Benjamin J. Widmer, MD
Benjamin Widmer, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow reconstruction who practices at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH). His particular clinical interests include shoulder arthroplasty, fracture care, and arthroscopic treatment of instability and rotator cuff pathologies. Additionally, he provides trauma and fracture care at Intermountain Medical Center’s Level I Trauma Center. He is a partner in The Orthopedic Specialty Clinic and serves as the Medical Staff President at TOSH. Additionally, he serves as the Associate Medical Director for Shoulder Surgery in Intermountain Healthcare’s Musculoskeletal Clinical Program.
He is involved with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons society (ASES), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
Ben was born in Maine but grew up primarily outside Philadelphia. He received Bachelor’s degrees in Zoology and English from Ohio Wesleyan University, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Chicago. He completed orthopedic internship and residency at the University of Utah, before heading back to Philadelphia for a fellowship in adult reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ben and his wife live in Salt Lake City with their two children. They coach youth soccer and lacrosse, and enjoy skiing, biking and camping as a family.
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery 2005 to present.
- Fellowship: Knee Reconstruction Fellow, Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, 2011
Department of Orthopaedics, Shoulder and Elbow Service, University of Pennsylvania 2010 - Residency: Department of Orthopedics, University of Utah, 2009
- Internship: Department of Surgery, Intern, University of Utah 2005
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine, 2004
- Undergraduate: BA Zoology and English Literature, Minor Chemistry, Ohio Wesleyan University 2000
1996—2000 Bachelor of Arts – Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH
Majors: Zoology and English Literature
Minor: Chemistry
Summa Cum Laude
Phi Beta Kappa
9/2000—6/04 Doctor of Medicine – The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of
Medicine, Chicago, IL
Alpha Omega Alpha
6/2004—6/05 University of Utah Department of Surgery, Intern, Salt Lake City, UT
7/2005—6/09 University of Utah Department of Orthopaedics, Resident, Salt Lake City, UT
7/2009—7/10 The University of Pennsylvania, Department of Orthopaedics, Shoulder and Elbow Service, Fellow, Philadelphia, PA
2/2011—7/11 SydneyOrthopaedic Research Institute, Knee Reconstruction Fellow,
Sydney, Australia
8/2011— TheOrthopaedic Specialty Group, Staff Surgeon, Salt Lake City, UT
8/2010—1/11 TheOrthopaedic Specialty Group, Staff Surgeon, Salt Lake City, UT
2001—2002 The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine—Teaching
Assistant for first year medical courses in Anatomy/Histology and
Neuroanatomy/Neurophysiology
1999—2000 Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp—Seasonal employee serving as head
mountain bike guide and chief mechanic
1998 Ohio Wesleyan University—Conducted animal learning research with Dr. Dale Swartzentruber and served as animal caretaker for pigeons, rats, and rhesus macaques in the Department of Psychology
2007 OREF Resident Research Grant
2004 Alpha Omega Alpha
2000 Phi Beta Kappa
2000 Slocum Prize in Literature
2000 George B. Harris Award in Zoology for outstanding Senior Major
1999 National Dean’s List recipient
1999 Outstanding Junior English Major
1999 Best Non-Fiction Writing Awards
1998 National Dean’s List recipient
1996-2000 Member of Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Society, Phi Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta, Mortar Board and Order of Omega honor societies
2008 University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Principal Investigator: Benjamin Widmer, MD
Stability of the acetabular fragment after periacetabular osteotomy: a biomechanical study
FUNDING: 2007 OREF Resident Research Grant ($5,000)
1998 Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Psychology
Occasion-setting learning in a pigeon model: retrospective versus prospective paradigms
PI: Dale Swartzentruber, PhD
FUNDING: Howard Hughes Undergraduate ResearchGrant ($3,000)
- Widmer BJ, Scholes CJ, Lustig S, Conrad L, Oussedik SI, Parker DA. Intraoperative Computer Navigation Parameters Are Poor Predictors of Function 1 Year After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty.27 June 2012
- Widmer BJ, Scholes CJ, Pattullo GG, Oussedik SI, Parker DA, Coolican MR. Is Femoral Nerve Block Necessary During Total Knee Arthroplasty?: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Arthroplasty. Dec 2012;(27)10:1800-1805.
- Widmer BJ, Bassora R, Warrender W, Abboud JA. Thromboembolic events are uncommon after open treatment of proximal humerus fractures using aspirin and compression devices. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. Dec 2011;469(12):3332-6.
- Kubiak EN, Widmer BJ, Horwitz DS. Extra-articular technique for semiextended tibial nailing. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Nov 2010;24(11):704-8.
- Abboud JA, Bartolozzi AR, Widmer BJ, DeMola PM. Bicipital groove morphology on MRI has no correlation to intra-articular biceps tendon pathology. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Sep 2010;19(6):790-4.
- Widmer BJ, Bachus K, Peters CL, Stevens PM. Initial stability of the acetabular fragment after periacetabular osteotomy: A biomechanical study. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Jul-Aug 2010;30(5):443-8.
- Widmer BJ, Tashjian RZ. Treatment of distal biceps tendon ruptures. American Journal of Orthopaedics. June 2010;39(6):288-296.
- Carolan GF, Widmer BJ, Sennett BJ, Huffman GR. A simple technique for suture passage during arthroscopic repair of SLAP lesions. University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. May 2010;20:50-52.
- Widmer BJ, Greis PE. Self-assessment in orthopaedics: Shoulder disorders. Hospital Physician. Nov 2007;43(11):37-9.
- Matzon JL, Widmer BJ, Draganich LF, Mass DP, Phillips CS. Anatomy of the coronoid process. Journal of Hand Surgery. Oct 2006;31(8):1272-8.
- Kamath GV, Widmer BJ, Burks RT. “Rotator Interval Pathology” in AANA Advanced Arthroscopy: The Shoulder. RL Angelo, JC Esch, RKN Ryu, eds., Philadelphia, Saunders 2010.
- Glaser DL, Widmer BJ. “Thoracic Outlet Syndrome” in Your Orthopaedic Connection, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org.
- Glaser DL, Widmer BJ. “Adhesive Capsulitis” in Your Orthopaedic Connection, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org.
- Glaser DL, Widmer BJ. “Shoulder Pain” in Your Orthopaedic Connection, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org.
- Glaser DL, Widmer BJ. “Elbow Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations” in Your Orthopaedic Connection, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org.
- Widmer BJ, Scholes C, Conrad L, Oussedik S, Parker DA. Correlation of Intraoperative Computer Measurements with One Year Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty. #P191. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. February 7-11, San Francisco, CA.
- Widmer BJ, Conrad L, Scholes C, Oussedik S, Parker D. Correlation of intraoperative navigation data and postoperative outcome measures in total knee arthroplasty. Australian Orthopaedic Society/New Zealand Orthopaedic Society Combined Meeting. October 9-14, 2011. Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Oussedik S, Scholes C, Widmer BJ, Theodor M, Roe J, Parker D. In vivo analysis of the functional flexion axis of the knee. Australian Orthopaedic Society/New Zealand Orthopaedic Society Combined Meeting. October 9-14, 2011. Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Coolican M, Scholes C, Widmer BJ, Houang J, Lynch J, Parker D, Effect of surgical timing on results of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Australian Orthopaedic Society/New Zealand Orthopaedic Society Combined Meeting. October 9-14, 2011. Rotorua, New Zealand.
- Widmer BJ, Coolican RJ, Parker DA, Scholes C, Oussedik SI, Pattullo G. Efficacy of femoral nerve block in total knee arthroplasty analgesia: A randomized controlled trial. Mater Orthopaedic Research Autumn Meeting, Sydney, Australia. 27 May 2011.
- Widmer BJ, Scholes C, Conrad L, Oussedik SI, Parker DA. Correlation of intraoperative navigation data with postoperative outcome measures in total knee arthroplasty. Mater Orthopaedic Research Autumn Meeting, Sydney, Australia. 27 May 2011.
- Widmer BJ, Parker DA. Principles of Knee Arthroplasty. Australian Orthopaedic Association Anatomy Course. University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. 20 March 2011.
- Widmer BJ, Coolican MRJ. Anatomy of the thigh and knee. Australian Orthopaedic Association Anatomy Course. University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. 9 March 2011.
- Widmer BJ. Stability of the acetabular fragment after periacetabular osteotomy.
- Sherman S. Coleman Graduation Seminar. University of Utah, 19 June 2009.
- Widmer BJ. Distal biceps tendon ruptures. University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedics Grand Rounds. 20 February 2008.
- Widmer BJ. Role of the periacetabular osteotomy in hip dysplasia. Salt Lake Orthopaedic Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT. 27 June 2006.
- Phillips CS, Matzon JL, Mass DP, Widmer BJ, Draganich LF. Anatomy of the Coronoid Process. Presentation #143, Mid-American Orthopaedic Association, 2005.
USMLE ID 5-099-291-6
Step 1 June 6, 2002 262 (99)
Step 2 November 5, 2003 240 (97)
Step 3 December 9, 2004 221 (91)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Part I July 9, 2009 Passed
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Licensed Physician: State of Utah #6020462-1205
