BS, Zoology/Animal Biology
University of North Carolina -, 1980
Certifications
ABOS Board Certification
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006
NBME Board Certification
National Board of Medical Examiners, 1998
ABEM Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine, 1996
PHY
GA Composite Medical Brd, 2001
DEA License
US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration,
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Program
American Hearth Association,
California Medical License
North Carolina Medical License
Awards & Honors
Georgia Health Sciences Family Choice Award
2012
Best Doctors in America
2011
Medical College of Georgia "Raft Debate" Surgery Representative
2011
Best Doctors in America
2008
Floyd Bliven Outstanding Faculty Teacher Award
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
RSUR 5003
Orthopedics
SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Surgery Sub I, Orthopedic Surg
SURG 5275
Orthopedics Externship
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Proteomic Analysis of Female Synovial Fluid to Identify Novel Biomarkers for Osteoarthritis., 2023 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes: A Potential Alternative Therapeutic Agent in Orthopaedics., 2016 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Oxidation of the Aromatic Amino Acids Tryptophan and Tyrosine Disrupts thie Anabolic Effects on Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells, 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
MicroRNAs-141 and 200a regulate the SVCT2 transporter in bone marrow stromal cells, 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Oxidation of the aromatic amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine disrupts their anabolic effects on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Department Service
Henry Distinguished Chair, Orthopaedic Surgery
2015 - Present
Medical Director, Augusta Health Tissue Bank
2007 - Present
Director, Augusta Health Sports Medicine Program
2001 - Present
Interim Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2014 - 2015
Vice Chairman, Department of Orthoapedic Surgery
2007 - 2014
University Service
Paine College, Head Team Physician
2009 - Present
Augusta University, Head Team Physician
2002 - Present
UCLA, Assistant Team Physician, UCLA Sports Medicine
1999 - 2001
Wake Forest University, Head Team Physician
1990 - 1998
Guildord College, Assistant Team Physician
1990 - 1995
Professional Service
NCAA Sports Science Institute Task Force
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Augusta University Athletics Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Augusta University Institute of Public & Preventive Health Leadership Council
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Augusta University Medical Center Quality Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) Nominating Committee
2012 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
Augusta Half Marathon
2012 - Present
Augusta Green Jackets, Class A Professional Baseball Team
2011 - Present
Georgia Iron-Man 70.3 Event
2009 - Present
Augusta Ballet
2001 - Present
NCAA Division II Basketball Regional Championship Tournament
2009
