Dr. Jonathan Braman, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery, was named new department chair and medical director of the Orthopedic Service Line at Henry Ford Health, effective April 17.
“As our new chair and medical director of orthopedics, Dr. Braman will build on our great legacy in Orthopedics services and further strengthen our commitment and ability to deliver excellent patient care, to advance research and clinical training,” says Dr. Adnan Munkarah, president of Care Delivery System & chief clinical officer.
As chair and service medical line director, Braman will oversee all administrative, clinical, research and academic activities for the service line. Henry Ford Health’s Orthopedics service line has more than 20 locations throughout the tri-county area.
“Following a nation-wide search, we are excited to welcome Dr. Braman to lead our Orthopedic service line,” says Dr. Steven Kalkanis, executive vice president and CEO of Henry Ford Hospital and CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group. “We look forward to having his leadership and expertise improve on Henry Ford’s national reputation as a destination for excellent orthopedic patient care, academic research and education.”
In addition, he will develop and implement strategies to continue the advancement of orthopedic surgery and clinical services at Henry Ford to be among the top in the nation while continuing to move the health system forward in the successful transformation of health care from volume-based to value-based care delivery across all markets.
Braman joined Henry Ford from the University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedic Surgery, where he was chief of Shoulder Surgery, professor of Orthopedic Surgery, vice chair of Faculty Development, and director of Orthopedic Research at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
He also served as residency program director and practiced in the HealthPartners organization at TRIA Orthopedic Center at the University of Minnesota Medical Center and at the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Braman received his bachelor’s degree in English from Princeton University, medical degree from the University of Washington School.
Following graduation, he completed an internship in general surgery and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington. He also served as a Clinical Fellow in Shoulder Surgery at the Leni and Peter May Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, NY.
An award-winning physician and researcher who is involved in several professional organizations, Braman has written articles and editorials, delivered presentations and lectures throughout the country, and has been involved in a number of clinical trials.
