With more than 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, this board-certified physician specializes in disorders of the shoulder and elbow, supported by advanced fellowship training dedicated to these subspecialties. His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of upper-extremity conditions, including rotator cuff disease, shoulder instability, fractures, joint stiffness, degenerative arthritis, and complex reconstructive procedures. His expertise also includes shoulder arthroplasty, fracture management, and revision surgery, with a primary emphasis on restoring function and improving outcomes for patients with shoulder and elbow pathology.

He serves as a professor and attending orthopedic surgeon, combining active clinical practice with substantial involvement in medical education, resident and fellow training, research, and program development. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and research addressing biomechanics, surgical techniques, treatment outcomes, and advances in shoulder and elbow surgery. His background reflects sustained engagement in both the clinical and academic advancement of orthopedic care.

He earned a Bachelor of Science with Distinction and a Doctor of Medicine with Distinction from Northwestern University. He completed his internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by advanced fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Additional specialized training includes an AO Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the University of Zürich in Switzerland and advanced training in the Ilizarov method in Italy.

Beyond his clinical and academic work, he has experience performing independent medical evaluations and participating in professional activities related to orthopedic standards of care, surgical outcomes, and quality improvement. He maintains active involvement in organizations dedicated to orthopedic surgery and shoulder and elbow specialties, reflecting a longstanding commitment to education, research, and excellence in patient care.