Phoenix Orthopaedic Consultants
5605 W. Eugie Ave. #111
Glendale, AZ 85304
Phone: (602) 298-8888 | FAX: (602) 938-2504
Web: www.phxortho.com

Fellowship

LOUIS A. GOLDSTEIN FELLOWSHIP IN SPINAL SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, Rochester, New York.
August 2010-present.

Currently training as a fellow alongside Drs. Molinari, Rubery, and Rechtine. Includes surgical and conservative management of a variety of spinal disorders including adult degenerative disease, adolescent scoliosis, tumors, and traumatic fractures of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines.

Residency

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI DEPT. OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, Cincinnati, Ohio.
June 2005-June 2010.

Trained as a resident of University Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the The University Hospital. Other training sites include Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and other local hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

HONORS

Won peer award for best graduating chief as nominated by the residents.

Licenses

Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery (Passed ABOS Part I, July 2010)
New York State Medical License
DEA Certificate

Medical Education

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Medicine, May 2005.
Activities: Emcee and comical video production for annual “Follies” show during fourth year, Big Brother/Big Sister program for incoming new students, group leader for Class of 2006 orientation, designer of Class of 2006 Orientation tee shirt, designer of Class of 2005 tee shirt, Class of 2005 softball team (2 years, D.C. Area Inter-Medical School Tournament).

Postgraduate Education

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
August 1999-May 2000.
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Non-degree student who completed graduate level coursework alongside the candidates for the Physician Assistant degree. Courses completed include Anatomy, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, Virginia.
August 1997-December 1998.
Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4.0
Non-degree student who pursued graduate level science education. Completed coursework in Advanced Genetics, Biochemistry, Advanced Immunology, Virology, DNA Mutagenesis and Repair, Cell Biology, and Cell Biology Lab.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
August 1995-June 1996.
Special Master’s Program in Physiology and Biophysics.
One year program with a mixed curriculum of first-year medical school courses (Histology, Embryology, Human Physiology, Neurobiology, Biostatistics/Epidemiology) and graduate level courses in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics that included Biochemistry and Cell and Molecular Physiology.

Undergraduate Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, May 1994.
Honors: Dean’s List 1991-1992 Academic Year.
Activities: Amorphous Jugglers Club, South Asia Society, Biomedical Research Society.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, New York.
Freshman Year 1990-1991.
Honors: Dean’s List Fall 1990, Dean’s List Spring 1991.
Awards: Winner of two tee shirt design contests.

Publications

Jeff E. Schulman, MD, Susan Williams, MD, Oner Khera, MD, Tina Sahba, MD, James Michelson, MD and Kenneth Fine,
MD Effective Osteoporosis Education in the Outpatient Orthopaedic Setting.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Am), 2007 Feb;89:301-306.

Research Experience

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI DEPT. OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison of Locked Versus Standard Plating in the Definitive Treatment of Pilon Fractures
A two-arm study (retrospective and randomized prospective) under the guidance of Dr. Toan Le (Adult Reconstruction/Orthopaedic Traumatology).

Previous Research

DEPT. OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
Research Assistant. April 2004-May 2005.
Worked alongside Dr. Kenneth Fine and two orthopaedic surgery residents on a project entitled “Effective Osteoporosis Education in the Outpatient Orthopaedic Setting.” Collected data (via questionnaires) on the current osteoporosis knowledge of women who visited the orthopaedic clinic at GWU. A brochure was then given to each participant educating them on osteoporosis and its prevention immediately after they filled out a questionnaire. Follow-up questionnaires were then given to the participants and results were collected in order to identify any improvement in daily activities (diet, exercise) in regards to osteoporosis prevention.

RESEARCH LABORATORY OF DR. VIRGINIA LEE AND DR. JOHN TROJANOWSKI, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Research Assistant. September 1992-June 1993.
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the University of Pennsylvania), assisted Dr. Ryong-Woon Shin in quest to create an animal model of Alzheimer’s by performing the extraction, sectioning, and staining of tissue. Acknowledged in Aluminum Modifies the Properties of Alzheimer’s Disease PHF tau Proteins in vivo and in vitro (Journal of Neuroscience, 1994 Nov;14:7221-33).

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Washington, D.C.
Volunteer operating room and research assistant. January 1997-May 1997.
As part of the Washington Institute of Surgical Endoscopy, assisted Dr. Jonathan Sackier in the operating room and in his research alongside one of his surgical residents.

Work Experience

WWW.R2RREALESTATE.COM, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Co-owner/operator. January 2008-present.
Website dedicated to becoming a forerunner in networking among medical professionals (medical students, residents, and attendings) for the purpose of buying, selling, and renting real estate within this specific demographic population. Currently based in Cincinnati but plan to spread nationwide throughout other major cities over the next two years.

UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C.
Mathematics Teacher. June 2002-July 2002.
Taught algebra and trigonometry to high school students. Upward Bound is a program designed to give promising inner city high school students an opportunity to further challenge themselves academically. They usually attend high schools with limited educational resources during the normal academic year and thus use this program to improve their chances of entering college. Time was also spent counseling some of these adolescents who were dealing with a variety of psychosocial issues.

INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL, DEPT. OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, Falls Church, Virginia.
Orthopaedic Technician. January 1999-August 2001.
Worked alongside attendings and residents in order to meet the various orthopaedic needs throughout the entire hospital and in the operating room of this Level 1 trauma facility. Mastered many orthopaedic skills including casting, splinting, assembling various types of traction (including halo vests), and crutch/gait training. Also gained a tremendous amount of knowledge in reducing a variety of fractures. On the orthopaedic floor, other needs met included physical therapy/ambulation for post-operative patients, dressing changes/wound packing, basic patient care (changing bed sheets/assisting in bedpan use), and functioning as the unit secretary.

DUNN LORING FIRE DEPARTMENT, Dunn Loring, Virginia.
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician. July 1998-August 1999.
Rode alongside professional medical technicians, paramedics, and firefighters of Fairfax County and offered volunteer assistance as an EMT during various emergency and non-emergency calls.

BOSTONCOACH LIMOUSINE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
Professional Chauffeur. June 1994-July 1999.
Utilized driving skill and metropolitan area knowledge to perform efficiently in Philadelphia, New York City/Northern New Jersey, and Washington D.C. and all surrounding areas/states.

Awards

AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE (FROM MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING), Fairfax County, Virginia. April 2001.
Received this award in recognition for my contribution to the Fairfax County Court System and Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization. Provided orthopaedic trauma injury education to teens who had been convicted of reckless driving, speeding, and/or DUI in Fairfax County. Part of their “reality” tour included the INOVA Fairfax Hospital where I provided them with education about common orthopaedic trauma injuries and the treatment options for such injuries.

Personal

Avid motorcyclist who rides solo and with groups. Mechanically skilled with a strong fund of automotive knowledge who spends a lot of time repairing/tuning/detailing cars and motorcycles (self-taught skill that has come from several years of repair work). Can troubleshoot and repair anything that does not require a lift. Car and racing enthusiast who has attended various auto racing schools and developed a keen sense of car control at high speeds. Plan to pursue an amateur/hobbyist auto racing career in the future. Deep interest in a variety of music and movie enthusiast.