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Summary

  • UCSF-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic reconstruction of shoulder, knee and ankle injuries. Surgical expertise involves joint replacement surgeries of the shoulder, hip and knee, as well as the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing procedure.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2005
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2005 - 2007
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Patient Chart Manager EHR, Prime Clinical Systems, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Hospital Affiliations