- Fellowship - The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (2019-2021)
- Residency - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (2014-2019)
- Medical School - Wake Forest School of Medicine (2010-2014)
Robert Weinschenk, M.D.
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sarcoma
- Cancerous (Malignant) Bone Tumors
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Biography
Robert Weinschenk, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology, focusing on benign and malignant tumors of the extremities and pelvis, with particular interest in bone and soft tissue sarcomas. His clinical interests also include osteoarthritis and traumatic skeletal injuries.
Dr. Weinschenk earned his medical degree at Wake Forest School of Medicine. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple and received advanced training in musculoskeletal oncology through a fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Following the traditional clinical year, Dr. Weinschenk remained at MD Anderson for an additional year dedicated to clinical and translational research.
He joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2021.
Dr. Weinschenk is a member of Alpha Epsilon – Biological and Environmental Engineering Honor Society, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society.
He has published numerous academic articles, contributed to the book Oncologic Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice, and delivered numerous lectures and presentations related to his areas of expertise.
Personal Note
In his free time, he enjoys hiking, fishing, playing jazz saxophone, and spending time with his wife, son, and dog.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- Alpha Epsilon – Biological and Environmental Engineering Honor Society (2009)
- American Medical Association (2010)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2014)
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (2019)
Honors & Awards
- Participant Fellows’ Clinical Trial Design Course 2020, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Division of Surgery
- United States Bone & Joint Initiative’s – Young Investigator Initiative Grant Mentoring and Career Development Program 2021
Books & Publications
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Books
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Orthopedic Emergencies and Cancer, pp. 437-447 in Oncologic Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2nd Edition.
Todd KH, Thomas CR, Alagappan KA, Editors. Weinschenk RC, Lin PP (2021), Cham, Switzerland, Springer Nature
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Orthopedic Emergencies and Cancer, pp. 437-447 in Oncologic Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice. 2nd Edition.
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Publications
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Clinical and radiological septic joint analysis of spontaneous sternoclavicular joint infections: Achieving the best outcomes-A systems engineering approach
Pothini T, Wilmot CD, Waters JK, Wait MA, Reznik SI, Jordan KG, Caire JT, Ashworth JM, Cady LC, Lysikowski JR, Yen CF, Weinschenk RC, Samade R, Jessen ME, Kusiak A, Kernstine KH European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery 2024 Apr 65 -
Three-dimensional-printed femoral diaphysis for biomechanical testing—Optimization and validation
Weinschenk RC, Oldham BM, Nagaraja KM, Alam F, Samade R, Li W Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2024 -
Computational evaluation of psoas muscle influence on walking function following internal hemipelvectomy with reconstruction
Vega MM, Li G, Shourijeh MS, Ao D, Weinschenk RC, Patten C, Font-Llagunes JM, Lewis VO, Fregly BJ Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology 2022 Sep 10 -
Multiparametric Evaluation of Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
Bajaj G, Callan AK, Weinschenk RC, Chhabra A Seminars in Roentgenology 2022 Jul 57 212-231 -
Chondrosarcoma
Weinschenk RC, Wang WL, Lewis VO The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2021 Jul 29 553-562 -
Orthopedics
Weinschenk RC, Lin PP 2021 Apr 437-449 -
Modeling of a closed-loop, forced-convection, heat-pump drying system for space operation
Arquiza JM, Weinschenk RC, Hunter JB, Morrow R, Remiker R 2011
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Clinical and radiological septic joint analysis of spontaneous sternoclavicular joint infections: Achieving the best outcomes-A systems engineering approach
Research
- 3D Printing in orthopaedic surgery
- Clinical and functional outcomes in orthopaedic oncology
- Reconstruction of acquired long bone and pelvic deficits
- Structural allograft reconstruction
- Tissue engineering in orthopaedic surgery
- Metastatic bone disease
Clinical Focus
- Sarcoma
- Cancerous (Malignant) Bone Tumors
- Benign (Noncancerous) Bone Tumors
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Osseous (bone) sarcomas
- Osteoarthritis
Articles by Dr. Weinschenk
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