I have taken a keen interest in knee joint preservation, using the latest techniques to avoid joint replacement such as biologic resurfacing with cartilage cells, joint realignment, and even bone fortification for stress reaction due to arthritis.
I apply a high level of expectation to myself and treat everyone with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. Continually acquiring new knowledge and skills, I use all the latest techniques and equipment. Helping all my patients to achieve their goals in life gives me such satisfaction.
Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 2026
- Subspeciality Certification in Sports Medicine 2026
- Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California
- MAKO certified
- Biomet Oxford Unicompartmental Arthroplasty FDA Certification
Education
- Undergraduate: University of California at San Diego, San Diego B.S., Bioengineering 1991
- Medical: University of California at Los Angeles, Westwood, CAMD 1995
- Internship: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA General Surgery 1996
- Residency: State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Orthopedic Surgery 2001
- Fellowship: Oasis Sports Medical Group, San Diego, CA Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine 2002
Hospital & Academic Affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital | La Jolla
- Sharp Coronado Hospital | Coronado
Society Memberships
State Society Memberships
- California Orthopedic Association
- Western Orthopedic Association
Additional Society Memberships
- International Mountain Biking Association
Achievements
- APEX Patient Satisfaction Top SCP Score for Coronado in the 4th quarter of 2013 for Sharp Community Medical Group
- Author of “The PC Knot: A secure and satisfying arthroscopic slip knot” Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery May 2003
- Co-Author of article and presentation nominated for the Richard O’Connor Award at the Arthroscopic Association of North America 2001
- Physician for the San Diego Rock ‘n Roll Marathon 2003, 2004
Community Activities
Team Physician for Helix High School, home of Reggie Bush and Alex Smith.