EDUCATION & TRAINING
Undergraduate Schools
BS, University of Southern Mississippi (MS) (1995)
Graduate Schools
MS, University of Oregon (1997)
PA-C, Cornell University Weill Graduate School Of Medical Sciences (2003)
Specialties
Bones, Joints and Muscles
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Associate, Physician Assistant
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants, Fellow
National Athletic Trainer's Association, Fellow (retired)
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellow
PROVIDER EXPERTISE
Clinical Interest for Patients
Knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, Meniscus surgery, Knee arthritis, Cartilage restoration, Shoulder arthroscopy, Rotator cuff repair, Labral repair, Shoulder stabilization, shoulder arthritis, UCL reconstruction, Elbow arthroscopy, Sports medicine, Lateral epicondylitis, Medial epicondylitis, Bicep/tricep rupture, baseball injuries
Care Philosophy
My care philosophy is that all patients, from non-athletes to week-end warriors to professional athletes, deserve to understand the nature of their injury or condition. Patients should always be given a clear explanation of their condition in terms that they understand. They must be given choices regarding their treatment and allowed to make their own educated decisions based on the most up-to-date research and guidelines that are available.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Personal Interests
Biking, Snowboarding, College Football, Woodworking, Guitar, Piano, Spending time with family, Traveling, Reading (History)
Volunteer Activities
Team Medical Liaison: Douglas County High School (2003-present) Regis Jesuit High School (2003-present) Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) PAOS Scholarship Committee, (2013-present) PAOS CME Committee, 2019 Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) CAPA CME Committee Winter Meeting, Copper Mountain CO, 2019 CAPA Awards Committee, 2019 Manuscript Reviewer Journal of Athletic Training (2007-2009) NATA News (book review) (2007)
