The Dr. Bookwalter Legacy Project

A Legacy of Service and Surgical Innovation

Dr. John Bookwalter dedicated his life to improving surgical care through innovation and collaboration. A proud Veteran and distinguished surgeon, he transformed operating rooms worldwide with his invention of the Bookwalter^® Retractor System, which is still the gold standard in critical open surgery cases.

Share Your Bookwalter Story

Aspen Surgical invites surgical professionals, clinical educators, and care teams to share how Dr. Bookwalter or the Bookwalter Retractor shaped practices, affected OR education, and improved patient care.

Submit a short message or story using the form below. With your permission, Aspen Surgical will:

• Feature select stories on our website and the Aspen Surgical LinkedIn Page

• Donate $10 to Rescue Inc., Emergency Medical Services charitable organization in Dr. Bookwalter’s name for every story submitted up to $5,000

• Compile entries into a keepsake tribute book for Dr. Bookwalter’s family

Tell Us How He Inspired You.