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
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