Mostafa Hassib El Dafrawy, MD, FAAOS
Staff Surgeon
Twin Cities Spine Center
Gilette Children’s Hospital
Minnesota, MN
Member Since: 2013
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
Making connections and staying engaged with the Orthopedic Community.
As an Active Fellow Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
Education materials and Journals, JAAOS collections, SAE questions, surgical technique videos.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
Take time to analyze situations, then Respond don't React. Always answer the following questions: Do I need to respond? Do I need to respond NOW? Does the response have to come from me?
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Staying on top of time sensitive tasks and making sure to find time at the end of the day to complete and address any urgent issues.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
Efficient use of downtime in clinic and between cases in the OR and two 20 min Peloton rides every day.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
Spending time with my family.