At UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, I am the Chief of the Orthopaedic Pediatric Division. I specialize in a wide range of conditions including, pediatric orthopaedics, hip dysplasia in children and young adults, and complex hips.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital (USA). 1993 - 1994

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alberta Hospital (Canada). 1992 - 1993

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alberta Hospital (Canada). 1991 - 1992

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alberta Hospital (Canada). 1987 - 1991

Internship, Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada). 1986 - 1987

Education

MD | Memorial University of Newfoundland (Canada). 1986

Awards

Dalhousie Orthopaedic Resident Training Faculty Teaching Award. 2008

Best Doctor in America.

Best Doctor in Canada.

Research

I am certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, the Canadian Medical Association, and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. I have authored several articles on the topics of pediatric hips, the pediatric athlete, and ped...

Publications

Journal Articles

Incidence and Complications of Open Hip Preservation: An ABOS Database Review.

Hedgecock J; Cook PC; Harrast J; Baumhauer JF; Giordano B.

Orthopedics. 2016; : 1-8.

Risk of injury still high with use of Trampoline.

Cook PC.

Public Service announcement. Golisano Children's Hospital University of Rochester. 2015; .

Pediatric Fractures about the Hip.

Encyclopedia of Trauma Care. 2015; .

Current Concepts in Hip Preservation Surgery: Part I.

Adler KL; Cook PC; Yen YM; Giordano BD.

Sports Health: A multidisciplinary Approach. 2015; .

Current Concepts in Hip Preservation Surgery: Part II.

Adler KL; Cook PC; Yen YM; Giordano BD.

Sports Health: A multidisciplinary Approach. 2015; .

Rehabilitation Following a Proximal Rectus Femoris Repair: A Case Report

Adler KL; Cook PC; Giordano BD.

Human Kinetics - IJATT. 2015; 20(3): 25-30.

A novel iliotibial band and gluteus maximus tenodesis for the treatment of external coxa saltas in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Matthew C. Bessette; Raymond J. Kenney; Michael B. Geary; Cook PC; Brian D. Giordano.

Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery. 2015; .

Pediatric Orthopedics for the Primary Care Provider. Preface.

Cook PC.

Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2014; 61(6): xiii-xiv.

Transient Synovitis, Septic Hip and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: An Approach to the Correct Diagnosis.

Cook PC.

Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2014; 61(6): 1109-1118.

Brachial Plexus Palsy

Cook PC; Kwon JM.

University of Rochester Peri-FACTS. 2013; .

Genetic Disease in Orthopaedics

Cook PC; Sanders J.

Orthopaedic Basic Science. AAOS. 2012; .

Camus T; Maclellan B; Cook PC; Leahey JL; Hyndman JC; El-Hawary R.

Extension Type II Paediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: A Radiographic Outcomes Study of Closed Reduction and Cast

Posterior Kyphectomy of Myelomenigocele with Anterior Placement of Fixation: A Retrospective Review.

Comstock SA; Cook PC; Leahey JL; El-Hawary R; Hyndman JC.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011; 469(5): 1265-1271.

Plating of Femur Fractures in Children

Cook PC.

Canadian Orthopaedic Association Bulletin. 2003; .

Adductor and Psoas Release for Subluxation of the Hip in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Moreau M; Cook PC; Ashton B.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 1995; 15: 672-676.

Issues in the Pediatric Athlete.

Cook PC; Leit M.

Ortho Clinics North America. 1995; 26(3): 453-464.

Voriconazole Treatment of Presumptive Disseminated Aspergillus infection in a Child with Acute Leukemia.

Shouldice E; Fernandez C; McCully B; Schmidt M; Fraser R; Cook PC;.

Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. 25: 732-734.

Severin Classification System for the Evaluation of the Results of Operative Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Hip. A Study of Intra & Interobserver Reliability.

Ward WT; Vogt M; Grudziak JS; Turner; Yucel; Cook PC; Fitch RD.

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 79A(5): 633-636.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.7

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.7

Patient Comments

4.4

Great experience [...].

Nov 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Cook was very I engaging with myself and my son regarding his treatment and options.

Aug 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cook was exceptional! He explained the break, walked us through x-rays, and gave us his best opinion. He had great bedside manner, kind, caring, and took the time to answer all questions.

Aug 21, 2024

5.0

For ortho & hip issues, I'm confident he knows his stuff. Thx.

Apr 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cook was incredibly kind to [...]. He went out of his way to address my son's concern about growth and gave not just medical, but life advice. Though this entire three year process, I have always felt that Dr. Cook cared about my son's future and the practical realities of the diagnosis. He spoke directly to my teen in a direct and practical way. I always left the office feeling "in control" of the diagnosis. I am so thankful for Dr. Cook.

Apr 03, 2023

5.0

Dr.Cook always talks to my husband and I about our girls with hip dysplasia in the most understanding way. We greatly appreciate his bed side manner. He is truly wonderful

Dec 07, 2022

5.0

We switched from UB Ortho to see Dr. Cook and couldn't be happier. The level of care provided here far exceeds what we have experienced in the past.

Dec 07, 2022

5.0

Our child is a neurologically medically complex and very orthopedically involved child. Dr. Cook took time to explain and draw pictures of potential surgical procedures etc. He also handled the dynamics of uncomfortable stressed divorced parents in same office very well and that was compassionate and thoughtful.

Nov 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Cook's colleagues all said he is amazing!

Mar 18, 2022