Dr Shillingford, General Surgeon, Florida

Shillingford, General Surgeon

Dr. Shillingford is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery.

Dr. Shillingford started his academic career with a bachelors in Biology at the University of Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan’s Medical School in Ann Arbor on a medical school tuition scholarship. He then proceeded to do his residency in general surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. This was followed by a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida.

He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the American Medical Association, the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Indian American Physician Association. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons.

He keeps himself up-to-date with the latest advances in surgical techniques by attending multiple scientific meetings and training programs to learn and implement new and improved techniques and materials for the best of his patients. In addition to his practice, he also has a keen interest in research and has participated in various projects, including the investigation of hormonal receptors and psychological effects of overeating. See Dr. Shillingford’s article about Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Dr. Shillingford believes in extending his knowledge and expertise to others as well, and has participated, since his early years, in medical education, as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and other medical nonprofit clinics. He has presented many lectures on general and weight loss surgery to community and physician groups, and has been active in local health fairs and community meetings. He has been interviewed by many local magazines and community associations on weight loss surgery, obesity and health.

In recognition for his expertise in the fields of general and weight loss surgery, Dr. Shillingford has been proctored by the Realize Gastric Band, Allergan and Covidien Companies.

Dr. Shillingford has operating privileges at West Boca Medical Center, Coral Springs Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, North Broward Medical Center and University Hospital. He is dedicated to providing state-of–the-art care with empathy and concern for the comfort and well-being of his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Shillingford enjoys spending time with his family and loves outdoor activities including cycling, paddleboarding, surfing and coaching his son’s soccer team.

St George Physiotherapy, Sydney

St George Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic where we believe a combination of hands on therapy and evidence based exercise prescription is the key in helping people of all ages and abilities stay active and healthy.

Our team are highly skilled in the assessment, diagnosis and comprehensive management of all musculoskeletal problems.

We use hands on treatment techniques to promote, restore and maintain optimal physical function and promote self management and exercises to prevent recurrence.

At St George Physiotherapy you’ll receive individually tailored treatment specially designed to help you reach your goals.

St George Physiotherapy provides a broad range of specialist services designed to help you. All of our Physiotherapists use up to date, evidence based treatment techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes and achieve your desired goals. We aim to quickly find the cause of your problem, alleviate your pain, correct the underlying factors to prevent injury recurrence and then provide exercises and treatment to allow your return to sport, work or general activity.

Our Physiotherapists are highly skilled, with experience in providing the most effective diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative services to reduce pain, restore function and promote the overall well being of our patients.

Whether you are an elite sports person or a weekend warrior, we’ll tailor an individualised treatment experience specifically focused on your needs.

David Gill, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Perth

David Gill, Orthopaedic Surgeon

I am a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon undertaking the management of all aspects of shoulder, elbow and wrist surgery. I perform all arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs and stabilisations as well as joint replacement to ‘best practice’ standards. The spectrum of conditions I manage include tendon tears, instability, arthritis, fractures deformity and stiffness.

After completing my general Orthopaedic Training I undertook sub-specialty training fellowships at the Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne and then travelled to the Mayo Clinic Rochester USA where I undertook a Fellowship in Upper Extremity followed by Hand Surgery Fellowship.

I am the author of peer reviewed published articles, in medical journals and Orthopaedic Text Book chapters, (please refer to my section on Publications, Research). I have, and continue to present my Research and papers at Orthopaedic meetings such the Australian Shoulder and Elbow Society and frequently travel as Invited Faculty lecturing and demonstrating Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery.

My Patients will receive the highest standard of expertise and care and will be treated with respect and empathy my goal is to get you back to a normal active life as quickly as possible. You are a Person not a number.


Recent Presentations

    The Location of Distal Bicipital groove for Arthroscopy NZSES Meeting – Queenstown 2013
    Lecturer and Instructor, Malex Medical Mylab Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur 2013
    The Location of Distal Bicipital groove for Arthroscopy AOAWA Meeting – Perth 2013
    The effect of surgical approach on the occurrence of reoperation after rotator cuff repair AOA Meeting – Darwin 2013

Awards

    Selection, Younger Fellows Retreat, RACS 1999
    The Richards Registrar Award (New Zealand 1994)
    Orthopaedic Registrar Research Award (Auckland 1994)
    Orthopaedic Registrar Research Award (Auckland 1993)
    Dux, Scots College 1981

Invited Faculty

    Lecturer and Instructor, Malex Medical Mylab Malaysia February 2013
    Lecturer and Instructor, Arthrex Arthroscopic Masters Lab Shanghai December 2012
    Instructor, Arthrex Arthroscopic Shoulder Lab Bangkok May 2008
    Instructor, ASSET Course, RACS, CTEC WA, August 2006
    Instructor, Mayo Clinic Advanced Surgical Skills Course, May 2001,2002 Rochester MN USA
    Upper Extremity Symposium, NZOA ASM Wellington 1999
    Chief Judge, Sherwood Davis and Geek Wellington Research Awards, Wellington 1998
    Instructor, American Academy Instructional Course "The Elbow" 1997 Chicago, IL, USA

Memberships and Associations

Memberships

    Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
    Fellow Australian Orthopaedic Association
    International Affiliate American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Member of:
        Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia
        Australian Medical Association
        Mayo Orthopaedic Society
        Mayo Elbow Group
        Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
        Mayo Alumni

Honorary Positions

    Australian Orthopaedic Association WA Executive Committee 2006-present
    Registrar to the Court of Examiners, RACS Part II Examination April 1999

Subspecialty- Fellowship Training

Hand Fellow

    1996 (Jan-June) St Vincent’s Hospital and Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery, Cliveden Hill Private Hospital Melbourne, Australia Dr Damian Ireland and Prof.Wayne Morrison

Upper Extremity Adult Reconstruction Fellow

    1996 – 1997 Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, USA Drs Bernard Morrey, Robert Cofield, Michael Torchia, and Shawn O’Driscoll

Hand Fellow

    1997 – 1998 Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN, USA Drs Richard Berger and Allan Bishop

Leonia Medical Associates Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, Englewood NJ

Our team of dedicated doctors include internists, a family practitioner and infectious disease physicians.

Internal Medicine:

Internal Medicine physicians are specialists who use their clinical expertise to diagnose, treat and care for their patients with a variety of illnesses. Internists are often called upon to act as consultants for other doctors in helping solve diagnostic problems. These problems can be common or rare, simple or complex.

Internists handle chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. In addition, they help patients with an understanding of wellness and disease prevention. They are also trained to handle women’s health, substance abuse and mental health.

For patients seeing several different specialists, the internist will help navigate an often complex medical environment. Internists take pride in having a relationship with their patients both in the office and during hospitalizations. They help coordinate their patients’ care and manage the medical problems associated with that care.

Infectious Disease:

Infectious Disease specialists pursue further training after completion of a residency in Internal medicine. They are experts in the diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of infections. Our ID specialists treat the whole spectrum of infectious disorders including bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and tropical diseases. Doctors Weisholtz, Kocher and Jathavedam have extensive experience treating chronic viral infections such as chronic hepatits and HIV infection.

They are experts in the diagnosis and management of common bacterial infections as well as difficult, resistant bacterial infections that may complicate hospitalization or surgery. Our ID physicians are routinely asked by other doctors to provide their expertise in treating more complicated cases of infection. Other conditions where our doctors have particular expertise include: Lyme Disease, bone and prosthetic joint infections, bacterial endocarditis (infection of heart valves), complicated pneumonias and other chronic pulmonary infections such as tuberculosis and fungal infections.

The doctors are also experienced in the treatment of infections caused by defects in immunity such low antibody levels, effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and immunosuppression caused by organ transplantation or treatment of various inflammatory diseases such as Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease and other collagen vascular diseases. As acknowledged experts in their field the doctors have been frequently recognized by various publications as among the most outstanding regional Infectious Disease specialists

What are anti-coagulants?

Anti-coagulants are medications that reduce or prevent formation of clots in blood by inhibiting the production of Vitamin K; part of the body’s clotting mechanism.

Two most commonly used anti-coagulants are heparin and warfarin.
Disease conditions requiring anti-coagulant use:

Anti-coagulants are prescribed in any of the following conditions:

    Deep vein thrombosis
    Pulmonary embolism
    Atrial fibrillation
    Stroke
    Heart attack
    Artificial heart valve
    Clotting disorders

Anti-coagulation monitoring program

An anti-coagulation treatment needs to be adequately monitored so as to provide maximum benefit to the patient without adverse side effects such as bleeding.

Anti-coagulation treatment is monitored based on the INR (International Normalized Ratio) of your blood test. INR ratio is a measure of the additional time taken for the blood to clot when oral anti-coagulantsare used. That is, if the INR ratio is 3, it means that the time taken for blood to coagulate is three times more than the normal coagulation time. The anti-coagulant dosage is unique for each individual and depends on that particular disease condition of the individual. Your physician will determine an appropriate therapeutic range for you, which will also indicate the target INR. The target INR would be halfway between the upper and lower numbers of the therapeutic range. If the blood test resultsshow an INR which exceeds the therapeutic range, the individual would be at an increased risk of bleeding. Your physician would, therefore, decrease the dosage of the anti-coagulant. On the contrary, if the INR falls below the therapeutic range, the individual would be at an increased risk of clotting.Consequently, the anti-coagulant dosage is increased by the physician.

Always rely on your physician’s advice for the anti-coagulation dosage and duration of dosage. Take the exact prescribed dosage and follow the exact prescribed duration (may be a month, a few months, or a life time) as per physician instructions.
Side Effects

Anticoagulant therapy side effects include bleeding and bruising.  Notify your doctor if you notice blood in sputum, stools, or urine; unexplained bruising, nosebleeds or bleeding gums.


Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Leonia Medical Associates provides testing for influenza, streptococcus pharyngitis, urinary tract infections, anticoagulation monitoring.

Rapid diagnostic tests are cost effective and time saving diagnostic tools that provide immediate information for the clinician and patient. They allow for quick and convenient diagnoses.

These tests include: urine analysis, rapid Group A strep testing, influenza testing, prothrombin time/INR testing, finger stick glucose, tuberculosis skin testing and screening.


Travel Counseling / Immunizations

Travelling can be safe and enjoyable if you take time to plan ahead. You should make an appointment and discuss your travel plans with our doctors. At your appointment, we will provide you information about appropriate vaccinations, preventive medications, and counselling to reduce your risk of illness as well as resources to use in case of an emergency.

Leonia Medical Associates stocks the full range of vaccines routinely needed for safe travel. We are a designated New Jersey State Yellow Fever Vaccination Site. Very few medical practices in our area offer complete travel consultation services, and our outstanding Infectious Disease expertise allows us to manage any travel related illnesses.

We provide a comprehensive travel medical consultation to educate patients regarding the health risks and precautionary care to be taken at their travel destination. Make us a part of your pre-trip planning to ensure a safe and pleasurable travel experience.

Timothy Jackson, Arthroscopic Surgery, Pasadena

Timothy Jackson, 

Dr. Jackson specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the hip and hip replacement surgery. His background and sub-specialty training in Sports Medicine serve as the foundation for his approach to the hip. Dr. Jackson went on to complete a year-long fellowship in Chicago, IL under the guidance of Dr. Benjamin Domb. This was dedicated to comprehensive hip surgery, with training in procedures including hip arthroscopy, endoscopic repair of tendon disorders around the hip, robotic guided total hip arthroplasty and peri-acetabular osteotomies. He has contributed to the growing field of hip arthroscopy by giving lectures and presenting research nationally and internationally, serving as a reviewer for orthopaedic research publications and publishing numerous peer reviewed articles.

Originally from Houston, TX, he attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science, graduating summa cum laude. Staying in Texas for medical school, he attended University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his post graduate training in orthopedic surgery at University of Southern California and completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Elbow Surgery fellowship at Congress Medical Associates before focusing on hip surgery.

Dr. Jackson maintains academic and teaching affiliations with the Congress Medical Associates Sports Medicine Fellowship and the American Hip Institute. He is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society of Hip Arthroscopy, and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

He believes in an anatomic specific approach to the hip, treating patients of all ages and activity levels.  Dr. Jackson believes that no two hips are alike. With this approach, you can expect to receive a very detailed unique evaluation of your hip with consideration of the treatments best fit for you.

Diagnoses

    Athletic hip injuries
    Hip impingement
    Hip labral tears
    Hip instability
    Snapping hip
    Trochanteric bursitis
    Abductor tendon tears
    Hamstring tendon tears
    Piriformis syndrome

Treatment Services

    Ultrasound guided cortisone injections
    Ultrasound guided PRP injections
    Hip arthroscopy
    Hip endoscopy
    Anterior hip replacement
    Posterior hip replacement

Sydney Orthoptic, Your Straight Eye Clinic

Orthoptics

Working with children is a challenge task, the ability of a child to develop different or better learning skills on more than one physiological system. Most of the learning skills come through vision. In order to achieve the best result in the treatment the diagnose and the treatment should include the combination of more than one health profession.

Therefore, I would like to offer you my services as an Orthoptist.

The meaning of orthoptics is strait eyes; the orthoptics science developed 80 years ago and is base on proven research. This science involves the knowledge on visual system in different areas such as binocular vision, eye muscles balance, focus, lazy eye (amblyopia) and strabismus. The orthoptist is a trained eye practitioner, especially in children assessment and visual training. Moreover, the orthoptist involves in the management of neurological and developmental problems of visual system.

From my experience with children visual training, in order to see “the entire picture” and therefore to give the right treatment from different angles there is need to corporate between the orthoptist and the occupational training.

For  an example : a child with motor skills abnormality and unbalanced visual system will find the treatment to improve the motor skills very difficult ,as long as the child has difficulty to focus his eyes. The hand movement will follow the eye movement to the target. Moreover, children who diagnosed with visual perception abnormality will find the treatment for eye movement very difficult, only treatment for both problems at same time will bring the right result.

To conclude, I am offering you to share my knowledge, ability and experience in order to achieve the best result for the patients.

Please feel free to contact me for any question or to forward my letter to any of your colleagues and patients.

Staying Alive Program, Brisbane

This program is about advanced health risk management- knowing and managing your health risks puts you in control of your health future. We do a thorough study of your family tree, your personal history, risk factors and gene tests (if desired) to identify any disease propensities early, institute life changes to prevent/detect diseases at their earliest curable, manageable stages.

A regular preventive health check is a good idea for everyone. The RACGP red book allows certain preventive screening to be available under Medicare and your doctor will be familiar with this. Any screening above this is not Medicare refundable.

If you have not had a recent health assessment (in last 12 months) you may choose from several different types of health assessments to assess your baseline results. If you are aged between 45-49 there is a special subsidy from Medicare for this exam so notify reception when you book, of you age.

From all this combined information, we develop a personalised proactive preventive health program for you and we take advantage of every available technology to do so, keeping on top of latest research and new health innovations.

We inform you of latest research into factors that contribute to cancer, heart disease and what you can do to prevent it and detect it at an early treatable stage. Similarly, with lifestyle diseases e.g. diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, etc.

Corporate clients are not able to access Medicare for this service.

For those living elsewhere, Skype appointment can be made. We can send you the medical questionnaire and examinations to have with your local doctor, we can review your results and advise on your preventive health plan, plus order gene tests if desired and send you a collection kit.

These Skype appointments are not currently refundable by Medicare.

Without good health we have nothing

By proactive screening we can detect cancers and other diseases at an early stage and save your life. Take control of your future and book you’re Staying Alive appointment today. Medical science now has various methods of health screening that can detect early cancers.

Currently these are not utilised to their full potential as Medicare doesn’t fund this sort of high-level preventive screening. However we believe we should take advantage of it for our patients and make it available. The older one gets, the more one knows how important it is to have good health and to be proactive about disease prevention and early detection.

Virtually, all cancers if detected early, are curable. All cancers are genetic. Some are hereditary, and most are due to the interactions of your genes and damage caused by the environment that you expose your genes to. So, protecting your DNA is the only thing you can control.

Joshua Landa, Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery, New Jersey NJ

Joshua Landa, Spine Surgeon

Joshua Landa, MD, FAAOS, is a board certified, fellowship trained spine surgeon who is recognized as a leader in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery. After his training in some of the top medical centers in the country, he dedicated himself to the development of advancements in surgical technology. He has performed thousands of endoscopic surgeries and minimally invasive fusions and regularly has surgeons travel from all over the world to seek his expertise.

Dr. Landa was dual fellowship trained at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in both Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. He also completed a third fellowship in Orthopaedic Biomechanics at the Musculoskeletal Research Center at New York University.

He did his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU/ Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the nation’s top residency programs, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Landa attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors society, a spot reserved for the top 15% of the class. During this time, he scored in the top 1% on his medical boards. Prior to attending medical school, he graduated summa cum laude from Yeshiva University, where he graduated first in his class. During college he was selected for an NIH grant to study central nervous system tumors at MIT, where he spent two of his summers and published findings that led to advancements in the treatment of brain and spinal cancer.

Dr. Landa has received numerous accolades for his clinical excellence. He was honored with the Patient’s Choice Award and a Compassionate Doctor Recognition twice. He also has been elected as a Leading Physician of the World by the International Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. For three years he served as the chief in-house physician for Madison Square Garden and had the opportunity to treat professional athletes and performers. He has studied spine surgery throughout the United States as well as abroad, and has been invited as a guest lecturer on minimally invasive spine surgery in China. He has also been granted membership to a number of professional societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS), and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS). Dr. Landa is also a physician scientist who has published and presented many scientific papers over the past 15 years.

Cleveland Clinic
    Fellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Research Center
    Fellowship, Orthopaedic Biomechanics

New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases
   Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Pennsylvania
   Medical Degree

Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Htwe Zaw, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Northwood Middlesex

Htwe Zaw, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Htwe Zaw is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery, lower limb trauma and sports injuries. He gained his medical degree at King’s College London in 1997 and undertook specialist fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital, Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. He also attended a trauma fellowship at the prestigious University Hospital in Dresden, learning the latest techniques in the treatment of complex and severely injured patients, as well as sports injuries in the foot and ankle.

Mr Htwe Zaw was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals in 2012 and has built up a comprehensive foot and ankle service for the local population. He is well published in international journals and in orthopaedic textbooks. He has also presented internationally on hindfoot arthroscopy and at multiple national meetings. He lectures at regional, national and international conferences on both foot and ankle orthopaedics and trauma surgery.

Clinical interests

Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery
Hallux valgus (bunion) and lesser toe corrective surgery
Foot and ankle arthritis (including ankle replacement and arthroscopic fusion)
Major foot deformity reconstruction (including flat feet)
Cartilage surgery
Foot and ankle sprains
Tendon and ligament injuries
Acute trauma and sports injuries (including lower limb fractures)

Professional memberships

Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons
British Orthopaedic Association
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Dr Mark Lawrence, Gynaecologist, Bentleigh VIC

Mark Lawrence, Gynaecologist

Dr Lawrence graduated with Honours in 1976 from Melbourne University. Residency and specialist training were completed at the Queen Victoria Medical Centre. Further specialist training was undertaken in the United Kingdom at Plymouth General Hospital.

Memberships of three Royal Colleges of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Australia, England and New Zealand) were obtained in 1982. He became a fully accredited specialist, in 1984, at age 30.

Hospital Appointments

In 1985 Dr Lawrence was appointed Gynaecologist in Chief at the former Royal Southern Memorial Hospital, now Caulfield General Medical Centre to which he remains Consultant Gynaecologist. Current hospital appointments are Honorary Consultant for Bayside Health Network and Head of Gynaecology Unit B at Monash Medical Centre.

As a point of interest, Dr Lawrence served for a number of years, as Gynaecologist to Her Majesty’s Prison Service. He relinquished this position for pursuit of other professional endeavours.

University

Dr. Mark Lawrence is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University. He is involved in the teaching of medical students and in post graduate specialist training. His research work has been collaborative in the areas of infertility, IVF and menstrual disorders. He continues his research focus in these areas.

IVF

Monash IVF is recognised internationally as one of the foremost IVF units both in research and clinical work. Infertility and IVF are a cornerstone of professional practice.

He was involved with the Monash IVF group as early as 1984 and was invited by Prof. Carl Wood to become a full member of the team in 1988.

Direct involvement with advances in Assisted Reproductive Technologies has evolved into vastly improved pregnancy rates.

Obstetrics

There are few more rewarding experiences, in Medicine, than the delivery of a healthy baby to joyous new parents. Obstetrics continues to be an extremely satisfying career path.

Confinements are undertaken at Cabrini Hospital and Waverley Private Hospital. Confinements at Jessie McPherson Hospital are conducted, from time to time, especially for High Risk Obstetric patients.

Patients are advised to ring the rooms on (03) 9557 2135 as soon as their pregnancy has been confirmed, so that a booking can be made at the hospital of their choice. Enquires regarding fees can also be made at that time.

If contemplating pregnancy in the near future, a daily supplement of Folic Acid 400 microgrammes is advisable.

Surgery

Gynaecological surgery is undertaken at Monash Surgical Private Hospital, Cabrini and Waverley Private Hospital. The choice of hospital will, amongst other factors, depend on the condition to be treated and the complexity of surgery performed.

Dr Lawrence, although a senior consultant for Southern Health, has no control over the length of time that you may wait on the waiting list. This is determined by the hospital.

Dr Lawrence is proficient in general Gynaecological surgery with a focus on advanced laparoscopic & hysteroscopic surgery.

Ongoing Education

Ongoing education is a continuous process which is required for recertification as a specialist by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Conferences, Workshops, Training Courses and Medical Literature are an important part of medical practice.

Dr Lawrence finds that by working in teaching hospitals he has foremost access to new technology.

Center For Hand Surgery, Sydney NSW

The team of certified practicing physicians at the Centre for Hand Surgery is specialised in hand and wrist surgery and provides comprehensive surgical care for all hand and wrist conditions.

Center For Hand Surgery Services are

Trigger Finger
Dupuytren’s Contracture
de Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Microsurgery
Sports Injuries

Paul Maitino, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Oklahoma City OK

Paul Maitino, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Paul D. Maitino has been practicing orthopaedics in the Oklahoma City area for ten years. He is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and is fellowship trained in hip and knee replacement surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Maitino is a specialist in arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures, and has built a reputation as one the foremost orthopaedic specialists in the hip and knee replacement community. His specialties include arthroscopy, hip surgery, hip resurfacing surgery, partial hip resurfacing, and knee replacement.

Dr. Maitino has a long standing tradition of providing proper and attentive care to his patients, and prides himself on delivering minimized scarring and quick recovery time to his patients with minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Dr. Maitino has performed several thousand sports medicine cases, over 1,000 total hip replacements and close to 100 partial hip resurfacing procedures in the United States, as well as several more in Europe. A true orthopaedic expert, Dr. Maitino has a long history of treating joint diseases such as arthritis (osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis) and osteoporosis.

Undergraduate Degree, BS in Anatomy
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
University of New England – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine

Rotating Osteopathic Internship
UMDNJ-SOM Kennedy Hospital, Stratford, New Jersey

Orthopaedic Residency

Grandview and Southview Medical Center, Ohio University, Dayton, Ohio

Fellowship

Joint Implant Surgeons, Dr. Adolph Lombardi & Dr. Thomas Mallory

Professional & Academic Affiliations

American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Clinical Professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Fellow, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
Collaborator and Trainer with Stryker Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Lectures & Publications

Dr. Paul Maitino has established himself as a thought leader in the fields of orthopaedics and joint reconstruction (total hip replacement, partial hip resurfacing, and total knee replacement). Over the past two decades, Dr. Maitino has published numerous articles and given many lectures on total hip replacement, total knee replacement as well as general orthopaedics. Click below to find information about his published works.

Total Hip & Knee Replacement Publications
General Orthopaedic Lectures & Publications
Hospital Affiliations

Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma
Community Hospital

Colorado Orthopedic Consultants, Denver

We are a group of 8 fully accredited, board certified/eligible orthopedic surgeons in private practice. Since we each have an area of interest or subspecialization, we are able to provide the most advanced and up-to-date orthopedic care.

The scope of our practice ranges throughout the entire spectrum of surgical as well as nonsurgical care for injuries and disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system.

At Colorado Orthopedic Consultants, we provide treatment for all orthopedic injuries related to shoulder, elbow, hand & wrist, hip, knee, foot & ankle. Our physicians are specialized in sports medicine, arthroscopic and joint replacement surgeries.

Steven Agabegi, Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Cincinnati OH

Steven Agabegi, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Agabegi grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University. He then attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his surgical internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He then completed a spine surgery fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. After completing his fellowship, he returned to the Cincinnati area and has been practicing at UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center ever since.

Dr. Agabegi treats all conditions of the spine, from the most straightforward problems to the most complex spinal deformities. He has special expertise in treating complex spinal deformities in adults and adolescents, including scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback deformity and severe spondylolisthesis.

Dr. Agabegi is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His professional affiliations include the Scoliosis Research Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society.

Education

Pre-Medical Education (September 1993 – May 1997)

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Medical School (September 1998 – May 2002)

Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Post-graduate Training

Internship, General Surgery (July 2002 – June 2003)

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery (July 2003 – June 2007)

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery (August 2007 – July 2008)

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010

Scope of Practice

Steven Agabegi, MD is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disorders. His interests include the management of complex spine conditions including spinal deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis, and flatback deformity), complex spine reconstructions, degenerative spine disorders, revision surgery, tumors and trauma. Dr. Agabegi is an expertise in the treatment of specific spine conditions such as scoliosis, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and kyphosis.

Academic & Hospital Appointments

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Assistant Professor, Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Active Staff, Clinton Memorial Hospital
Courtesy Staff, The Christ Hospital
Courtesy Staff, Bethesda and Good Samaritan (Tri-Health)
Awards & Honors

American Orthopaedic Association – Resident Leadership Forum (2006)
Senior Resident Thesis Award (2006)
Alpha Epsilon Delta – National Pre-Medical Honor Society (1998)
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Temple University (1997)
Scholar’s List, Temple University (1995-96)
Golden Key National Honor Society (1994-1997)
Dean’s List, Temple University (1994-1997)
Research Grants

UOREF Grant, University of Cincinnati. Thumb Abduction Strength in Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, $13,500; 2005. Principle Investigator.

Publications & Presentations

Agabegi SS, Majid K, Fischgrund JS, Vaccaro AR, Patel T. Can Preoperative Radiographic Parameters be used to Predict Fusion in Noninstrumented Posterolateral Fusion for Degenerative Spondylolisthesis? Spine 36(26):E1709-14, 2011

Agabegi SS,Iorio TE, Wilson JD, Fischgrund JS. Juvenile xanthogranuloma in an adult lumbar spine: a case report. Spine 36(1): E69-73, 2011

Agabegi SS, Asghar F, Herkowitz HN.Spinal Orthoses.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 18(11): 657-67, 2010

Agabegi SS, FischgrundJS.: Contemporary Management of Isthmic Spondylolisthesis: Pediatric and Adult. Spine Journal 10(6): 530-543, 2010

Francke E, Demetropoulos C, Agabegi SS, Truumees E, Herkowitz HN.Distractive Force Relative to Initial Graft Compression in an In Vivo Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Model.Spine Journal 8(5): 37S-38S, 2008.

Agabegi SS,Stern P: Bias in Research. American Journal of Orthopaedics. 2008 May;37(5):242-8.

Agabegi SS, FischgrundJS.: Instrumentation of the Lumbar Spine for Degenerative Disorders. Arthritis and Arthroplasty: the Spine, Eds: Ludwig S, Poelstra K, Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. 2010

Agabegi SS, Montgomery DM, Herkowitz HN.: Degenerative Spondylolisthesis WithoutLysis, in The Textbook of Spinal Surgery, 3rd edition. Eds: Bridwell K. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.Due for Release 2011.

Agabegi SS,Kazemi N, Crawford AH. Pediatric Kyphosis: Scheuermann Disease and Congenital Kyphosis, in Rothman-SimeoneThe Spine, 6th edition. Eds: Herkowitz HN. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA. 2011

Agabegi SS, Connelly C, Fischgrund JS. Lumbar Interbody Cages, in Spine Surgery: Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management, 3rd Edition. Eds: Benzel EC. Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA.Due for Release 2011.

Agabegi SS, Noel J, Bilkhu S, Sengupta D, Herkowitz HN, Demetropoulos CK. Biomechanical evaluation of an Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Combined with Anterior or Posterior Supplemental Fixation. Submitted to Spine.

Agabegi SS, Biddinger A, Demetropoulos CK, Truumees E, Fischgrund JS, Herkowitz HN. A Sheep Model of Lumbar Disc Annular Defect Healing via Bone Morphogenetic Proteins.Submitted to Spine Journal.

Agabegi SS, Antekeier DP, Crawford AH, Crone K.Postlaminectomy Kyphosis in an Achondroplastic Adolescent Treated for Spinal Stenosis. Orthopedics 31(2): 168, 2008.

Agabegi SS, Freiberg RA, Plunkett JM, Stern PJ. Thumb Abduction Strength Measurement in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. J Hand Surg (Am). 2007 Jul-Aug;32(6):859-66.

Stern PJ, Agabegi SS, DiDonna ML, Kiefhaber TR. Proximal Row Carpectomy.J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2005 Sept.; 87 Suppl 1(Pt 2):166-74.

Abstracts

Francke E, Demetropoulos CK, Agabegi SS, Truumees E, Herkowitz HN.Distractive Force Relative to Initial Graft Compression in an In Vivo Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Model. North American Spine Society (NASS), 23rd Annual Meeting, October 14-18, 2008, Toronto CA

Agabegi SS, Noel J, Bilkhu S, Sengupta D, Herkowitz HN, Demetropoulos CK. “Load-sharing Capability of Anterior Tension Band Plate Comapred to Posterior Fixation used to supplement Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) – A Biomechanical Study in the Cadaveric Spine." Orthopaedic Research Society, 55th Annual Meeting, February 22-25, 2009, Las Vegas, NV

Francke E, Demetropoulos CK, Agabegi SS, Truumees E, Herkowitz HN.Distractive Force Relative to Initial Graft Compression in an In Vivo Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Model. Orthopaedic Research Society, 55th Annual Meeting, February 22-25, 2009, Las Vegas, NV

Books

Agabegi SS, Derby EA: Step-Up to Medicine. 2nd Edition Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.

Presentations

Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, March 21, 2012: Fusion & Low Back Pain: The Verdict is In.
Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, November 17, 2010: Current Concepts in Management of Flatback Deformity & Sagittal Imbalance.
Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH, October 15, 2008: Thoracolumbar Trauma.
Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, April 11, 2007: Bias in Research: Uncertainty-Based Medicine.
Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, May 16, 2005: Lumbar Disc Disease.
Grand Rounds; University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, December 17, 2003: Lower Cervical Spine Fractures & Dislocations.

Dr Matthew Wilkinson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pimlico QLD

Matthew Wilkinson, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialising in sports injury management and arthroplasty of the upper and lower limb Mater at the Medical Centre, Townsville

Visiting medical officer at The Townsville Hospital
Co-director of The Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland (ORIQl)
Adjunct senior lecturer, James Cook University
Sub specialist in arthroscopic procedures

Qualifications

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine (University of Queensland 1999)
FRACS (Ortho) Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons 2009

Fellowships and Academic Awards

Lower limb arthroplasty and sports injuries of the hip and knee, London UK, Mr Fares Haddad
Reconstructive arthroplasty, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Canada, Dr Jordan Leith
Dr Magdalene Brodie Memorial Award, University of Queensland, 1999
Trevor-Taylor Research Award, Royal Darwin Hospital, 2003
Meritorious presentation, Surgical Research Society Australasia, Melbourne, 2004

Memberships

Australian Medical Association
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Australian Orthopaedic Association
Queensland Shoulder Society
Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society
Orthopaedic Outreach
Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation Queensland

Current Hospital Appointments

Senior Medical Officer, Department of Orthopaedics, Townsville Hospital
Visiting Medical Officer, Mater Hospital, Townsville
Visiting Medical Officer, Townsville Day Surgery, Townsville

Special Interests

My particular areas of interest in orthopaedics include:

Arthroscopy
Joint preservation procedures
Joint replacement surgery
Orthopaedic research

Christopher P Silveri, Orthopaedic Neurosurgical Spine Surgeon, Fairfax

Christopher Silveri, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Christopher P Silveri is an Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical spinal surgeon who specializes in non-operative and operative treatment of spinal disorders. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He also serves as investigator for new osteobiologic bone graft advances in spinal surgery and has been asked to train surgeons nationwide in the FDA approved disc replacement technologies.

His practice accepts patients of all age groups. He treats neck, back, arm and leg pain, numbness, degenerative arthritis of the spine, disc problems, fractures and other spinal trauma, pinched nerves or other nerve injuries, deformity or curvature of the spine, infections, and cancer-related illness. Dr. Silveri offers scoliosis screening and treatment for both children and adults, and complex reconstructive care for those patients who have previously undergone surgery.

Dr. Silveri completed undergraduate studies at Georgetown University where he received cum laude honors. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1989 where he received the departmental award for excellence in orthopaedic surgery. He also completed a fellowship year specializing in neurosurgical spinal surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Silveri completed his formal orthopaedic surgical residency training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. He also completed a fellowship year in Reconstructive Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. Silveri is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University and a clinical instructor with George Washington University Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a past Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery for INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr. Silveri is a member of the North American Spine Society, The Medical Society of Virginia, Fairfax County Medical Society, and is currently on staff at INOVA Fair Oaks and Fairfax Hospitals, and Columbia Reston Hospital.

Publication

Dr. Silveri has published numerous articles and has edited and authored a textbook on Spinal Trauma. He is also an Editor on Spine Universe.com, a web site created to educate and inform both the layperson and professional on topics related to the spine.

Dr. Silveri has been named in the Washingtonian Magazines list of Top 100 spine surgeons. He is also listed in the Cambridge Who’s Who of Professional Medicine-2009 and the Consumer Research Guide to America’s Top Orthopedists-2009.

Marc M Zare, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, San Jose

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr. Zaré is a board-certified surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He completed his specialty training in general surgery at Georgetown University, Washington, DC in 2002 . During his residency, he developed a passion for minimally invasive mothods of performing surgery and focused his training on mastering his laparoscopic skills. He was recognized with many awards including the "Outstanding Resident in Laparoscopy" in 2001 given by Georgetown University Department of surgery, for his skills and keen interest in laparoscopic surgery. He also received the prestigious "String of Pearl" award nomination in 2002 by Georgetown University Medical School for dedication and commitment to teaching. In his final year of training, he was a chief resident and received the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination travel award.

After completing his specialty training in general surgery, Dr. Zaré received two years of additional sub-specialty training in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was also a clinical instructor of surgery at the University of North Carolina during this time. Upon completion, Dr. Zaré was appointed an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University, and the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Simulation at Boston VA Healthcare system. In Boston he developed an active laparoscopic practice between 2004-2008 and established the division of minimally invasive surgery where young residents from Boston and Harvard Universities rotated for training. In 2008, Dr. Zaré relocated to San Jose, California. He and his wife Eva are proud parents to Ella and Maxwell.
Practice

Dr. Zaré's practice is a multi-disciplinary advanced laparoscopic surgery practice, dedicated to increasing patient access to minimally invasive solutions. We have received every major award of distinction in healthcare including the prestigious "Center of Excellence" designation by the Surgical Review Corporation of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in recognition of our expertise in quality surgical care, Aexcel Status by Aetna, 3-star top rating by Cigna, 5-star top rating by Healthgrades, and most importantly the "Patient Choice" award by vitals.com every year since 2009 for excellence in clinical care given by patients to less than 6% of 720,000 active physicians nationwide.
Memberships

Dr. Zaré is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Publications and Invited talks

He has written several articles in journals including Annals of Surgery, Surgery, and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, on topics including Surgery for Severe Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Education, and Surgical Outcomes. Since 1994, Dr. Zaré has written three book chapters. He has given more than twenty scientific presentations at national and international meetings. In 2010 he was an invited panel speaker at the Northern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons where he presented his work on single incision laparoscopic surgery.

Texas Orthopedic Administrators Society

Welcome to the Texas Orthopaedic Administrators Association or T-BONES

T-Bones is an organization that was started in June of 1992 by a group of Orthopaedic Administrators in Texas. The original goals of the organization were to

    Develop a network in Texas for administrators who primarily deal with Orthopaedics
    Disseminate information through formal meetings as well as informal communications dealing with subjects of interest
    Provide input to State and other agencies regarding issues relevant ot our practices and patients.

In addition to the advances in Medicine, there have been significant changes in healthcare rules, regulations and reimbursements since 1992. Practices and its Administrators across the country are juggling their focus on a variety of areas — from contract negotiations with payers to streamlining your accounts receivable processes to finding ways to bring in new patients while being compliant with all the regulations. This is where we believe T-BONES is an essential partner to your practice.

What is T-Bones for:

    Provide a forum for the advancement of the field of Orthopaedic practice management in the State of Texas.
    Serve as a professional society allowing interaction and interchange by and among Orthopaedic practice executives and their staff members, enabling the exchange of ideas.
    Achieve the highest standards of Orthopaedic Practice Management through education of the community.
    Meet on a periodic basis to support and recognize the image and role of Orthopaedic practice managers.
    Network with fellow orthopedic executives from all over Texas and learn about the latest information in the industry.
    Work with state and national orthopedic associations to shape regulations and legislative issues effecting physician’s practices.

Jayantha Abeysinghe, Head and Neck Specialist Surgeon, Sydney

Jayantha Abeysinghe

Dr Jayantha Abeysinghe is a specialist surgeon with experience over 20 years as a surgeon. He had undergone training and obtained postgraduate qualification from three different countries.

He worked as a General and Head and Neck Surgeon in Sri Lanka and undergone post fellowship training in United Kingdom and became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His training in UK includes training in minimal access surgery and laparoscopic surgery.
He underwent further postgraduate training in Australia and completed post fellowship training in Endocrine surgery and Breast surgery.

He provides consultation and surgical procedures related to General, Head and Neck, Endocrine, Breast and Bowel surgery. He will be able to provide professional advice on your condition and different options available to treat your condition including surgery. When surgical procedure is required for the treatment of your condition he can discuss procedure in details, recovery period, issues related to returning to work and possible complications of your condition.

Professional Qualifications:

    FRACS
    FRCS (Eng)
    MS (General Surgery)
    MBBS

The common surgeries carried under his care:

    General surgery
    Thyroid surgery
    Laparoscopic gall bladder surgery
    Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
    Laparoscopy hernia surgery
    Salivary glands and neck surgery
    Bowel surgery
    Breast surgery
    Parathyroid surgery

Academic activities:

    He is actively participating in clinical teaching of medical students and doctors trained to be surgeons on a regular basis as a capacity of a General Surgeon in Sydney Teaching Hospitals.
    He actively participates in quality control and improvement of theater facilities in order to improve the standard of surgical care in the hospital
    He takes an active role in multidisciplinary meetings where patient care is involved in multiple specialties

Papers and Publications:

    Fate and complications of intravenous cannulae in Medical Wards – Abeysinghe J. D.  Kularatne N
   
    Presented at the Annual Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine – 1987
    Vascular Problems in Thoracic outlet obstruction – Abeysinghe J. D., Sheriffdeen A. H.

    Presented at the Annual Scientific sessions of the college of surgeons of Sri Lanka – 1989

    Management of Blunt splenic injury : Analysis of management techniques at Nepean Hospital – Dr. Jayantha Abeysinghe

    Presented at 2004 NSW Registrars’ papers day
    Early experience of Laparoscopic anterior resection in Canberra.

    Presented at Annual Scientific sessions of Royal College of Surgeons ACT Branch 2006

    Mimicry of Appendicitis Wen-Xiao Z, Abeysinghe J, Chua T , ANZ journal of surg,83, 3, March 2013 193-4.

Michael J Carlson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Provo UT

Michael Carlson

Michael J. Carlson, MD graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University and then attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed a 5-year Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Nebraska/Creighton Health Foundation. During his residency and fellowship he served as the team physician for many team sports. He completed a top sports and arthroscopy fellowship from the renowned Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI), pioneers in minimally invasive surgical techniques where he focused on arthroscopy of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle. During his fellowship, he published his research in scientific journals and has since presented his research at a number of national meetings. He and his wife currently have four children and are glad to be back in the Utah Valley area and a part of Central Utah Clinic.

EDUCATION

    Brigham Young University BS, Human Biology 2001 Provo, Utah
    Medical College of Wisconsin 2006 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

RESIDENCY

Creighton/University of Nebraska Health Foundation Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation 2006-2011 Omaha, Nebraska

FELLOWSHIP

Sports Medicine Southern California Orthopaedic Institute (SCOI) 2011-2012 Van Nuys, California

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident Member Arthroscopy Association of North America, Resident Member Arthroscopy Association of North America, Associate Member American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute

The physicians at Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute have extensive training in the care of various joint and sports related injuries. Our priority is to help you make a quick recovery and return to an active lifestyle. Our individualized approach to your treatment options enables us to help you make the best decision for your particular situation. We will not undertake any treatment without first explaining it fully and answering all of your questions.

At, Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute, we offer comprehensive high quality care for patients through every phase of their needed orthopaedic care. Our team of specialized orthopaedic surgeons provides every patient with a safe, effective, and personalized healthcare experience

Atlanta Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedic services include arthroscopic surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, join replacement, reconstructive surgery, spine disorders, elbow injuries and arthritis treatment

Monash Obstetrics, Clayton VIC

Monash Obstetrics is a private obstetric and gynaecological practice serving the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Our doctors are all specialist Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

In our new facility we provide obstetric, gynaecological and IVF Services. We also offer onsite pathology collection, specialist ultrasound, diabetic educators and paediatric services.

    General and High Risk Obstetrics
    Pre-Pregnancy Counselling
    Colposcopy
    Menstrual problems
    Infertility
    Endometriosis
    Laparoscopic and Minimal Invasive Surgery


Obstetric services

Dr Kashyap, Dr Shamon and Dr Binh T. Ly are staff specialists at Monash Medical Centre, a tertiary referral centre for high risk women and babies.

    Our caring team has delivered over 5,000 babies in Melbourne ranging from normal deliveries to very complicated obstetric care

    We always put our patients interests and needs first and seek to offer as many choices as possible

Managing all stages of pregnancy from pre-pregnancy planning to birth and beyond, we will guide you through your pregnancy and provide the best possible care for you and your baby.

Our team of doctors may be contacted at any time during the pregnancy should you have concerns.

We deliver at:

    Cabrini Malvern Private Hospital
    Jessie Macpherson Private Hospital
    Waverley Private Hospital
    Monash Medical Centre

Obstetric Conditions

    Morning Sickness
    Pre Pregnancy counselling
    Labour
    Post-Partum
    Breast Feeding

Associated Conditions
       
    Diabetes
    Blood Pressure
    Anaemia

Pradeep Kodali, Knee Surgeon, Houston Texas

Pradeep Kodali, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Pradeep Kodali recently entered in private practice after being an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Dr. Kodali knew at an early age that he wanted to become a physician. Because of that, he accepted during high school into an accelerated medical program where he obtained his undergraduate and medical school degrees in six years. He completed his orthopaedic surgery training at Northwestern University in Chicago working along side doctors for the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. Dr. Kodali then completed advanced training in orthopaedic sports medicine focusing on minimally invasive surgery of the knee and shoulder at the internationally recognized Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Kodali specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip and elbow injuries and disorders.

As an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Kodali’s goal is to return competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and patients of all ages to their previous level of activity. Dr. Kodali will use a multidisciplinary conservative approach with methods such as pharmacological therapy, physical or occupational therapy, injections, or bracing to help achieve this goal. Surgery is sometimes needed but often used in patients who fail these conservative measures.

Quality Medical Research, Nashville Tennessee

Quality Medical Research was created by Robert W Herring, Jr. M.D. through its work with the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry has been bringing the latest cutting edge treatment regimens to patients in middle Tennessee for the past 27 years. Dr. Herring has 3 decades of experience in Medical Research.

In October of 2013 Quality Medical Research hired Christina Stahl, Executive Research Director with over 18 years of clinical research experience, to diversify the scope of the research division. Our goal is to expand the multispecialty scope of our research facility and conduct a wide variety of clinical trials.

With the success of the new company and the growth that has happened we are now capable of conducting clinical trials phase I, II, III and IV

Dr John Radovanovic, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brisbane QLD

John Radovanovic, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr John Radovanovic is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. He obtained his medical degree at the University of NSW in 1999.

Following early orthopaedic exposure with trauma at Liverpool and St George Hospital in Sydney he completed his advanced training in Queensland whilst working at the Mater, Cairns Base, QEII and Princess Alexandra Hospitals. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2007.

In 2008 Dr Radovanovic undertook further specialist training in the United Kingdom at the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire, under the supervision of Mr Tim Spalding and Professor Damien Griffin. During this time he specialised in lower limb surgery, including techniques in knee arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy and joint replacement surgery.

On return to Australia in 2009, he continued to further his experience in trauma and joint replacement at Westmead Hospital in Sydney with Dr Roger Brighton. Later that year he started work as a consultant surgeon at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane.

Dr David W. Wimberley, Reconstructive Spine Surgeon, Houston

David Wimberley, Spine Surgeon

Dr. David W. Wimberley is a native of Houston, Texas. He attended The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wimberley maintained a 4.0 grade point average throughout medical
school, graduated first in his medical school class and received thehighest graduating student honor bestowed by the school, The Ho Din Award.

Upon completion of medical school Dr. Wimberley began his surgical specialty training at some of the most esteemed universities in the northeast. He completed his Surgical Internship and Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Harvard Medical School. He was honored when his mentors awarded him the distinction of Chief Resident of the Orthopedic Surgery Service at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.

Following his Orthopedic Surgery Residency training, Dr. Wimberley opted to continue his education and training as he began his sub-specialty, fellowship training. Fellowship training is recognized as
the highest level of medical training available. Dr. Wimberley completed two additional sub-specialty fellowships at Harvard Medical School. These fellowships were in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery.

After leaving Boston, he completed a third sub-specialty fellowship, and his second fellowship, in Spinal Surgery as a part of the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University Spine Surgery Fellowship
training program in Philadelphia. This unique educational experience allowed for combined training by both Neurosurgery and Orthopedic spinal specialist. Dr. Wimberley has been fortunate to receive both
orthopedic as well as neurosurgical spine surgical training.


There is no doubt that Dr. Wimberley’s world class training has prepared him to provide exceptional care of your spinal condition. He is one of a select group of Spine Surgeons in the world to have completed three sub-specialty fellowships, two of those focusing entirely on complex surgery of the spine. Couple that training with the thousands upon thousands of operations performed by Dr. Wimberley on his own patients during nearly a decade of busy clinical practice as an attending surgeon in the Texas Medical Center and it becomes clear that he possesses both the training and clinical experience to accurately diagnose and successfully treat the spectrum of spinal disease.

Michael Foster, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Auckland NZ

Michael Foster, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mike Foster is an orthopaedic surgeon in Auckland, specialising in all disorders of the hand, wrist and elbow.

He has a private practice at Auckland Bone and Joint Surgery, located at Ascot Hospital Greenlane in Auckland.

He also holds a public post with the Middlemore Hand Unit, at Middlemore Hospital, and is an Educator in Hand Teaching at the Middlemore Hospital, passing on his expertise in this area.

He did his medical training at the Auckland Medical School and has travelled overseas, completing fellowships in Toronto, Canada; Wrightington Hospital, in Manchester, England and Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.

In Toronto, from June – December 2008, he undertook a fellowship at Western Hospital. This is the leading hand unit in Toronto, specialising in replantations and complex hand problems.

From January – June 2009, he undertook a Fellowship at Wrightington Hospital, Manchester. This hospital is renowned as being the first in the world, to undertake the first Charnley procedure (Total Hip Joint replacement). He worked with Professor Stanley, in the Upper Limb unit, – covering hand wrist and elbow specialties, and Mr Ian Traill, who is a world leader in orthopaedics.

From July 2009 – June 2010, he undertook a fellowship at Brisbane Hospital, and worked with Mark Ross, who is one of the leading Upper Limb specialists in Australasia, and his colleagues.

He has also undertaken extensive Fellowships in New Zealand, with leading upper limb specialists.

Amitabha Das, Upper Gastrointestinal Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Liverpool NSW

Amitabha Das

Education / Professional Qualifications

    Granted Full Fellowship Royal Australasian college of Surgeons 2007 in General surgery.
    Foundation Member of The Australian and New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA) and The Australia and New Zealand Hepato-Biliary Association (ANZHPBA)
    Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) accreditation  for Colonoscopy and Upper GI endoscopy.
    Member of General Surgeons of Australia
    Awarded Master of Surgery, University of Sydney
    Awarded M.B.,B.S. in 1999 from University of Sydney.
    Graduated Dux of Fort Street High school Sydney 1993.

Professional Experience

Appointed as visiting medical officer in General and Upper gastrointestinal surgery to Liverpool hospital and Bankstown Hospitals. Also Appointed to St George Private, Sydney South West Private, Campbelltown Private.

Upper GI and Hepatobiliary surgery Fellow, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom, 2009

Fellow in Upper GI/HPB surgery, Sydney south west health, 2007

Hepatobiliary and upper gastrointestinal surgery fellow at Westmead Hospital, 2006
Publications

    Das A, Chang D, Biankin A, Merrett N "Pancreatitis following human papillomavirus vaccination" Medical Journal of Australia. Aug 2008
    Das A, Wilson R, Biankin AV, and Merrett ND “Surgical therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the upper gastrointestinal tract” Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract 13(7):1220-5, Jul 2009
    Humphris JL, Chang DK, Johns AL, Scarlett CJ, Pajic M, Jones MD, Colvin EK, Nagrial A, Chin VT, Chantrill LA, Samra JS, Gill AJ, Kench JG, Merrett ND, Das A, Musgrove EA, Sutherland RL, Biankin AV  “The prognostic and predictive value of serum CA19.9 in pancreatic cancer”Ann Oncol. 2012 Jul;23(7):1713-1722  (IF=2.27)
    Cosman PH, Chang D, Biankin AV, Das A, Merrett ND “Tumour seeding along needle biopsy tract in pancreatic cancer” ANZ J.Surg 2012: 82 (Suppl.1) HP66P; 101
    Merrett ND, Das A, Chang D, Biankin AV “Feasibility, safety and efficacy of laparoscopic resection of gastric GIST” ANZ J.Surg 2012: 82 (Suppl.1) HP40P; 94
    Lefter LP, Chang DK, Das A, Biankin AV, Merrett ND “Ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery complicating central pancreatectomy”     HPB 2011 13 (supp 3) P120 238
    Das A: Book Chapter “Medical problems of Athletes” Oxford Handbook of Sports Medicine, Oxford Univ Press, 1998 ,ISBN: 0192628909

Scientific Presentations

    Microwave ablation of liver lesions, presented ANZHBA congress meeting 2012
    Das A, Apostolou C, Haveman JW, Chang DK, Biankin AV, Merrett ND “Pancreatic Visceral aneurysms : Report of 3 cases and literature review”  Presented: Asia Pacific ANZHPB combined 3rd biennial congress: Melbourne sept 2011
    International Surgical Week Sept 2009, oral presentation on “Surgical management of upper GI tumours”
    Joint Royal College of Thailand and Royal Australasian college of Surgeons meeting Pattaya July 2007, oral presentaion on “New developments in Pancreatic Cancer”
    Sydney Upper GI society meeting Nov 2006, gave an invited oral presentation on “Current indications of the role of surgery in Peptic ulcer disease”
    Royal Australasian college of surgeons Annual surgical  meeting 2005.  poster presentation: “SMA syndrome: laparoscopic management”
    Australian Capital Territory  Registrars paper day 2003. Oral presentation “Non alcoholic Steatohepatitis”
    New South Wales Registrars paper day, 2002. Oral presentation NASH In the laparoscopic cholecystectomy Group”.

Professional Activities

    Robotic Liver Surgery Course/Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania USA, 2013
    Definitive surgical trauma care course, RACS Melbourne 2004
    Anatomy Dissection course,  University of Sydney 2000

Central States Orthopedics, Oklahoma

Central States Orthopedics (CSO) is dedicated to "Excellence in Orthopedic Care from Head to Toe."

With a combined 425 years of serving Tulsa and surrounding communities, Central States' 18 physicians consistently provide the highest level of professional care to patients and their families, covering a complete range of orthopedic care including:

    Hand Care
    Foot and Ankle
    Spine care
    General Orthopedics
    Total Joint Care
    Sports Medicine

Central States physicians accept most major Insurances and provide care to all segments of the population:

    Schools and Sports Teams
    Workers Comp
    Auto Accidents
    Medicare and Medicaid
    Physical Therapy

At Central States, we continuously strive to ensure each patient has a positive experience. We recognize a patient's time is valuable, and the staff works diligently to provide the most efficient care and service possible. Most new patients can be seen by a physician within 48 hours of scheduling the appointment.

Recent Patient Satisfaction Survey results:

    85% of patients responding indicate their visit to CSO was "better" or "best" compared to other physician office visits.
    98% would recommend CSO to family and friends.

Dr Michael South, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rockhampton QLD

Dr Michael South

I have been in practice as a specialist orthopaedic surgeon since 1991.  I grew up in Rockhampton then gained my medical qualifications at the University of Queensland. My speciality training in orthopaedic surgery was in Brisbane at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Brisbane Mater Hospital and Greenslopes Hospital. After further surgical experience in England, Germany and the USA, I commenced practice in Rockhampton in 1992.

A major part of my practice is surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. In addition, I also treat a wide variety of common orthopaedic conditions including

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (mini incision technique)
    Common Hand Conditions such as Dupuytren’s Contracture, De Quervain’s Condition and Trigger Finger
    Bunions and Claw Toes
    Fractures of the upper and lower limbs

Qualifications

Undergraduate (University of Queensland)

    Bachelor of Medicine (1983)
    Bachelor of Surgery (1983)
    Bachelor of Medical Science (1979)

Postgraduate

    Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics, 1991)
    Fellow, Australian Orthopaedic Association (1991)

Professional Memberships

    Australian Orthopaedic Association
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Australian Medical Association
    Queensland Shoulder Society

Registration

    Medical Board of Australia

Hospital Visiting Rights

    Mater Hospital Rockhampton
    Rockhampton Hospital

Committees

    Mater Hospital Rockhampton Medical Advisory Council
    Mater Hospital Rockhampton Infection Control/Haemovigilance Management Committee

Specific areas of interest

    Knee Replacement
    ACL Reconstruction and Meniscus Repair
    Knee Arthroscopy
    Hip Replacement
    Shoulder Surgery – Cuff repair, Impingement surgery, Stabilisation surgery for recurrent dislocation

My Practice Philosophy

The outcome of your treatment is critically important to me. I do my utmost to understand and communicate with my patients – to help them understand their conditions and their treatment options, along with the benefits and risks of those options. An important part of my job is to keep abreast of the latest technologies and treatment, and to incorporate into my practice those which offer safe and reliable prospects of improvement for my patients. Following your surgery, ongoing review and support are integral to a successful outcome. Readily accessible aftercare is an important benefit I provide as a surgeon based in Rockhampton.

My staff and I are dedicated to delivering professional, modern and caring orthopaedic practice to the Central Queensland community.

Personal

I have been happily married to Jill since 1983 and we have 2 children.

My sporting and recreational interests include:

    Fitness and Running
    Tennis
    Snow Skiing
    Target shooting
    Metalwork, welding, carbon fibre products
    History and Geology

Other

    Vice-President, Rockhampton Grammar School Past Students Association
    Sponsor, Tennis Rockhampton and QLD Cancer Council Relay for Life

Lan K Nguyen, Non Surgical Spine Specialist, Houston TX

Lan Nguyen, Non Surgical Spine Specialist

Lan K. Nguyen, MD is a Non-Surgical Spine Specialist, with a board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is specialized in pain management and non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders.
Dr. Nguyen graduated (Doctorate in Medicine) from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2002. She completed her Internship, Family Medicine in 2002-2003 at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, Baylor Affiliated, Baytown, Texas. She worked as a Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Washington University from 2003 to 2006.

Dr. Nguyen was awarded the Best Teaching Resident Award, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ResidencyatWashington University/BJH/SLCH Consortium in 2005-2006.

Dr. Nguyen is specifically trained to diagnose and treat painful muscle and nerve conditions by interventional pain management therapy including blocks/injections.

Her personal interests include tennis, travel, and coin collecting.

Houston Ortho Trauma, TX

The Orthopaedic Trauma Service at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston serves the community twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, by providing the highest quality of fracture care. We achieve this through innovative research, the education of future orthopedic surgeons, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Our multidisciplinary team includes surgeons and physicians who specialize in orthopedic fracture care and polytrauma. We are supported by our physician assistants, residents, and fellows.

Dr David Gordon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hertfordshire UK

David Gordon, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr David Gordon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in the treatment of foot, ankle and knee conditions, with a particular interest in sports injuries. His practice is based in London and Hertfordshire, England and has been practicing orthopaedics since 1998. He strives for surgical excellence and believes in involving his patients in decision making throughout their treatment. Fundamental to this is excellent communication.

He bases his management of orthopaedic conditions on the best scientific evidence available, together with state of the art equipment and techniques. Together with a dedicated team of sports physicians, musculoskeletalradiologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths,podiatrists and orthotists, Mr Gordon offers a comprehensive approach to the care of foot, ankle and knee conditions.

Professional Background
Training

Mr David Gordon is a fellowship trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in foot, ankle and knee surgery as well as trauma. He is on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register. He was raised in London and qualified from Liverpool Medical School. His 6 years specialist training took place in London, including the famous Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where he also spent an additional 2 years undertaking research, being awarded a Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate (MD).
Gold Medal

In recognition for his work on developing revolutionary amputation prosthesis at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Mr Gordon was awarded one of the highest accolades in British Orthopaedics, the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and British Orthopaedic Association Prize.
Fellowships

Mr Gordon was selected to undertake 2 sought after fellowships with world leading surgeons in Sydney, Australia. He spent a year learning state of the art techniques and developing his skills in foot and ankle sports and complex reconstructive surgery and sports knee surgery. Upon his return, he underwent a trauma fellowship at The Royal London Hospital Trauma Centre, treating the most complex, severely injured patients.

Qualifications and Degrees

MB ChB – Liverpool University Medical School (Distinction Cell Biology), 1998
MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
MD – Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate – University College London
FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) – Royal College of Surgeons
CCST – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics
General Medical Council (GMC UK) Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Clinical Interests

Mr Gordon’s interests are treatment of foot, ankle and knee conditions in particular sports injuries (tendon, ligament, cartilage, fractures) and arthroscopy (keyhole). He performs hallux valgus (bunion) and toe deformity corrections as well as knee, ankle and toe joint replacements.

Foot & Ankle Conditions

Cartilage, tendon and ligament sports injuries (including arthroscopic management)
Foot and ankle arthritis (including toe and ankle replacements and arthroscopic management)
Hallux valgus (bunion) and toe deformity corrections
Sprains, fractures and breaks

Knee conditions

Cartilage, tendon and ligament sports injuries (including arthroscopic management)
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Cartilage transplantation (MACI)
Knee arthritis (including partial and total knee replacements)

Trauma

Foot and ankle sprains, fractures and breaks
Upper and lower limb fractures, breaks and dislocations

Academic and Research Interests

Mr Gordon is committed to advancing the future of orthopaedic surgery by investigating both established and new technologies and techniques. He holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer position at University College London (UCL) where he lectures and conducts research. His interests include ankle instability (recurrent sprains), cartilage regeneration, hallux valgus (bunions) and patient satisfaction. He has published his research extensively in international journals and has written book chapters in major orthopaedic textbooks. He has presented his research globally, winning prizes for his work and has been invited to lecture as guest speaker. He continues to be involved in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and training.

Professional Memberships

Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons
British Orthopaedic Association
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
British Medical Association (BMA)

Personal Background

Mr Gordon lives in Hertfordshire with his wife and 3 children. He is an avid cyclist and escapes to the countryside roads most Sunday mornings, come rain or shine. As an ex University player, Mr Gordon enjoys watching rugby and having hand built a Westfield sports car, he follows Formula 1 passionately. His perfect holiday is skiing with the family.