Norton Leatherman Spine - Stonestreet

Dr. John R. Dimar II received his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. His residency training in orthopedics was completed through the Lutheran Hospital Orthopedic Residency Program in Fort Wayne, Indiana, followed by a six-month chief resident internship with the Leatherman Spine Center. Dr. Dimar then served in the United States Air Force at the Regional Hospital in Minot, North Dakota, serving as Chief of Surgery and Assistant Chief of Hospital Services. He then returned to Louisville to complete a spine fellowship with the Leatherman Spine Center. Dr. Dimar is a clinical professor with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon at Norton Children's Hospital and Director of Resident Basic Science Education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is active in instructing orthopedic surgeons and residents in the treatment of deformities, tumors, degenerative disease and trauma involving the spine. His particular area of interest is the treatment of cervical spine disease, degenerative spine disease and spine trauma. Dr. Dimar is actively involved with research. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on the treatment of spinal problems and has spoken widely at many national and international spine meetings. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, the Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery in which he has won both best clinical and research paper awards.

Norton Orthopedic Institute, led by Dr. Philip Dripchak, is part of Norton Healthcare, a prominent healthcare provider in Louisville, KY, dedicated to delivering quality care for both adult and pediatric patients. With a wide array of services including orthopedics, cancer care, and telehealth, the institute strives to ensure health equity for the communities it serves. For over 130 years, Norton Healthcare has been committed to providing comprehensive health services, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and innovative technology. The organization emphasizes accessibility and community wellness, offering numerous patient resources and programs aimed at improving overall health outcomes. Generated from the website

Dr. Djurasovic received his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He attended medical school and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency training at The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY. He did his spine Fellowship training at the Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, KY. He has been a staff surgeon at the Norton Leatherman Spine Center since 2003. Dr. Djurasovic is a nationally recognized leader in spinal surgery. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Louisville and also holds multiple physician leadership positions within the Norton Healthcare community. He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Scoliosis Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.