Joint replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the U.S. and previously required an overnight hospital stay. Increasingly, these surgeries are often performed in outpatient settings for appropriate candidates, offering patients convenience and safety by allowing them to return home the same day. This shift to outpatient joint replacements has been made […]
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How did you become interested in sports medicine? My interest in sports medicine comes from my appreciation for sports at all levels—whether it’s high school, college, professional, or even weekend warriors. I’m particularly interested in how similar the injuries can be across different stages of athleticism. From an orthopedic perspective, these injuries often require a […]
What is scoliosis Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. When looking at a person with scoliosis from the front, his or her spine may be more shaped like a “C” or a “S”. This can lead to the shoulders and/or hips being uneven. If the curve is large enough, it may cause […]
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How did you get interested in medicine (in general) and then in orthopedic surgery as a specialty? I was initially “matched” into general surgery as my first choice. I had not had any exposure to orthopedic surgery. During my General Surgery training, I did a rotation for 4 weeks in orthopedics. I really enjoyed orthopedic […]
Orthopaedic Surgical Associates is proud to have 9 Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality patient care. The doctors selected have been determined to embody excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal […]
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Boston Magazine recently announced the names of the physicians selected for the prestigious 2023 Top Doctors list, and Orthopaedic Surgical Associates is proud to have 8 doctors on the list. Boston Magazine partners with Castle Connolly, a leading healthcare research company to compile the list. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly […]
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How did you get interested in foot and ankle surgery? I developed an interest during my orthopedic residency. I naturally gravitated toward it because I had a close working relationship with an attending doctor who specialized in foot and ankle who served as a great mentor. What is your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is […]
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How did you get interested in joint replacement? I first got exposed to joint replacement during my residency. I believe that most orthopedic surgeons gravitate towards a subspecialty that fits their personality. I consider myself a planner, so the field of joint replacement was a natural fit for me. What is your practice philosophy? My […]
How did you get interested in orthopedics and sports medicine? I was always involved in athletics in my younger years, but my true interest in orthopedics came later. I decided to become an orthopedist when I was volunteering at an orthopedic hospital as a high school student and really enjoyed my experience there. What is […]
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