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Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1980 - 1984
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1980
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1981 - 2023
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Clinical Trials

Press Mentions

  • Patients Still Delay Essential Medical Care over Virus Fears
    Patients Still Delay Essential Medical Care over Virus FearsJuly 15th, 2020
  • Generation Vape: As Juul Faces New Suit, Doctors Worries over Epidemic of E-cigarette-Related Student Illnesses
    Generation Vape: As Juul Faces New Suit, Doctors Worries over Epidemic of E-cigarette-Related Student IllnessesNovember 19th, 2019

Hospital Affiliations