Steven L. Drayer, M.D. was trained at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit for a wide range of orthopedic problems. He has over 30 years of experience now with rebuilding damaged joints and performing joint replacements. He is also one of the area’s leading orthopedic trauma surgeons. He retrains and recertifies yearly in the most updated and specialized procedures for his patients. He can provide you with many surgical and non-surgical treatment options for your injuries and arthritic joint problems.

WHAT IS BOARD CERTIFICATION?

Dr. Drayer is Board Certified. Orthopedic surgeons are certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS). To maintain "board certification," the surgeon must be retested and complete significant continuing education every ten years. Dr. Drayer's dedication to the field of orthopedics and his numerous honors are documented in the qualifications section. Please click on the link to review his extensive medical education.

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon
• Member of the International Orthopedic Trauma Association
• Assistant Professor for MSU School of Medicine training our new doctors in orthopedics

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

 

COLLEGE

Wayne State University – Detroit, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1978
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, 1978
 

Medical School

Wayne State University
School of Medicine
Detroit, MI,
Doctor of Medicine: 1982
 

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Completed subspecialty training: June 1987
 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Diplomate, July 1983

National board of Medical Examiners
Recertified: October 1999
 

Board Certified

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Written Boards passed, July 1987
Oral Boards passed, July 1989
Recertified by the ABOS in 1999 and 2013
 

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

 

RESIDENCY

 

MAKOPLASTY ROBOTIC CERTIFICATION COURSE FOR KNEE AND HIP (2015)

ARTHOSURFACE CERTIFICATION COURSE (2007)

Multiple Training courses in advanced Trauma and Joint Reconstruction techniques (1990-Present)

Midas Rex Course (1986)

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
October 8-10

House Officer (1985)

Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI
Chief of Service: G. Richard Jones, M.D.
October- December

House Officer- Hand Surgery (1984)

Department of Surgery
Wayne State University
School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Chief of Service: Robert D. Larsen, M.D.
July-September

Basic Microsurgery Course (1984)

Donald M Ditmars, M.D., Head
Division of Plastic Surgery
Manual Dujovny, M.D.
Department of Neurosurgery
April-June

Orthopedic Surgery (1982-1987)

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan
 

CONTINUED MEDICAL TRAINING

 
Dr. Drayer attends four to five significant medical training seminars annually.

AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS AND HONORS

 

Affiliations

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Member of the International Orthopedic Trauma Association
Assistant Professor for MSU School of Medicine training our new doctors in orthopedics
Clinical Instructor for Arthrosurface teaching surgeons new resurfacing techniques for the shoulder and knee

College

Phi Beta Kappa Academic Award: 1977
Graduated “With High Distinction”
 

Medical School Offices Held

Class Vice-President: 1978-79
Class President: 1979-80
Student Body President: 1980-81
Liaison to the Dean: 1981-82
Aesculapian Award: 1979-82 (For Extra Curricular Accomplishments)
Distinguished Service Award: 1982 (For High Scholastic Accomplishment and Extracurricular Achievements)
 

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

 

Sparrow Hospital

1215 East Michigan
Lansing, MI 48879
Appointment: Active Staff
 

Sparrow Health Care Network

(Ionia, Clinton, Carson City)
 

McLaren Health Care Corporation

Detroit Medical Center

Huron Valley Sinai Hospital (DMC affiliate)

 

BOARDS

 

Board Certified

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Written boards passed, July 1987
Oral boards passed, July 1989
 

Re-Certification or Boards—CME Credits

October 1999 and 2013
 

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

 
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons Diplomate
(Highest level of certification)
Academy Fellowship, Class of 1991
American Medical Association
Michigan State Medical Society
International Trauma Association