, Grottkau BE. Pediatric trauma caused by personal watercraft: A ten-year retrospective. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2003; 38(10): 1525-1529. |
PUBLICATIONS: NON PEER-REVIEWED
| 2007 |
Rubin LE, Friedlaender GE. Adverse events and error disclosure. Orthopaedic Medical Legal Advisor. 2007; 2(1): 6-7. |
| 2006 |
Rubin LE. Defining the surgical learning curve. Orthopaedic Medical Legal Advisor. 2006; 1(2): 4-5. |
| 2006 |
Rubin LE, Milewski M. A Resident’s Perspective: Surgical competence and patient safety. Orthopaedic Medical Legal Advisor. 2006; 1(3): 6. |
PODIUM/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
| 2010 |
Aschoff HH, Kennon RE, Keggi JM, Rubin LE. “Surgical management of transfemoral
amputations with a transcutaneous, press-fit distal femoral intra-medullary
device: Analysis with minimum 2 year followup.” Podium Presentation at the 12th
Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Associations, September 12-17, 2010, Glasgow,
Scotland. |
| 2010 |
McTighe T, Turnbull A, Keggi JM, Keggi KJ, Kennon RE, Stulberg SD, Rubin LE,
Keppler L, Woodgate I, Harrison J, Van Der Rijt A, Brazil D. “Neck Sparing Total Hip
Arthroplasty – Lessons Learned.” Poster Presentation at the International Osteoporosis
Foundation World Congress on Osteoporosis Meeting, May 5-8, 2010, Florence, Italy. |
| 2009 |
Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Rubin LE, Keggi KJ. “The Direct Anterior Approach without
traction table for Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty.” Podium presentation at the 3rd Annual
Hip Joint Preservation and Resurfacing Arthroplasty Course, 2009, Baltimore, MD. |
| 2009 |
Rubin LE, Keggi JM, Kennon RE, Keggi KJ. “Efficacy of a saline-coupled bipolar
tissue sealing device in reducing blood loss during unilateral total hip arthroplasty.”
Podium presentation at the Postgraduate Disputations Seminar of the Yale Orthopaedic
Association, June 19th, 2009, New Haven, CT. |
| 2009 |
Rubin LE, Telles CJ, Adeoye S, Keggi KJ. “Minimally Invasive Partial Denervation
and Anterior Release of the Hip Joint Capsule: A Surgical Technique to Relieve Pain
and Improve Hip Function.” Poster presentation at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the
Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Nassau, Bahamas. |
| 2008 |
Rubin LE, Galante NJ, Smith BG, Deluca PA. “Direct Intraosseous Pressure
Monitoring of the Femoral Head During Surgical Dislocation and Osteotomy for
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis.” Podium presentation at the 2008 Annual Meeting
of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, MA. |
| 2008 |
Rubin LE, Kennon RE, Keggi JM, Keggi KJ. “The Direct Anterior Approach without traction table for Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty.”
Podium Presentation at the 2008 Meeting of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Society, Farmington, CT |
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
| 2010 |
“Musculoskeletal Examination of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee.”
Annual Meeting of the Connecticut Association of Physician Assistants (CONNAPA),
April 11, 2010, Mystic, CT |
| 2008 |
“Patello-Femoral Disease.”
Yale Sports Medicine Seminar with visiting professor Dr. John P. Fulkerson |
| 2008 |
“Adult Reconstruction” and “Orthopaedic Trauma.”
Invited Guest Lecturer, Yale Physician Associate Program, Yale University |
| 2007 |
“Orthopaedic Trauma.”
Invited Guest Lecturer, Yale Physician Associate Program, Yale University |
| 2007 |
“MRSA: Combating a Monster.”
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Yale-New Haven Hospital |
| 2007 |
“Injuries and Disorders of the Sternoclavicular Joint.”
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Yale-New Haven Hospital |
| 2007 |
“IVC Filters: A Contemporary Update for Orthopaedic Surgeons.”
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT |
| 2006 |
“Ankle Fractures” and “Odontoid Fractures.”
Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT |
| 2002, 2003 |
Anatomy Tutor, Tufts University School of Medicine. |
| 2003 |
“The Art of Communication: Always Room for Improvement.”
Student Speaker at the Forum on Ethical Issues, Massachusetts Medical Society
(MMS) 2003 Annual Meeting |
AVOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 2004-08 |
Event Physician, Pilot Pen ATP/WTA Tennis Tournament |
| 2008 |
Event Physician, National Youth Sports Program, Yale University Athletics |
| 2006-07 |
Medical Research Associate, Orthopaedic Medical Legal Advisor |
| 2006 |
Sideline Physician, Connnecticut State Football Championships and CIAC Events |
| 2005 |
Sideline Physician, New Haven Road Race |
| 2000-04 |
Boston Marathon Medical Volunteer |
| 2002-03 |
Statewide Medical Student Representative, MMS Committee on Ethics and Discipline |
| 2003-04 |
Statewide Medical Student Representative, Boston Medical Library’s Board of Trustees |
| 2001-04 |
Elected Class Representative, TUSM Ethics Committee |
| 2000-04 |
Founder and President, TUSM Medical Ethics Society |
| 2000, 2004 |
Team Leader and Charity Bicyclist, Project Bread’s Annual “Ride for Hunger.” |
| 2000-01 |
Team Member, Boston Coalition for Adult Immunization. |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Connecticut Orthopaedic Society (COS)
- Joint Implant Science and Research Foundation (JISRF)
- Founding Member – Tissue Sparing Total Hip Arthroplasty Study Group
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Bicycling, Cooking, Reading, Baseball, Soccer Enthusiast.
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