2026 – 2027 ISCD President 
Dr. Augusto T Hsia, Jr., MD, CCD

ISCD recently welcomed Dr. Augusto “Gus” Hsia as the President of our Board of Directors during the Annual Business Meeting of the Society on April 9, 2026. Dr. Hsia has been an active ISCD member for 7 years.

Dr. Gus Hsia is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Spine Health. Dr. Hsia completed fellowship in Rheumatology and Immunology as well as Medical Spine at the Cleveland Clinic. He was Chair of Internal Medicine at Door County Memorial Hospital before returning to the Cleveland Clinic in 2006. He is Board Certified in Rheumatology, and a member of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.

President’s Message

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your ISCD President. 

This society was built by people who care deeply — clinicians, technologists, scientists, educators, and volunteers united by one mission: advancing musculoskeletal health for patients everywhere. I am humbled to lead this community, and I am genuinely excited about what we will accomplish together. 

ISCD is strong. We have a talented team, a respected global brand, and programs that change patients’ lives every day. Our work now is to build boldly on that foundation. 

“Our best work is not behind us — it is ahead.” 

Over the coming year, our energy will focus on five priorities: expanding accessible education, deepening the value of membership, growing facility accreditation, strengthening our global partnerships, and securing our long-term financial health. 

I look forward to serving alongside each of you. Together, we will be extraordinary.