Executive Summary

Sports Medicine non-surgical physician in very busy outpatient private practice, working along-side orthopedic surgeons.  Frequent event coverage; medical lectures.  Experience in training room (high school / university) pre-participation physicals.

• Confident seeing a high volume of orthopedic patients, all ages, with injuries that can range from acute to chronic issues, simple fractures and concussions
• Proficient in: Intra-articular, Trigger Point, Platelet-Rich-Plasma injections; musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) both therapeutic and diagnostic. Compartment Pressure testing
• Frequently attracts patients to clinic through race coverage, group exercise, community participation in athletic events and presentations
• Voted ‘Top Physician’ 2014 through 2021
• Team Captain of frequently winning Marathon Relay Team – 2016 through 2022

As someone who is trained in the medicine of sport, I also live it as an athlete.  This dual viewpoint helps to spark relationships with active local communities.  Fellow athletes have the confidence and comfort that I understand both the science and the tribulations of their injury.

Present Positions and Fellowship Training

Sports Medicine Physician
St. Vincent’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Birmingham, AL.  11/2019 – Present
Non-surgical sports medicine physician alongside multiple orthopedic surgeons, working in very busy long-standing practice; treating sports injuries and gait keeper for surgeons.

Fellow in Primary Care Sports Medicine, emphasis team coverage
Andrews Sports Medicine / American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI); Birmingham, AL
Program Director: Dr. Jose Ortega.  ACGME Accredited.  Graduation: 7/2019

Sports Medicine Physician
Fagan Sports Medicine Clinic; Birmingham, AL.  2/2009 – 7/2018

Medical Director
A Center for Eating Disorders; Birmingham, AL. 2/2009 – Present

• Adjunct Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), 2/2008 – Present
• Assistant Professor and Clinician of PM&R, Secondary – Department of Orthopedics at University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB); Birmingham, AL. 2/2008 – 2/2009

Fellow in Sports Medicine, emphasis female athlete and individual sport coverage
Department of Orthopedics, Women’s Sports Medicine Program, Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, WI. Non-Accredited.  Graduation: 7/2007

Education

Emory University, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Atlanta, Georgia
Residency Graduation: 6/2006

• Resident, General Surgery at University Medical and Dental School of New Jersey; Stratford, NJ. 7/2001 – 6/2003. (Surgical mission trips in Peru; 3/2003, 3/2006)
• Intern, Transitional Year at University of North Texas Health Science Center; Fort Worth, Texas. Graduation: 6/2001
• NIH Research Fellow, Trauma & Burn Surgery at University of Texas Medical Branch/Shriner’s Burns Hospital; Galveston, Texas. 7/1999 – 6/2000

University of North Texas – Health Science Center; Fort Worth, Texas
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Graduation: 6/1999

University of North Texas; Denton, Texas
Pre-Med Requirements 6/1993 – 6/1995

• Prior Professional Experience; available upon request 1/1988 – 7/1993

University of Texas; Austin, Texas
Majors: Finance & International Business
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration. Graduation: 12/1987

Certifications & Licensure
American Board of PM&R – Board Certified
Sports Medicine CAQ – Board Certified
State Medical License (current) AL;  (while in training) GA, WI, NJ

Team Coverage, Courses and Conferences (recent):

World Games in Birmingham, AL. multiple sports/events; 7/2022
Team Physician: Alabama School of Fine Arts Dance Department; 2009- Present
Jacksonville State University Gamecocks, Birmingham Barons, Alabama Ballet, Mercedes Marathon, Samford University, Birmingham Southern College; Head Team Physician for Oak Grove High School; 8/2018 – 7/2019

CME Lectures: Sleep and the Athlete, Female Athlete Triad, Heat-Related Illnesses, Overuse Injuries in Runners, and Stress Fractures in Lower Extremity, Exercise is Medicine

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US) Courses:
Gold Coast MSK US 9/2021, American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) 8/2018, MSK US Section of ASMI Baseball Course 1/2019, American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine 5/2019

Conferences:

Kona Sports Medicine Conference, 10/2006-2022
World Championship Ironman Medical Team, 10/2006-2022
Southern Sleep Society, 4/2022
American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, 6/2021
ASMI Injuries in Baseball Course, 1/2019
Southeastern American College of Sports Medicine, 2/2019
American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, 4/2019
Poster Presentation: Sweat Rate an Electrolyte Loss in Endurance Athletes

Research Publications and References; available upon request 

Hobbies & Interests – Avid Triathlete / Enjoys Yoga, Travel and Family