OUR DOCTORS

Education:
Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery (7/1986 - 7/1987)
University of Miami School of Medicine Jackson Memorial Hospital & Miami Children’s Hospital

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery (6/1982 - 7/1986)

University of Miami School of Medicine
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Administration Hospital, & Miami Children’s Hospital, Chief Resident (1985 - 1986)

Internship in General Surgery (6/1981 - 6/1982)
University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital & Veteran’s Administration Hospital

Medical School, University of Miami School of Medicine, Medical Degree (1977 - 1981) Undergraduate, University of Miami, B.S/Chemistry Cum Laude (1972 - 1976)

Awards:
John J. Fomon, M.D. Award, University of Miami School of Medicine (5/1981)
Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class as voted by the faculty & residents, for the most outstanding performance during junior surgery

Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Recertification Exam (2011)
Recertification Exam (2000)
Part II, Examination (1989)
Part I, Written Examination (1986)
National Board of Medical Examiners (1982)

Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery Subspecialties :
Adult Orthopedic Surgery
Scoliosis Spine Surgery

Offices Held:
Chief of Orthopedic Department (1997 - 1998)
Baptist Hospital & South Miami Hospital Miami, FL

President, Miami Orthopedic Society, Miami, FL (1995 - 1997)

Assistant Chief of Orthopedic Department (1994 - 1996)
Baptist Hospital & South Miami Hospital Miami, Florida