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Welcome to my web page. I am a general orthopedic surgeon working long-term assignments in rural and underserved areas of the United States.

About Me

I obtained my medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. After years as a Navy flight surgeon and a civilian clinical research consultant, I completed my residency in orthopedic surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

After fellowship, I voluntarily returned to active duty in the Navy for an additional four years, including a seven-month deployment to the US Navy-operated Role 3 Combat Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Since transitioning back to the Navy Reserve, I have worked as a general orthopedic surgeon in various areas around the country. I am now a Retired Reservist in the US Navy and currently work long-term travel orthopedic assignments.

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My Approach

I have worked for four of the last six years in areas of the US in critical need of orthopedic surgery services. During that time, I realized that the vast majority of conditions I treat are preventable.

I often discuss dietary and lifestyle changes to address chronic health issues that are not orthopedic in nature but have orthopedic implications. Although dietary recommendations are tailored to each patient, I generally recommend a wholesome, animal-centered diet that eliminates sugar, refined carbohydrates, and vegetable seed oils. Where necessary, I advocate a carnivore elimination diet to help patients learn which foods may be causing inflammation or pain.

My treatment goals are to improve the musculoskeletal health, overall health, and longevity of my patients by encouraging wholesome changes to their diets and a more active lifestyle.