Mohamad Jamal Halawi, MD, FAAOS
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Positions
- Associate Professor
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
- Director, Clinical Research and Outcomes Center
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
- Chief Quality Officer, Musculoskeletal Services
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Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Addresses
- Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center (Clinic)
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7200 Cambridge Street
Suite 10A
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 986-6016
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - McNair Campus (Hospital)
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7200 Cambridge Street
4th Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States
- Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center (Office)
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7200 Cambridge Street
Suite 10A
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 986-6016
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Main Campus (Hospital)
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6720 Bertner Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Education
- MD from Duke University School of Medicine
- Durham, North Carolina United States
- Residency at Duke University Hospital
- Houston, North Carolina United States
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic
- Cleveland, Ohio United States
- Adult Reconstructive Surgery
- Research Fellowship at Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Chevy Chase, Maryland United States
- Cartilage Biomechanics
- Research Fellowship at National Institutes of Health
- Bethesda, Maryland United States
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- BS from University of Houston
- Houston, Texas United States
- Biochemistry and Biophysics - Highest Honors
Certifications
- Licensee, Texas Medical Board
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Honors & Awards
- Achievement Award
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Health Policy Fellowship
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Superior Academic Performance (Highest Faculty Merit)
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine
- Emerging Leader
- American Orthopaedic Association
- European Traveling Fellowship in Hip Reconstruction
- The Hip Society
Professional Interests
- Arthritis, Joint Reconstruction, Hip Replacement (Partial, Total, Simple, Complex, Revision), Knee Replacement (Partial, Total, Simple, Complex, Revision), Minimally Invasive and Outpatient Surgery, Computer and Robotic Assisted Surgery, Hip Fractures.
Professional Statement
Dr. Halawi is a strong believer in patient-centered surgery, utilizing a variety of surgical approaches, implants, and evidence-based perioperative protocols to optimize outcomes for each patient.Websites
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Selected Publications
- Halawi MJ, Mirza M, Osman N, Cote MP, Kerr J, Huddleston JI "Quantifying Surgeon Work in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Where Do We Stand Today?." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020;
- Halawi MJ, Jongbloed W, Baron S, Savoy L, Cote MP, Lieberman JR "Patient Reported Outcome Measures Are Not Valid Proxy for Patient Satisfaction in Total Joint Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020;
- Meiyappan KP, Cote MP, Bozic KJ, Halawi MJ "Adherence to the AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nonoperative Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Institutional Experience." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2020;
- Halawi MJ, Stone AD, Gronbeck C, Savoy L, Williams VJ, Cote MP "Medicare Coverage is an Independent Predictor of Prolonged Hospitalization after Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty." Arthroplasty Today. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Gronbeck C, Savoy L, Cote MP "Effect of Morbid Obesity on Patient Reported Outcomes in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Minimum of One-Year Follow-Up." Arthroplasty Today. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Brigati DP, Brooks PJ. Surgical Hip Dislocation Through a Trochanter Sparing Anterolateral Approach: Real-time Perfusion Study "Surgical Hip Dislocation Through a Trochanter Sparing Anterolateral Approach: Real-time Perfusion Study." Arthroplasty Today. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Chiu D, Gronbeck C, Savoy L, Williams VJ, Cote MP "Psychological Distress Independently Predicts Prolonged Hospitalization after Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Gronbeck C, Cote MP, Halawi MJ "Predicting Inpatient Status after Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty in Medicare-Aged Patients." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Allen DA, Baron S, Savoy L, Williams VJ, Cote MP "Tobacco Smoking Independently Predicts Lower Patient Reported Outcomes: New Insights on a Forgotten Epidemic." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Jongbloed W, Baron S, Savoy L, Williams VJ, Cote MP "Dissatisfaction after Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Patient Perspective." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Cote MP, Savoy L, Williams VW, Lieberman JR "The Effect of Payer Type on Patient Reported Outcomes in Total Joint Arthroplasty is Modulated by Baseline Patient Characteristics." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Plourde J, Cote MP "Routine Postoperative Laboratory Tests Are Not Necessary in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Gronbeck C, Cote MP, Halawi MJ "Predicting Inpatient Status after Total Hip Arthroplasty in Medicare-Aged Patients." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Gronbeck C, Cote MP, Lieberman JR, Halawi MJ "Risk Stratification in Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Current State of Knowledge." Arthroplasty Today. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Caminati N, Cote MP, Lindsay AD, Williams VJ "The Most Significant Risk Factors for Urinary Retention in Fast-Track Total Joint Arthroplasty are Iatrogenic." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2019;
- Halawi MJ, Oak S, Brigati D, Messner W, Siggers A, Brooks PJ "Birmingham Hip Resurfacing versus Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients 55 Years or Younger: A Minimum Five-Year Follow-up." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2018;
- Backstein D, Thiagarajah J, Halawi MJ, Mont MA "Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty–The New Reality and How Can It Be Achieved?." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Lieberman JR "Battling the Opioid Epidemic: Lessons Learned and Management Strategies." Arthroplasty Today. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Cote MP, Singh H, O’Sullivan MD, Savoy L, Lieberman JR, Williams VJ. "The Effect of Depression on Patient Reported Outcomes Following Total Joint Arthroplasty is Modulated by Baseline Mental Health: A Registry Study." Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Haddad FS "Functional Acetabular Component Alignment: The Final Frontier." Bone and Joint Journal. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Brigati D, McBride JM, Drake RL, Brooks PJ "Surgical Hip Dislocation through a Direct Lateral Approach: A Cadaveric Study of Vascular Danger Zones." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2017;
- Halawi MJ "A Three-View Radiographic Approach to Femoroacetabular Impingement." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Lieberman JR "Opioids and Total Joint Arthroplasty: Moving Forward!." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Brigati D, Messner W, Brooks PJ "Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients 55 Years or Younger: Risk Factors for Poor Midterm Outcomes." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2018;
- Halawi MJ, Brigati D, Messner W, Brooks PJ "Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in Patients 55 Years or Younger: Risk Factors for Poor Midterm Outcomes." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2017;
- Halawi MJ, Barsoum WK "Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Key Concepts." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2017;
- Halawi MJ, Barsoum WK "Direct-to-Consumer Marketing: Implications for Patient Care and Orthopaedic Education." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2016;
- Halawi MJ, Molloy R, Barsoum WK "Maximizing Efficiency in the Operating Room for Total Joint Arthroplasty." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2016;
- Halawi MJ, Greene K, Barsoum WK "Optimizing Outcomes of Total Joint Arthroplasty Under the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2016;
- Halawi MJ "Pelvic Ring Injuries: Surgical Management and Long-Term Outcomes." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2016;
- Halawi MJ "Pelvic Ring Injuries: Emergency Assessment and Management." Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Opioid Based Analgesia: Impact on Total Joint Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ "The Changing Landscape of Orthopaedic Practice: Challenges and Opportunities." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Morwood MP "Acute Management of Open Fractures: An Evidence-Based Review." Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Current Evidence Does Not Support Medicare’s 3-day Rule in Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Medicare’s 3-Day Rule: Time for a Rethink." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015;
- Halawi MJ "Outcome Measures in Total Joint Arthroplasty: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Directions." Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ "Fracture Blisters after Total Knee Arthroplasty.." American Journal of Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Grant SA, Bolognesi MP "Multimodal Analgesia for Total Joint Arthroplasty." Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Lark RK, Fitch RD "Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Current Concepts." Orthopedics. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Preoperative Pain Level and Patient Expectation Predict Hospital Length of Stay After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Patient Expectation is the Most Important Predictor of Discharge Destination After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015;
- Halawi MJ, Vovos TJ, Green CL, Wellman SS, Attarian DE, Bolognesi MP "Preoperative Predictors of Extended Hospital Length of Stay Following Total Knee Arthroplasty." Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015;
- Halawi MJ "The Renewal of Excellence." Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2014;
- Crawford GE, Davis S, Scacheri PC, Renaud G, Halawi MJ, Erdos MR, Green R, Meltzer PS, Wolfsberg TG, Collins FS "DNase-chip: a high-resolution method to identify DNase I hypersensitive sites using tiled microarrays." Nature Methods. 2006;
- Scacheri PC, Davis S, Odom DT, Crawford GE, Perkins S, Halawi MJ, Agarwal SK, Marx SJ, Spiegel AM, Meltzer PS, Collins FS "Genome-wide analysis of menin binding provides insights into MEN1 tumorigenesis." PLOS Genetics. 2006;
Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Association
- American Medical Association
- Orthopaedic Research Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Languages
Arabic
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