Brooklyn, NY - Wendell Joseph Gorum II, MD, is being
recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished
Orthopedic Surgeon for his career in the Medical field and in
acknowledgment of his private practice accomplishments.
A determined orthopedic surgeon with 20 years of experience,
Dr Gorum serves patients at his private practice in Brooklyn, NY. Orthopedic
surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with musculoskeletal system
conditions. As an orthopedic surgeon, the doctor uses surgical and non-surgical
means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries,
degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. In his
private practice, Dr. Gorum specializes in trauma surgery, motor vehicle
accidents, and workers' compensation cases. He spends time with all patients,
educating them and working on their recovery plans.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Gorum
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Howard
University in Washington, D.C. He graduated in 1997 with a Medical Degree from
the MCP Hahnemann University and Drexel University College of Medicine in
Philadelphia, PA. The doctor completed his internship and residency in
orthopedic surgery at the same academic institution in 2002. He also undertook
fellowship training in trauma surgery at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital,
one of the nation's largest and most respected hospitals, acclaimed
internationally for its excellence in clinical care.
Among his professional memberships and affiliations, Dr.
Gorum is a member of The Bronx Medical Society. The doctor is also active with
the STEM program and belongs to several associations, mentoring young people in
attending college. In addition, he is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
and the Delaware chapter of 100 Black Men.
In light of this recognition, the doctor wishes to honor the
loving memory of his father, Wendell Gorum, Ph.D. He also acknowledges the
support of his mentors, Cato Laurentin, MD, Ph.D., and Kenneth Alleyne, MD.
