The 2026 recipients include Dr. Victor Stams of Carle Foundation Hospital, Dr. Sigrid Blome-Eberwein of Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, and Dr. Robert Meislin of NYU Langone Health. Each physician received the award for integrating allografts into complex procedures, ranging from reconstructive plastic surgery and burn treatment to specialized orthopedic care.
AlloSource Honors Three Surgeons with Gitelis Inspiration Award
Three medical specialists have been honored with the Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award for their commitment to advancing patient outcomes through the use of donated human tissue. The distinction, presented by AlloSource, recognizes clinical innovation and dedication to the life-saving potential of tissue transplantation in modern reconstructive surgery.
Beyond the professional recognition, the award includes a charitable component. Each surgeon selected a beneficiary for a monetary donation from the organization: the Boys and Girls Club of Champaign, the REACH Burn Foundation, and the Heschel School, respectively. The award itself commemorates Dr. Steven Gitelis, a foundational medical director at AlloSource and a pioneer in orthopedic surgery, who helped establish the organization's focus on clinical excellence.
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