Specialties
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Surgery
Organization | Practice
Olympic Medical Physicians
Medical School
Oregon Health Sciences University
Internship
University of New Mexico Hospital
Residency
University of New Mexico Hospital
Fellowships
Santa Monica Orthopaedics Group
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
About Me and My Practice
On Patients
My goal as an orthopaedic surgeon is to give patients a clear understanding of diagnosis, discuss available treatment options and provide the means to maximize the pateint’s functional level and mobility.
On Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions of the musculoskeletal system which includes not only bones and joints, but also ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Me
After completion of orthopaedic surgery residency, received sub-specialty training in sports medicine with the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group. The doctors in that group serve as the team physicians for the US Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams, Chivas USA Major League Soccer Team, Pepperdine University and the Tour of California professional cycling race. While working closely with professional athletes, I have had the opportunity to learn current treatment techniques for athletes of all levels.
Personal Information
I was born in Port Angeles and attended local schools, graduating from high school in 1993. I have wonderful memories of growing up here and it continues to be a great place to call home. In addition to working with athletes, I enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, traveling and spending time with my wife and four children.
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Clinical Interests
I am interested in evaluating and addressing patients' acute problems with the goal of returning them to full function, and more importantly, educating and enabling them to maintain active, healthy lifestyles while minimizing the risk of sustaining acute and chronic injuries.
Additional Clinical Interests: Sports medicine, sports injury prevention, sports injury rehabilitation, arthritis, osteoarthritis, bone and joint problems, degenerative joint disease, degenerative arthritis, joint pain, joint sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome
Special Procedures Performed
ACL surgery, meniscus surgery, arthroscopic surgery, arthroscopic knee surgery, arthroscopic ankle surgery, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, arthroscopic shoulder repair, diagnostic arthroscopic lavage, AC (acromioclavicular) joint arthritis surgery, arthritis surgery, joint aspiration and injection, bone and joint imaging, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, cubital tunnel surgery, knee ligament surgery, trigger finger release, trigger finger surgery, ulnar nerve release, ulnar nerve transposition, ankle ligament reconstruction, ankle ligament surgery
Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Fellow)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American College of Sports Medicine