EDUCATION

College

BA in Chemistry
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
September 1974-June 1978

Medical School

M.D.
Tulane Medical School
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 1978- June 1982

Rotating Internship

Charity Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
July 1982-June 1983

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery
Tulane Medical School
New Orleans, Louisiana
Orthopedic Surgery
July 1983- June 1987

Fellowship

Sports Medicine
Tulane Medical School
New Orleans, Louisiana
Sports Medicine
July 1987- December 1987

RESEARCH PAPERS

  • “Therapeutic Efficacy of Cefuroxime Versus Cefazolin in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis”
    Charity Hospital- New Orleans, Louisiana
    December 1984
  • “Meniscal Injury Patterns in Acute Combined Anteromedial-Anterolateral Rotatory Instability of the Knee.”
    Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital- Columbus, Georgia
    “Os Trigonum Fracture: A Case Report”
    Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital- Columbus, Georgia
  • “Lateral Marmor Hemiarthroplasty of the Knee- A Video Presentation of the Surgical Technique.”
  • “Safety and Efficacy of Oral Compared With Intravenous Fluorescein in the Evaluation of Circulation to the Lower Extremities.”
    Rancho Los Amigos Hospital- Downey, California

PAPERS PRESENTED

  • Therapeutic Efficacy of Cefuroxime Versus Cefazolin in the Treatment of Osteomyelitis.”
    The Charter Conference of the Inter-American Society for Chemotherapy, Inc.
    (I.A.S.C.) – St. Petersburg, Florida December 9-12, 1984
  • “Meniscal Injury Patterns in Acute Combined Anteromedial-Anterolateral Rotary Instability of the Knee.”
    American Orthopaedic Association Resident’s Conference
    Los Angeles, California May 1986

COLLEGE HONOR SOCIETY

  • Phi Eta Sigma – May 20, 1976
  • Phi Kappa Phi – May 18, 1977

MEDICAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • California Medical Association
  • California Orthopaedic Association
  • Medical Staff Member, San Antonio Community Hospital
  • Medical Staff Member, San Antonio Ambulatory Surgical Center

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • California Medical License #A42592
  • Orthopedic Surgery Board Certified by ABOS
  • Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) – Certified by California DWC
  • Certification in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment Rating (CEDIR) – Certified by AADEP