Christian Pean

Dr. Christian Péan holds an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery at the Duke University School of Medicine, with a secondary core faculty position at the Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Dr. Péan is also Associate Residency Program Director for the Duke University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, a role that reflects his passion for medical education. His clinical expertise centers on fracture care and arthroplasty with a concentration of shoulder procedures, as well as total and conversion hip replacements for fracture and posttraumatic hip arthritis and the management of traumatic conditions such as proximal humerus fractures, ankle fractures, fracture-related infection, humerus nonunion repair, periprosthetic fracture fixation, and pelvis and acetabulum reconstruction.

Dr. Péan’s research is multifaceted and addresses critical issues in orthopedic surgery and health policy. He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications spanning the topics of public health, ethics, and surgical techniques in orthoapedic trauma. His work explores the use of large datasets, policy strategies, and clinical practice innovation to address health related social needs and racial health inequity in Orthopaedic surgery. An integral part of his research interest lies in the integration of machine learning, large language models,  and artificial intelligence in risk prediction and care coordination of surgical outcomes. Dr. Péan has championed systems to screen patients for health related social needs (HRSNs) and to address racial disparities through the coordination of resources for surgical patients with housing instability, transportation access issues, and food insecurity. He also has a strong interest in developing and implementing large language model technology designed to reduce bias, improve clinician workflow, and enhance patient engagement,  key elements in promoting health equity within the field of orthopedic surgery.  He is a leader in policy advocacy and population health with a focus on equity-focused value-based care and social risk adjustment in specialty care alternate payment models.

A physician innovator, Dr. Péan is also Co-founder of the artificial intelligence health company RevelAi Health, an equity-conscious AI company that champions transitions to Value-Based Care (VBC) in Specialty Care with a focus on orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal health. RevelAi Health is designed by physicians and community leaders committed to shifting the current paradigm of healthcare to improve outcomes for patients while combating clinician burnout.