As a general orthopedic surgeon, the most rewarding part of my job is helping patients transition from being in pain or injured to a state of improved health and less pain through operative and non-operative treatment. My treatment philosophy is to not treat the X-ray or MRI but rather to use them as tools to treat the whole person. Each patient is unique and I feel that it is important to evaluate and listen to them carefully to understand their symptoms and needs, which helps me tailor their treatment specifically to them. My surgical areas of expertise include sports medicine (shoulder, knee and ankle arthroscopy), total joint arthroplasty (shoulder, anterior hip, knee and revision surgery), minor hand and trauma surgery. I’ve had the pleasure of taking care of Air Force and Army active duty soldiers, retirees and veterans while I served in the Army at Ft. Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. Prior to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, I started my career as an orderly and then progressed on to becoming a scrub tech and then eventually a registered nurse. Working in various jobs in the medical field has helped me gain an appreciation of the critical work the support staff do every day and also helps me work with them more efficiently. In my free time I am an avid golfer and also enjoy hiking, biking and traveling with my wife and two daughters.