Pediatric orthopedic surgeon with more than 35 years of clinical and surgical experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery. This physician focuses on the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and adolescents, including sports-related injuries, orthopedic trauma, neuromuscular disorders, and chronic pediatric disabilities. For more than 25 years, the surgeon has served as an expert witness in pediatric orthopedic matters, providing litigation consultation, as well as deposition and courtroom testimony.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery, pediatric sports medicine, and the management of traumatic orthopedic injuries such as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. The surgeon’s work also involves the diagnosis and treatment of complex musculoskeletal conditions in developing children, including growth-related orthopedic disorders and injuries associated with athletic participation. These areas of practice support the evaluation of injury mechanisms, treatment decisions, and standards of care in pediatric orthopedic cases.

A substantial portion of the surgeon’s professional work involves the orthopedic management of neuromuscular conditions, particularly cerebral palsy and related chronic disabilities. Areas of focus include pediatric gait disorders, motion and gait analysis used to evaluate movement abnormalities, and surgical and non-surgical treatment strategies for musculoskeletal deformities associated with neuromuscular disease. Treatment approaches include orthopedic reconstruction and the management of spasticity using therapies such as botulinum toxin injections. The physician has contributed to clinical literature and instructional materials addressing cerebral palsy management, pediatric fractures, and gait analysis, reflecting ongoing involvement in advancing pediatric orthopedic knowledge.

Professional roles have included senior clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities within hospital and academic medical environments. These roles have involved oversight of orthopedic surgical services, participation in departmental leadership, and direction of programs focused on pediatric gait and motion analysis for children with neuromuscular conditions.

The surgeon holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed postgraduate training in orthopedic surgery, followed by a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery. The physician is board certified in orthopedic surgery and holds medical licensure, and has completed specialized certification related to sports medicine team physician responsibilities. Professional involvement has included participation in pediatric orthopedic and cerebral palsy medical organizations, as well as faculty and speaking roles at educational and scientific meetings addressing pediatric orthopedic surgery, sports injuries in children, gait disorders, and neuromuscular orthopedic care.