• Extensive experience in Spinal Surgery
  • Trains and is involved in educating other surgeons in new and advanced spine surgery techniques.
  • He performs 300 plus spine cases per year.
  • Highest volume Kyphoplasty surgeon in Gwinnett, completed first Kyphoplasty in Georgia
  • Continually educated and trained on the latest treatment options in spinal medicine
  • First and most experienced XLIF surgeon in Gwinnett County (degenerative, deformity, and thoracic XLIF)
  • Performed first Axialif fusion in Gwinnett and most Axialifs completed to date in North Georgia
  • Is active in conducting research and publishing papers.
  • Performed first Charite artificial disc in metro Atlanta, most Charite surgeries completed to date in Georgia

CLINICAL INTERESTS:

  • Deformity Correction (adult and pediatric scoliosis)
  • Treatment of Degenerative conditions (neck and low back disc degeneration, herniation and arthritis)
  • Minimally invasive surgical techniques (XLIF, Axialif, microdiscectomy, kyphoplasty, mini-open procedures, endoscopic discectomy)
  • Spine trauma (spine fracture and spinal cord injury)

LICENSURE:

  • Georgia
  • Colorado
  • New Jersey

SOCIETIES:

  • American Academy of Orhtopaedic Surgeons
  • Atlanta Orthopedic Association
  • Colorado Medical Society
  • Georgia Orthopedic Society
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Medical Association
  • Phi Delta Epsilon Medican Fraternity
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
  • Rotary International Club

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships:

  • Lakewood Orthopedic Clinic, Denver, CO
  • Fellowship in Spine Surgery

INTERNSHIP AND RESIDENCY:

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ General Surgery
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Orthopedic Surgery

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

  • University of California, San Diego, La Jolla - M.D. - (Graduated with Honors)

UNDERGRADUATE:

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (Graduated with BA, Highest Honors)
  • Santa Monica College
  • Yon Sei University

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:

  • Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville and Duluth
  • Emory John's Creek Hospital