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Dr. Philipp Leucht is an orthopedic trauma surgeon and scientist specializing in fracture healing and regeneration. He received his medical degree from Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany, in 2002. After starting his orthopedic residency at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, he pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in the laboratory of Dr. Jill Helms at Stanford University. His research interests are centered on the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in fractures, focusing on skeletal stem cells, mechanical environments for repair, and tissue engineering strategies to enhance bone regeneration. He employs various techniques such as bone histomorphometry and genetically modified mouse models to study the intricacies of bone healing and development. In addition to his research, Dr. Leucht provides both surgical and nonsurgical care for various types of fractures, including those of the ankle, wrist, and pelvis, in the New York metropolitan area. He emphasizes the use of biologics and growth factors in treatment plans to optimize patient recovery. Through his work, Dr. Leucht aims to advance the field of orthopedic trauma care, particularly as it relates to aging and fracture healing.
NYU Langone Health • New York, NY
Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.