Life is full of little aches and pains, such as in your hand, wrist, and elbow. But how do you know when the situation is serious enough to seek medical attention?
Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1996
D Magazine, “Best Doctors in Dallas” 2001 – Present
Texas Monthly “Super Doctors” 2005 – Present
Valedictorian, University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio, Texas (Medical School) 1988
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Medical Honor Society – 1987 as a junior student
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – 1983
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society – 1983
Valedictorian – Richard King High School – 1980
Runner-up, South Texas Athlete of the Year – 1980
All-District Basketball Team – 1979-1980
All-District Baseball Team 1979-1980
National Honor Society – 1979-1980
Undergraduate
Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas – 1980-1984
Degree: None
Graduate
University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas -1984-1988
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Internship
General Surgery: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, Texas – 1988-1989
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, Texas – 1989-1993
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction: The University of Colorado Health Science Center; Denver, Colorado – 1993-1994
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