Hanger Clinic has announced Shane Wurdeman, PhD, as its chief clinical officer, leading the company’s Clinical and Scientific Affairs (CSA) team and the Hanger Institute, effective immediately. Wurdeman succeeds James Campbell, PhD, who will focus on his role as president of Hanger Ventures, Hanger’s subsidiary that invests in entrepreneurs and small businesses to bring innovative orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) healthcare solutions to the market.
“Shane has dedicated his career to evidence-based advancements that have improved the lives of thousands of patients, both at Hanger Clinic and beyond,” says Pete Stoy, Hanger CEO. “He’s the ideal choice to succeed Dr. Campbell as the leader of our CSA and Institute teams as we continually strive to positively impact the patients we’re privileged to serve.”
Wurdeman was previously Hanger’s vice president of scientific affairs. A recognized leader in the profession, he is a Fellow with Distinction of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, serves as the research director for the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, and co-founded the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research.
“I am honored to take on this new role and look forward to advancing the work of the CSA team and the Hanger Institute as part of our commitment to serve as a leader in the O&P field, using leading-edge research to advance clinical practice and improving patient outcomes globally,” says Wurdeman.
About Hanger Clinic
Hanger Clinic provides comprehensive, outcomes-based orthotic and prosthetic solutions at more than 925 patient care locations nationwide, and is part of the Hanger Inc. ecosystem of diversified companies. Its 1,700 board-certified clinicians provide customized solutions for all ages designed to increase the mobility and function of each person they have the honor of serving. For more information on Hanger Clinic, visit HangerClinic.com.
Featured Image: Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP(D), is the chief clinical officer with the Hanger Institute and Hanger Clinic. Photo: Hanger Clinic