About
Professional Distinctions
- Urist, Marshall R., Nilsson, Olle, Rasmussen, John, Hirota, William, Lovell, Tim, Schmalzreid, Tom, Finerman, G.A.M. Bone Regeneration under the Influence of a Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) Beta Tricalcium Phosphate (TCP) Composite in Skull Trephine Defects in Dogs. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research; January 1987, Volume 214, Issue p. 295-304.
- Urist, M.R., Hudak, R., Huo, Y.K., Rasmussen, J., Hirota, W., Lietze, A. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) and anti-BMP immunoassay in patients with osteoporosis. The Chemistry and Biology of Mineralized Tissues. 62-69. 1985.
- Urist, M.R., Nillsson, O.S., Hudak, R., Huo, Y.K., Rasmussen, J., Hirota, W., Lietze, A. Immunologic evidence of a bone morphogenetic protein in the milieu intérieur. Annales de Biologie Clinique. 43(5): 755-766. 1984.
- Urist, M.R., Hudak, R., Huo, Y.K., Rasmussen, J.K. Osteoporosis: a bone morphogenetic protein auto-immune disorder. Progress in Clinical and Biological Research. 187: 77-96. 1984.
Community Involvement
- St. Raphael’s Catholic Church
- UCSB Tennis Team
- Dos Pueblos High School booster
- Avon Breast Cancer Walk
- Sansum Clinic
Practicing since:
1992 (32 years)
At Sansum Clinic since:
2000 (24 years)
Training & Certification
Medical School/Graduate School
- Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Residency
Humana Hospital Pembroke, Florida
Internship
Certifications
- Diplomate, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Certified in Foot Surgery
- Ankle Surgery License, Podiatric Medical Board of California
Additional Information
Sansum Clinic Involvement
- Head of Sansum Clinic Podiatric Surgery Department (2000-Present)
Hobbies
- Dr. Rasmussen enjoys playing tennis, golf and has been a competitive baseball and softball player. He also enjoys woodworking.