A SOLID EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

"The foundation of my practice is based upon an education of excellence as well as the invaluable experiences I gained through my internship and residency. Although my formal education is complete, my commitment to continuing professional education remains an ongoing process."

Undergraduate: B.S., University of Florida, 1979
Graduate: M.D., University of Florida, College of Medicine, 1985
Internship: Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1985-1986
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1986-1990
Board Recertification, Sports Medicine, 2002

PROFESSIONAL DEDICATION

"Through my involvement with professional organizations, I constantly upgrade my knowledge, bringing my patients the best advances in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine."

Diplomate: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member: Southern Orthopaedic Society, Southern Medical Association, and Florida Orthopaedic Society
Lecturer: International and domestic symposia on sports injuries and prevention

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS MEDICINE

"It gives me great pleasure to work with the promising young athletes of tomorrow. Whether they are performing at a high school sports event or in the Olympic games, all athletes need to be able to deliver their personal best in competition. My commitment is to help them achieve that goal."

Medical Director: Morton Plant Mease Sports Medicine Center
Physician Recognition Award: American Medical Association, America's Top Rated Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgery
U.S. Olympic Physician: Centennial Olympic Games, Atlanta, 1996
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Consultant: Countryside High School, East Lake High School, and Palm Harbor Universiy High School