I am a second-opinion physician for the NFL Players’ Association, as well as the Head Team Physician for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, a AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, I am President and Founder of OAA’s Sports Medicine Institute, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing medical education to sports medicine professionals.
Before joining OAA Orthopaedic Specialists, I practiced for eight years in Orlando, Florida, where I had the unique experience of treating all levels of athletes and performing artists. I served as an orthopaedic consultant for the world-famous Cirque de Soleil, The Orlando Ballet, Sea World entertainers, and Disney World acrobats and dancers, as well as team physician for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team, which I continue to do today.
I am also one of the original participating physicians of the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF), which is a non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation established to provide financial assistance and coordinate social services to dire-need retired NFL players. I am currently one of the key principals involved with the GGAF, and have helped the organization form a partnership with OAA.
I am a firm believer in the value of lifelong education. In March 2008, I received my board certification and was awarded the 2007 Sub-Specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. I have served on the Sports Medicine Evaluation Committee of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and I am a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. As part of my ongoing desire to teach, I participate in training residents in orthopaedic medicine and family practice. I frequently speak at national meetings, and have published numerous articles in professional journals.
