I specialize in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis in patients of all ages. While I perform hip and knee replacements, I think it’s important to discuss all the treatment options with my patients, both surgical and nonsurgical, before arriving at a plan. I am also available to patients who have had a previous replacement surgery and would like a second opinion if they aren’t satisfied with their outcome. I emphasize minimally invasive surgery in my practice, which ensures that as little soft tissue as possible is disrupted during surgery. My goal is to get patients back to the activities they love as soon as possible.
My research interests are primarily centered around patient outcomes. The patient experience with joint replacement surgery has improved significantly in recent years, and I want to keep working to find ways to make it even better through decreased pain and faster return to function.
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