Mario D. Santilli MD
Mario D. Santilli
MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Adult Hip & Knee Arthroplasty; Hip & Knee Arthroplasty; Knee Surgery; Lower Extremity Joint Replacement & Reconstruction; Orthopaedic Surgery; Reconstruction
Professional Summary:
As an orthopedic surgeon my clinical practice focuses on adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery. Practicing in Buffalo for the last thirty-two years has equipped me with a wealth of experience and expertise in caring for patients from diverse cultures from around the globe.
I currently see patients out of the UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine office in Amherst, New York, but my primary hospital is the Buffalo General Medical Center. Here I work with orthopedic residents and a dedicated team of orthopaedic nurses, technologists, therapists and social services professionals.
I enjoy the teaching component of my faculty role, which includes mentoring of orthopedic residents as well as medical and nursing students. Together with other medical professionals, we promote research projects aimed at improving the care we provide for our patients. I feel fortunate to be an assistant clinical professor for the Department of Orthopaedics, and look forward to many more opportunities to serve the orthopaedic needs of Western New York.
Education and Training:
- Residency, Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York at Buffalo (1983)
- General Surgery, General Surgery, Millard Fillmore Hospital (1979)
- MD, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1978)
- BA, Canisius College, Cum Laude (1974)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo (1996-present)
- Chief Resident, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo
- Team Assistant Physician, Buffalo Bills, National Football League (1991–1996)
- Clinical Assistant Instructor, Orthopaedics, University at Buffalo (1983–1996)
- Director, State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Clinic, Buffalo General Hospital (1987–1995)
- Director, State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Injury Clinic, Erie County Medical Center (1983–1986)
Awards and Honors:
- President, Alpha Theta Chapter, Beta Beta, Biological Honor Society (1974)
Journal Articles:
- Ahn RS, Brown MJ, Santilli MD. Traumatic anterior knee dislocation after total knee arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today. 2016; 2(3).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Santilli MD, Balos L, Mihalko WM, Mindell ER, Balos LL. Osteonecrosis after powered core decompression. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2003; (412).
- Yacobucci GN, Santilli MD. Sporotrichosis of the knee. A case report. Orthopedics. 1986; 9(3).
Professional Memberships:
- Erie County Medical Society
- New York State Medical Society
- Western New York Orthopaedic Society
- Western New York Trauma Society
- Orthopaedic Society of New York State
- American Medical Association
- Baccelli Medical Club
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Presentations:
- "Knee Arthroplasty" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1988)
- "Knee Meniscal Inuries" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1987)
- "Diagnosis and Treatment of the ACL Deficient Knee" Physical Therapy and Exercise Science Department, State University of New York at Buffalo (1987)
- "Total Knee Replacement Arthroplasty" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1987)
- "Arthroscopic Menisectomy" Physical Therapy and Excercise Science Department, State University of New York at Buffalo (1985)
- "Biomechanics and Soft Tissue Injuries of the Wrist" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1982)
- "The Use of Polytetrafluoroethylene in the Ligamentous Reconstruction of the Knee: A Preliminary Report" Annual State University of New York at Buffalo, Orthopedic Resident Scientific Day, Erie County Medical Center (1982)
- "Myelodysplasia" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1981)
- "Histiocytosis" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1981)
- "Exercise Physiology" Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, State University of New York at Buffalo (1980)
Service Activities:
- Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (1990–present)
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (1988–present)
- President, Western New York Trauma Society; President (1987–1988)
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon (1987–present)
- Secretary, Western New York Trauma Society; Secretary (1986–1987)
- American Medical Association; Member
- Baccelli Medical Club; Member
- Erie County Medical Society; Member
- New York State Medical Society; Member
- Orthopedic Society of New York State; Member
- Western New York Orthopedic Society; Member