Education
- 2003–2008 University of Minnesota Orthopaedic Residency Program
- 2001–2003 M.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities School of Medicine
- 1999–2001 University of Minnesota-Duluth Medical School
- 1988–1992 B.A., Exercise Science/Nutrition
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota
Staff Privileges
- St. Joseph’s Medical Center - Active
Brainerd, Minnesota
- Mille Lacs Health System - Consulting
Onamia, Minnesota
- Lakewood Health System - Consulting
Staples, Minnesota
Specialty Certification
- Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
July 2010
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Minnesota Medical Association
Honors and Academic Awards
- 2003 MMF Medical Student Achievement Award
- 2002 Junior Year AOA member
- 2001 Outstanding Performance in Sophomore Pathology
Awarded to the UMD Medical School sophomore top student in pathology
- 2001 Pharmacia-Upjohn Award for Achievement
Awarded to the top two sophomore students in
Microbiology at UMD Medical School
Research
- The Use of Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement in Fracture Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. JBJS-Am. 2008;90:1186-1196.
- Posterior elbow capsulotomy with triceps lengthening for treatment of elbow extension contracture in children with arthrogryposis. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jul;90(7):1517-23
- Shoulder Instability: An In Vivo Biomechanical Analysis: Submitted for publication.
Caring Philosopy
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