A renowned expert in orthopedic surgery of the knee and traumatology, Dr. Repicci retired from the medical field in 2019 after more than five decades of excellence.
BUFFALO, NY, December 15, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present John A. Repicci with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Repicci celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
A renowned expert in orthopedic surgery of the knee and traumatology, Dr. Repicci retired from the medical field in 2019 after more than five decades of excellence. Working in Buffalo, New York, he was aligned with the Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Center, a group practice that specializes in orthopedic surgery, and with several hospitals throughout Buffalo, including Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo General Hospital, Sisters of Charity Hospital, and Kenmore Mercy Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Repicci taught as a clinical instructor of surgery at his alma mater, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo.
Among Dr. Repicci's most recognizable achievements, he developed a minimally invasive knee replacement procedure known as The Repicci II in 2004. A partial knee replacement procedure that only treats one of the two condyles of the femur, it is usually more comfortable than undergoing a full knee replacement and allows for more natural movement control and coordination. Notably, his methodology for joint replacement was adapted by dental procedures that he subsequently applied to orthopedics. Implemented all over the world, it has also saved billions of dollars in medical care annually.
During the length of his career, Dr. Repicci performed over 500 robot partial knee replacements with Biomet Company and MAKO Surgical Corporation. He also worked on thousands of partial knee replacements at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, where he also hosted large numbers of interested orthopedists from around the world. In addition to his innovative replacement procedure, Dr. Repicci influenced the creation of the Tactile Guidance System and the MAKOplasty by MAKO Surgical Corporation.
Aside from his full-time commitments as a physician and educator, Dr. Repicci became a frequent speaker, lecturing before a multitude of institutions throughout the U.S. and abroad on The Repicci II Unicondylar Knee System. He also presented over 120 times on the topic of surgical procedures both locally and abroad between 1987 and 2009. Furthermore, Dr. Repicci lent his expertise as a consultant for Biomet Company and MAKO Surgical Corporation.
A respected voice in the field, Dr. Repicci has contributed several medical books and book chapters, as well as numerous peer reviewed journal articles. His work has been featured by other authors as well, including in the American Journal of Orthopedics and "7 Points on Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in the Surgery Center Setting" in 2012. Besides writing, Dr. Repicci produced a video, titled "The Repicci II Unicondylar Knee Program," in 1999.
Dr. Repicci received a Doctor of Dental Science in 1960 and a Doctor of Medicine in 1963 at SUNY Buffalo. Additional educational pursuits to his credit include an internship and residency in orthopedics at Buffalo General Hospital and a residency in general surgery and second residency in orthopedics at the Buffalo Veterans Administration. Dr. Repicci was certified by the American Board of Orthopedics in 1971.
To remain aware of developments in the medical field, Dr. Repicci has enjoyed membership with the American Medical Association and a multitude of orthopedic associations. In 2004, he was recognized by the City of Buffalo as Inventor of the Year for his development of The Repicci II.
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