Certification

Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery; 1994

Honors

Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors – 2008, 2009
Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame Western Heritage Award Inductee 2008
Texas Circuit Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Man of the Year 2004

Training

Undergraduate
Baylor University, Waco, TX; 1980
Degree – Bachelor of Science, Biology

Graduate
UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX; 1984
Degree – Doctor of Medicine

Internship
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; 1984 – 1985
General Surgery

Residency
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT; 1985 – 1987
General Surgery

Residency
UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX; 1987 – 1991
Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship
American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL; 1991 – 1992
Orthopedic Sports Medicine