Brian C. Toolan, MD

Brian Toolan, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon who is an expert in the care of foot and ankle disorders for adults and adolescents. He specializes in post-traumatic, arthritic, and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Toolan also treats fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, and sports-related conditions. He provides care for patients with simple and complex problems.



Dr. Toolan performed the first agility total ankle replacement in Chicago.

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Clinical Fellow, Advanced Clinical Experience in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, U
1997

Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute
New York, NY
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery,
1996

Hospital for Joint Diseases
New York, NY
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Fellow, Department of Bioengineering
1993

Beth Israel Hospital
Boston, MA
National Institutes of Health Research Training Fellow, Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratory,
1991

Beth Israel Hospital
Boston, MA
Internship, General Surgery
1990

Columbia University
New York, NY
M.D., College of Physicians & Surgeons
1989

Columbia University
New York, NY
B.A., Biology
1985

Salvage of Chronic Syndesmosis Instability: A Retrospective Review With Mid-Term Follow-Up.
Salvage of Chronic Syndesmosis Instability: A Retrospective Review With Mid-Term Follow-Up. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2023 Mar-Apr; 62(2):210-217.
PMID: 35927153

Effect of diabetes mellitus on perioperative complications and hospital outcomes after ankle arthrodesis and total ankle arthroplasty.
Effect of diabetes mellitus on perioperative complications and hospital outcomes after ankle arthrodesis and total ankle arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Mar; 36(3):258-67.
PMID: 25413307

Comparison of perioperative complications and hospitalization outcomes after ankle arthrodesis versus total ankle arthroplasty from 2002 to 2011.
Comparison of perioperative complications and hospitalization outcomes after ankle arthrodesis versus total ankle arthroplasty from 2002 to 2011. Foot Ankle Int. 2015 Apr; 36(4):360-8.
PMID: 25358807

Diagnosing chronic diastasis of the syndesmosis: a novel measurement using computed tomography.
Diagnosing chronic diastasis of the syndesmosis: a novel measurement using computed tomography. Foot Ankle Int. 2014 May; 35(5):483-8.
PMID: 24505045

Orthopaedic surgery milestones.
Orthopaedic surgery milestones. J Grad Med Educ. 2013 Mar; 5(1 Suppl 1):36-58.
PMID: 24404213

Salvage of chronic instability of the syndesmosis with distal tibiofibular arthrodesis: functional and radiographic results.
Salvage of chronic instability of the syndesmosis with distal tibiofibular arthrodesis: functional and radiographic results. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Jan 05; 93(1):66-72.
PMID: 21209270

A comparison of lateral column lengthening and medial translational osteotomy of the calcaneus for the reconstruction of adult acquired flatfoot.
A comparison of lateral column lengthening and medial translational osteotomy of the calcaneus for the reconstruction of adult acquired flatfoot. Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Nov; 28(11):1115-23.
PMID: 18021579

Surgical strategies: the Lapidus procedure.
Surgical strategies: the Lapidus procedure. Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Oct; 28(10):1108-14.
PMID: 17923067

BMP-14 gene therapy increases tendon tensile strength in a rat model of Achilles tendon injury.
BMP-14 gene therapy increases tendon tensile strength in a rat model of Achilles tendon injury. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Jun; 89(6):1315-20.
PMID: 17545436

Current concepts review: orthobiologics.
Current concepts review: orthobiologics. Foot Ankle Int. 2006 Jul; 27(7):561-6.
PMID: 16842727

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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award
2017

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award
2013

Finalist, Best Subspecialty Poster Award, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2009

Dallas B. Phemister Award, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
2006

Elected Member, American Orthopaedic Association
2006

Laros Faculty Teaching Award, University of Chicago
2005

Elected Member, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
2002

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2002

American Orthopaedic Association-Japanese Orthopaedic Association
2002

Laros Faculty Teaching Award, University of Chicago
2000

J. Leonard Goldner Award, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
2000

Roger Mann Award, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
1999

Hospital for Joint Diseases Resident Research Award
1996

Hospital for Joint Diseases Resident Teaching Award
1996

AOA-Zimmer Resident Travel Award Recipient
1996

AOA-Zimmer Resident Travel Award Recipient-Alternate
1995

Rudin Foundation Scholarship
1987

Cum Laude, Columbia College Columbia University
1985

ARW Foundation Scholarship
1982