My goal in practicing orthopedic surgery is to partner with my patients to help them improve function and to lessen pain. I like to sit down, listen, and understand their specific problems. Then, I want to teach them about their orthopedic disease or injury, explore treatment options with or without surgery, and together develop a plan to move forward. I believe medicine is a collaboration between me and my patients, with both of us involved together in the decision making. I am the expert in orthopedics, but they are the experts in their lives.

My practice focuses on general orthopedics, fractures, sports medicine, and total joint replacement. My training in the military taught me to take care of all of the orthopedic needs of patients from their birth to their retirement. I read extensively, both for pleasure and for orthopedic education.