• Only Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Spine Surgeon in New Mexico
• Fellowship trained in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery and Musculoskeletal Oncology
• Spine Physician for New Mexico State University
• Member of the North American Spine Society Coding Committee and former member of the Practice Management Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
• Expert and consultant in porous metal implant usage in Spine Surgery (Zimmer, K2M, Cerapedics)

Education/Training

• BS: University of Notre Dame
• MD: Baylor College of Medicine
• Internship: Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
• Residency: Phoenix Orthopedic Residency Program Phoenix, Arizona
• Fellowship in Spinal Reconstructive Surgery: Sonoran Spine Center
• Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology and Reconstruction: Rush. Presbyterian- St. Luke’s, Chicago, Illinois