Dr. Kohan is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis, MO and went on to complete his fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
He specializes in the open and arthroscopic treatment of all conditions of the shoulder and elbow including arthritis, tendon disorders, fractures, and instability. Dr. Kohan is highly involved in the academics of orthopaedics and has published numerous journal articles, abstracts, and book chapters. In addition, he holds memberships among prestigious orthopaedic societies including American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Kohan is committed to providing his patients with evidence-based personalized care, focusing on each patient's goals and helping to determine the best treatment option to meet them.
Professional Profile
Education
- MD, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO
- Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- PROMIS Health Organization
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Education
- MD, Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
- Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO
- Fellowship, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Titles & Certifications
- Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Professional Associations
- American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
- PROMIS Health Organization
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Publications:
1. Verma K, Kohan EM, Ames CP, Cruz DL, Deviren V, Berven S, Errico TJ. A Comparison of Two Different Dosing Protocols for Tranexamic Acid in Posterior Spinal Fusion for Spinal Deformity: A Prospective, Randomized Trial. Int J Spine Surg. 2015 Nov 19; 9:65.
2. Kohan EM, Chalmers PN, Salazar D, Keener JD, Yamaguchi K, Chamberlain AM. Dislocation Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Jul; 26(7): 1238-45.
3. Kohan EM, Nemani V, Hershman S, Kang D, Kelly MP. Lumbar Computed Tomography Scans Are Not Appropriate Surrogates for Bone Mineral Density Scans in Primary Adults Spinal Deformity. Neurosurg Focus. 2017 Dec; 43(6):E4.
4. Limpaphayom N, Kohan EM, Huser A, Michalska-Flynn M, Stewart S, Dobbs MB. Use of Combined Botulinum Toxin and Physical Therapy for Treatment Resistant Congenital Muscular Torticollis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 May; 39(5): e343-348.
5. Kohan EM, Hill JR, Schwabe M, Aleem AW, Keener JD, Chamberlain AM. The Influence of Mental Health on PROMIS and Traditional Outcome Instruments in Patients with Symptomatic Glenohumeral Arthritis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Feb; 28(2): e40-48.
6. Kohan EM, Hill JR, Lamplot JD, Aleem AW, Keener JD, Chamberlain AM. Severity of Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis Does Not Correlate with Patient-Reported Outcomes. J Shoulder Elbow Arthroplasty. 2020 Jan; 4.
7. Kohan EM, Aleem AW, Chamberlain AM, Keener JD. The Influence of Mental Health on Outcomes Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Seminars in Arthroplasty: JSES. 2020 May; 30(1): 18-27.
8. Kohan EM, Wong J, Stroh M, Syed UAM, Namdari S, Lazarus M. Outcome of Biceps Suspensionplasty for Recurrent Multidirectional Shoulder Instability. J Orthop. 2020 Oct 9;22: 473-477.
