Biography

Accreditations Include:

Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1993
Othopaedic Trauma Association, 2006
Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995
Over 14 years of surgical experience treating difficult pelvis, hip and knee problems.

Training and Awards:

Los Angeles County - University of Southern California Medical Center: 1986 - 1991 - Orthopaedic Surgery Internship and Residency
Recipient, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center - Vernon Nickel Research Award: 1989
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA - M.D. Degree: 1986
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona - Master of Science Degree: 1982 - Major: Organic Chemistry
California State University, Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts Degree: 1980 - Major: Chemistry President, Phi Eta Sigma - Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society: 1980
Recipient, Karl W.E. Anatol Award for Outstanding Leadership: 1980
Author of eight scientific publications.

Collaborated on:

Beaule', PE; Dorey, FJ; Matta, JM. Letournel Classification for Acetabular Fractures: Assessment of Interobserver and Interobserver Reliability.
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am). 2003:85-A: 1704-1709.
Designer of specialized orthopedic surgical instruments for anterior approach primary and revision total hip replacement surgeries.