EW# 12695
Orthopedic Surgeon
Washington
IDENTIFICATION:
l Specialty - Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Bone Densitometry
l Special Interests - Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Trauma, Osteoporosis
l DOB 1960; Place of Birth - Bloomington, IN
CURRENT POSITIONS:
l Orthopedic Surgeon, The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, Washington
l Adjunct Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland
l Expert witness, registered with the AAOS
l Principal Horn, Port Angeles Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, Hurricane Brass Quintet
PAST POSITIONS:
l Staff Orthopedic Surgeon, Clinic, Port Angeles, Washington
l Assistant Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Residency Coordinator, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
l Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University, Major - Premedicine, B.S. 1982
l Professional Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, M.D. 1986
l Postdoctorate Training: Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989-93
Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Surgery, 1986-1987
AWARDS AND HONORS:
l High School: Graduated first in class of 365 (4.0 GPA), 5 Varsity Letters (fastpitch softball and basketball), Team Captain, AAAA Michigan State Championship, Multiple All-Conference and All-Star Awards
l Undergraduate: National Merit Scholar, Athletic Scholarship, 4 Year Varsity Letter Winner (Fastpitch Softball), Team Captain, Graduated Cum Laude
l Medical School: Numerous times Dean's List status, Honors in Gross Anatomy, Micro Anatomy, Physiology, Neurobiology and Surgery
l Military: Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oakleaf Cluster, Outstanding Unit Award with One Oakleaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
l Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (recertified April 2003)
l Professional License: Washington, MD
l FAA Licensed Private Pilot
l ISCD Certified Clinical Densitometrist
MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
l General Medical Officer, Director of Emergency Services, Republic of Korea, Kunsan Air Base, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, August 1987 - August 1988
l Flight Surgeon, Officer-In-Charge Student Section, Dispensary Services, Lackland AFB, Texas, August 1988 - June 1989
l Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director of Orthopaedic Education, Orthopaedic PA Residency Director, Malcolm Grow United States Air Force Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD, July 1993-August 1995

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:
l Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
l American College of Sports Medicine
l Ruth Jackson Society
l American Medical Assosiation
l International Society of Clinical Densitometry
RESEARCH:
l The Incidence of Undiagnosed Osteoporosis and Osteopenia in a General Orthopedic Referral Practice , presented at the International Society if Clinical Densitometry Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, January 2006.
l The Incidence of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis in a Rural Community , presented at the International Symposium on Osteoporosis, Honolulu, HI, March 2002.
l Relation of Pre-Basic Military Training Activity Level to Rate of Medical Entry Level Separation, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, WHMC, 1991.
l "Operation Just Cause" - The Wilford Hall Experience with our Panama Combat Casualties, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, WHMC, 1990.
l Surgical Management of Meningomyelocele, Department of Plastic Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1985.
l Genetic Regulation of Fetal Hemoglobin, Department of Biochemistry, Penn State University, 1981.
l Regeneration of Peripheral Motor Neurons, Department of Biophysics, Michigan State University, 1977.
MILITARY TRAINING:
l Combat Casualty Care Course (C4), August 1987
l Primary Course in Aerospace Medicine, October - November 1988
ADDITIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC TRAINING:
l AO/ASIF Basic Course: April 1991
l Orthopaedic Shoulder Service (Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., MD, Staff), Nov. 90 - Feb. 91
l Enneking Musculoskeletal Pathology Course: October 1991
l Orthopaedic Trauma Elective, Shock/Trauma Unit, MIEMSS, Balt., MD: Mar.-Apr. 92
l Tachdjian Pediatric Orthopaedics Course: June 1992
l Dallas Orthotics and Prosthetics Course: October 1992
l AAOS Review Courses: February 1993, November 1997
l Maine Orthopaedic Review: June 1993, June 1995
l AAOS Current Concepts Review; The Knee: May 1994
l Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Orthopaedic Course: April 1995