Personal Data

Date of Birth: July 28, 1966
Place of Birth: Denver, CO
Citizenship: United States

Licensure

California: 20A9718 expires: 7/31/2009
Colorado: 43894 expires: 5/31/2007
Texas: M0679 expires: 10/2005
Michigan: 5101014381 expires: 12/31/2005

Education

2004-2005
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Galveston, TX
Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship

2000-2004
Mount Clemens General Hospital (Michigan State Univ. Affiliate)
Mt. Clemens, MI
Orthopedic Surgical Residency Program, Board Eligible

1999-2000
Ingham Regional Medical Center (Michigan State Univ. Affiliate
Lansing, MI Traditional Internship

1995-1999
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine/MWU
Downer Grove, IL
Degree; Doctor of Osteopathy

1993-1995 University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, CO
Degree; Medical School Prerequisites

1984-1989
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, CO
Degree; B.A. Journalism, Public Relations
Minor: Psychology
Cognate: Business

Certifications

American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery; Board eligible
Basic Life Support expires: 8/12/2006

Society Membership

American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Colorado Society Osteopathic Medicine
Clear Creek Valley Medical Society
Denver Osteopathic Foundation

Employment / Work Experience

2008- Present
San Francisco Multi-Specialty Medical Group
1 Daniel Burnham Court Suite 365C
San Francisco, CA 94109

2006-2008
Solano County Surgical Spine Care Specialists (NorthBay Medical)
1101 B. Gale Wilson Blvd. Suite 203
Fairfield, CA. 94533
Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

2005
Center for Spinal Disorders
9005 Grant Street Suite 200
Thornton, CO 80229
Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

1993-1995
Old Chicago Bar and Grill Waited tables by night while attending University of Colorado at Denver to obtain medical school prerequisites
Training supervisor for all new employees 1

991-1993
Medical Specialists Inc., Denver office
Medical equipment sales
Responsible for the demonstration, sales and installation of various capital equipment. Territory included northern Colorado, western Nebraska, and entirety of Wyoming

1989-1991
Rose Hospital’s Institute for Sports Medicine
Physical Therapist Aid
Responsible for administering modalities to patients and assisting them through their workout

1985-1989
Southridge Greens Municipal Golf Course
Golf course maintenance crew (spring through fall) Weekend course manager in addition to regular duties

Extracurricular Activities

1999-2001
Mrs. T’s Triathlon participant
Nation’s largest triathlon competition
Chicago, IL

1998
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 30 hour/180 mile
Chicago to Peoria rum
Member of team representing CCOM/MWU which participated in this charitable fund-raising event

1995-present
UAAO member
Attended convocation in Colorado Springs, 1997
Participated in a variety of fund-raising activities

1995-present
SOMA member
Participated in Annual Easter Egg Hunt put on for Children in Downers Grove, IL and surrounding area

1996-1997
CCOM/Midwestern University Sports Medicine Club
Chairperson of fund-raising committee. Responsible for gaining sponsorship from local businesses in order to host eighth annual “Groovin’ in the Grove” 5-k, and children’s “fun-run”. Race benefits local homeless shelter

1996
Student Volunteer for Staff Appreciation Night
Acted as wait staff during evening designed to honor teaching and administrative staff at CCOM/MWU

1996
Winner CCOM/MWU Intramural flag football league
Winner MASH competition

1993-1994
Jose Cuervo Margarita Bowl
Annual ESPN televised charitable event held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. To raise money for the Nick Buonecotti Foundation for spinal injuries. Qualified two years in a row to represent the Rocky Mountain Region as member of a 12 person team selected from around the country to participate in a flag football game against NFL legends

1991-1994
North American Softball Championship Tournament
Selected as member of All-Tournament team. Tournament held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and consisted of teams from across the United States and Canada

1987-1998
Colorado State University Men’s Club Volleyball Team
Starring middle hitter, took first place first in Rocky Mountain Conference

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