“An orthopedic problem might not always be life-threatening, but it can certainly compromise a person’s quality of life. That’s what our practice is all about – getting our patients out of pain and back into the game of life as quickly as possible.”
Education
UAB School of Medicine – Birmingham, AL; June 1997 to May 2001
MD degree
GPA 3.84/4.0
Auburn University – Auburn, AL; January 1994 to June 1997
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, June 1998
GPA 3.85/4.0
Cum Laude
University of Stetson – Deland, FL; Aug 1993 to Dec 1993
Member of Division 1 Soccer Team
Residency and Internship
UAB Department of Orthopedic Surgery – Birmingham, AL; July 2001 to June 2006
Fellowship
Alabama Sports Medicine Institute – Birmingham, AL; Aug 2006 to July 2007
Licensure
State of Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
License # 24950, January 2002
Board Certification
July 2009 – Present
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification
November 2011 – Present
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Active Staff Member
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Riverview Regional Medical Center
Gadsden Surgery Center
Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Alabama Orthopaedic Association
Team Coverage at Present
Jacksonville State University
Gadsden City High School
Coosa Christian School