Doctor of Physical Medicine & Rehab in Aurora, Colorado (CO)

Gender: Male

Language: English

Clinical Interest for Patients: I treat a large spectrum of non-surgical sports and spine conditions including sports-related concussion, sports injuries, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, herniated discs, and radiculopathy. I'm trained in the use spinal injections, peripheral joint injection therapy, and EMG/NCS. Previously serving as a member of the University of Washington Sports and Spine Physicians and a founding member of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program, I've cared for athletes at all levels of participation from adolescents to adults and from amateurs to professionals.

Care Philosophy: I work with patients to create individualized treatment plans to help them reach their goals, whether it be recovery from injury, maintenance of chronic conditions, or overall performance improvement.

Medical Schools
MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (2003)

Undergraduate Schools
BS, Florida State University (FL) (1999)

Internships
Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program (2004)

Residency Program
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2007)

Fellowships
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine (2008)

Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine, Board Certification
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine, Board Certification

Conditions & Treatments
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Scoliosis
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
Brain and Nervous System - Spine Diseases and Conditions
Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
Wellness and Lifestyle - Exercise and Physical Fitness

Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Children's Hospital Colorado

Recognition & Awards
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Outstanding Council Service Award (2011)

Professional Memberships
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
North American Spine Society

Research Interests
My research interests include lumbar epidural steroid injections, sports-related concussion, and thoracic outlet syndrome. I've published various book chapters on sports medicine and spine topics, and am often invited as a local, regional, and national lecturer on sports-related concussion, spinal conditions, and sports medicine topics.