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Ram Haddas, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Ram Haddas, Ph.D., M.B.A.

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Appointment (585) 341-9200

About Me

My current practice provides diagnoses of disability and functional changes and their implications in patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. This very diverse group includes patients with musculoskeletal disorders (lower back and neck pain, scoliosis, and rotator cuff tendonitis),...
My current practice provides diagnoses of disability and functional changes and their implications in patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. This very diverse group includes patients with musculoskeletal disorders (lower back and neck pain, scoliosis, and rotator cuff tendonitis), degenerative disease (disc herniation, neck pain, arthritis, rheumatologic, and osteoarthritis), neurological disorders (myelopathy, cerebral palsy, Parkinson, stroke, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and sport and tactical injury-related (ACL reconstruction, Achilles tendonitis, concussion, acute low back pain, shoulder instability, and overuse strains). In addition to my broad training in human biomechanics, I have also completed specialized training in human motion analysis, including Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalogram (EEG), and wearable analyses, along with patient balance and posture.

I received multiple international and national awards for my research work. Moreover, a world-renowned and innovative method I developed allows patients' balance and compensation to be quantified using the Cone of Economy method and classification system. I have spent the last 10 years working with large Orthopaedics and Neurosurgical practices. Before joining the faculty of the University of Rochester, I founded and built the Spinal Biomechanics Laboratory at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas. This is the first spine-related human movement biomechanics lab to be incorporated within a US hospital system.

My diverse educational background includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Biomechanics, a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Operations Management. I am an active member of multiple professional organizations including: the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, North American Spine Society, the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, AO Spine, Orthopaedic Research Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society of Biomechanics, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Orthopaedics, Center for Musculoskeletal Research (SMD)

Credentials

Education

M.B.A. | University of Texas,. Operations Management. 2022

PhD | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Rehabilitation Sciences. 2013

MSc | Indiana University. Kinesiology. 2010

Awards

2019-2020 School of Health Professions Distinguished Alumni. 2019 - 2020

Inaugural 20 Under 40 Class. 2018 - 2019

Research

My research is dedicated to improving the care of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies as well as their sequelae. My work tends to highlight the respective impacts of conservative and surgical interventions on a patient’s quality of life, pain levels, psychosocial factors, and ...
My research is dedicated to improving the care of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies as well as their sequelae. My work tends to highlight the respective impacts of conservative and surgical interventions on a patient’s quality of life, pain levels, psychosocial factors, and even function. Moreover, my research is capable of analyzing risk factors associated with neurological, neuromuscular, and structural disorders in order to develop more effective treatments. I have a strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters and I present study findings at national and international meetings. I am currently serving as a peer reviewer on the panels for multiple journals. I have shown competency working with patients with neurological, neuromuscular and structural disorders. In addition to this, I have worked closely with patients suffering from cancer, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and many other conditions. Optimal patient outcomes using my skill set is my passion. I feel that this can be accomplished through the identification, application, and dissemination of evidence-based research and education.

Publications

Journal Articles

Shaikh HJF, Cady-McCrea CI, Menga EN, Haddas R, Molinari RN, Mesfin A, Rubery PT, Puvanesarajah V

Spine.. 2024 May 149 (9):601-608. Epub 05/08/2023.

Samtani RG, Webb A, Burleson J, Berven S, Theologis A, Abotsi E, Burch S, Deviren V, Haddas R

Global spine journal.. 2023 July 13 (6):1441-1449. Epub 08/03/2021.

Haddas R, Lawlor M, Moghadam E, Fields A, Wood A

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2023 July 23 (7):929-944. Epub 03/07/2023.

Haddas R, Boah A

International journal of spine surgery.. 2023 February 17 (1):69-75. Epub 12/27/2022.

Haddas R, Pipkin W, Hellman D, Voronov L, Kwon YH, Guyer R

Global spine journal.. 2022 March 12 (2):298-307. Epub 02/05/2021.

Haddas R, Wood A, Lieberman I, Derman PB

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2021 September 30 (9):2504-2513. Epub 04/20/2021.

Haddas R, Kosztowski T, Mar D, Boah A, Lieberman IH

Gait & posture.. 2021 September 89 :67-73. Epub 04/26/2021.

Haddas R, Lieberman I, Sandu CD, Sambhariya V, Block A

Spine.. 2021 August 146 (15):E826-E831. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Sambhariya V, Kosztowski T, Block A, Lieberman I

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2021 August 30 (8):2271-2282. Epub 01/03/2021.

Haddas R, Wood A, Mar D, Derman P, Lieberman I

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2021 July 21 (7):1193-1204. Epub 02/23/2021.

Haddas R, Kisinde S, Mar D, Lieberman I

Studies in health technology and informatics.. 2021 June 28280 :46-52. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Satin A, Mar D, Lieberman I, Block A, Belanger T, Kayanja M, Kakar RS

Studies in health technology and informatics.. 2021 June 28280 :115-120. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hays C, Fehr S, Liu XC, Haddas R

Studies in health technology and informatics.. 2021 June 28280 :126-130. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Boah A, Block A

Clinical spine surgery.. 2021 June 134 (5):E289-E294. Epub 12/07/2020.

Mar DE, Kisinde S, Lieberman IH, Haddas R

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2021 June 21 (6):1044. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Sandu CD, Mar D, Block A, Lieberman I

Global spine journal.. 2021 May 11 (4):472-479. Epub 03/18/2020.

Mar DE, Kisinde S, Lieberman IH, Haddas R

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2021 March 21 (3):518-527. Epub 09/20/2020.

Derman PB, Waldorff E, Zhang N, Haddas R

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2021 February 30 (2):554-559. Epub 10/26/2020.

Haddas R, Samocha Y, Yang J

Global spine journal.. 2020 December 10 (8):1006-1014. Epub 10/28/2019.

Bhuva S, Lankford C, Patel N, Haddas R

American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation. 2020 December 99 (12):1079-1085. Epub 1900 01 01.

Mar D, Lieberman I, Haddas R

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2020 October 29 (10):2591-2599. Epub 12/14/2019.

Haddas R, Derman PB

Spine.. 2020 September 1545 (18):E1134-E1141. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Satin A, Lieberman I

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2020 September 29 (9):2319-2328. Epub 04/18/2020.

Haddas R, Kisinde S, Mar D, Lieberman I

Spine deformity.. 2020 August 8 (4):685-694. Epub 02/17/2020.

Haddas R, Villarreal J, Lieberman IH

Spine deformity.. 2020 August 8 (4):717-723. Epub 03/02/2020.

Haddas R, Lieberman I, Block A, Derman P

Spine.. 2020 July 1545 (14):E878-E884. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Hu X, Lieberman IH

Clinical spine surgery.. 2020 February 33 (1):E33-E39. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Cox J, Belanger T, Ju KL, Derman PB

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2019 November 19 (11):1803-1808. Epub 06/15/2019.

Haddas R, Ju KL, Boah A, Kosztowski T, Derman PB

Clinical spine surgery.. 2019 November 32 (9):369-376. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH

Spine.. 2019 August 144 (15):E899-E907. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Xu M, Lieberman I, Yang J

Spine deformity.. 2019 July 7 (4):543-552. Epub 1900 01 01.

Xu M, Yang J, Lieberman IH, Haddas R

Medical engineering & physics.. 2019 May 67 :11-21. Epub 03/14/2019.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH, Kakar RS

Spine deformity.. 2019 May 7 (3):454-466. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Lieberman I, Boah A, Arakal R, Belanger T, Ju KL

Spine.. 2019 January 1544 (2):103-109. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Ju KL

Spine.. 2019 January 144 (1):25-31. Epub 1900 01 01.

Xu M, Yang J, Lieberman I, Haddas R

Medical engineering & physics.. 2019 January 63 :26-32. Epub 10/19/2018.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH, Block A

Spine.. 2018 December 143 (23):E1412-E1421. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Lieberman I, Arakal R, Boah A, Belanger T, Ju K

Clinical spine surgery.. 2018 December 31 (10):435-440. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Patel S, Arakal R, Boah A, Belanger T, Ju KL

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society.. 2018 September 18 (9):1645-1652. Epub 05/07/2018.

Haddas R, Ju KL, Belanger T, Lieberman IH

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2018 August 27 (8):1712-1723. Epub 04/02/2018.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH, Block A

Spine.. 2018 May 143 (9):647-653. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2018 May 27 (5):1178-1187. Epub 10/10/2017.

Haddas R, Lieberman IH

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2018 May 27 (5):1188. Epub 1900 01 01.

Haddas R, Sawyer SF, Sizer PS, Brooks T, Chyu MC, James CR

Journal of sport rehabilitation.. 2017 September 26 (5):329-338. Epub 08/24/2016.

Aghyarian S, Hu X, Haddas R, Lieberman IH, Kosmopoulos V, Kim HKW, Rodrigues DC

Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society.. 2017 September 35 (9):2067-2074. Epub 12/14/2016.

Xu M, Yang J, Lieberman I, Haddas R

Computers in biology and medicine.. 2017 May 184 :53-58. Epub 03/22/2017.

Xu M, Yang J, Lieberman IH, Haddas R

Computer methods in biomechanics and biomedical engineering.. 2017 January 20 (1):1-15. Epub 06/17/2016.

Haddas R, Belanger T

International journal of spine surgery.. 2017 11 (3):18. Epub 06/21/2017.

Haddas R, Hooper T, James CR, Sizer PS

Journal of athletic training.. 2016 December 51 (12):1003-1012. Epub 11/22/2016.

Haddas R, Yang J, Lieberman I

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society.. 2016 September 25 (9):2833-41. Epub 05/09/2016.

Haddas R, Sawyer SF, Sizer PS, Brooks T, Chyu MC, James CR

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy.. 2016 February 46 (2):71-8. Epub 01/01/2016.

Haddas R, James CR, Hooper TL

Journal of athletic training.. 2015 April 50 (4):378-84. Epub 10/16/2014.

Chyu MC, Austin T, Calisir F, Chanjaplammootil S, Davis MJ, Favela J, Gan H, Gefen A, Haddas R, Hahn-Goldberg S, Hornero R, Huang YL, Jensen Ø, Jiang Z, Katsanis JS, Lee JA, Lewis G, Lovell NH, Luebbers HT, Morales GG, Matis T, Matthews JT, Mazur L, Ng EY, Oommen KJ, Ormand K, Rohde T, Sánchez-Morillo D, Sanz-Calcedo JG, Sawan M, Shen CL, Shieh JS, Su CT, Sun L, Sun M, Sun Y, Tewolde SN, Williams EA, Yan C, Zhang J, Zhang YT

Journal of healthcare engineering.. 2015 6 (4):635-47. Epub 1900 01 01.