Andrew N. Mikeska, D.O.

Back and Neck
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Spine

Orthopedic Surgery Training

Harborview Medical Center Spine Fellowship

Seattle, Washington

Orthopedic Spine Fellowship, Aug 2023- July 2024

Trained in providing spine surgery for a broad spectrum of spinal disorders, including degenerative, deformity, trauma and tumor cases from the occiput to sacrum.

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Lubbock, TX

Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery Residency, 2018-2023

Received training at a level 1 trauma center in the general principles and techniques of orthopedic surgery. Completed a hands-on program that emphasized autonomy and individualized patient care.

Education

University of North Texas Health Science Center

Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, May 2018

Pre-clinical GPA 4.00, Class Rank 2/232

USMLE Step 1: 260

USMLE Step 2: 254

COMLEX level 1: 720

COMLEX level 2: 746

COMLEX level 3: 780

Baylor University

Graduated May 2013

Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry

Honors and Awards

Medical School

Dean’s List: Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

Sigma Sigma Phi, Vice President, 2015- 2016

TCOM Division of Student Affairs Scholarship recipient 2017

Honor Society Member, 2014-2018

Prior

Pi Kappa Phi, Theta Kappa Chapter Executive Council 2011-2012

Eagle Scout, 2007

Activities

Medical School

Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, 2014- 2018

Sigma Sigma Phi, 2015- 2018

American Osteopathic Association, 2014- 2018

American Medical Association, 2014- 2018

Texas Medical Association, 2014- 2018

Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, 2014- 2018

Student American Academy of Osteopathy, 2014- 2018

Undergraduate

American Medical Student Association, 2009-2013

Baylor Tennis Club, 2009-2011

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 2011-2013

Employment Experience

Azalea Orthopedics

Currently operating an elective spine surgery clinic and also taking general orthopedic surgery call at level I trauma hospital.

Research

Residency

Ku V, Cox C, Mikeska A, MacKay B. Magnetic Resonance Neurography for Evaluation of Peripheral Nerves. J Brachial Plex Peripher Nerve Inj. 2021 May 14;16(1):e17-e23. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1729176. PMID: 34007307; PMCID: PMC8121558.

Medical School

Scott and White’s Summer Medical Student 2015 Internship Program

Department of Orthopedics, Baylor Scott and White, Temple, TX

Sagittal Alignment of the Femur– Dr. Bryce Allen MD

Presented research findings at Baylor Scott and White orthopedic grand rounds in July 2015.

UNTHSC TCOM

Department of Orthopedics, UNTHSC, Fort Worth, TX

Contribution of Bone Cement Volume with Increased Bone Loss in the Fixation of a Patellar Implant– Dr. Victor Kosmopoulos PhD,, Dr. Russell Wagner MD

Presented at UNTHSC Research Appreciation Day in April 2016.

Volunteer Work

Medical School

Mission Arlington- 2 hours monthly, free clinic for the underserved, 2014- 2016

Fort Worth Boxing Club- one event, provided physicals and medical coverage, 2014

Undergraduate

Hillcrest Medical Center- weekly, Orthopedic and Emergency Departments, 2011

Stepping Out- Bi-annually, serving residents in Waco, TX, 2011-2013

Push America- Annually, raised money for people with disabilities, 2011-2013

AMSA- Bi-annually, provided free blood pressure screening and health info, 2009-2013

Interests

Family, Golf, football, snowboarding/skiing