My approach to treating and caring for patients has been established over 24 years of clinical practice. I believe my responsibility, as a healthcare provider is to first gather all the pertinent information about my patient’s disease or injury. I allow as much time as necessary for my patient to give me an in-depth history. Once I have obtained the appropriate history and performed my examination to arrive at the diagnosis, I recommend treatment options. My diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations are based on treatment algorithms beginning with the most conservative and progressing as indicated. I take the time to ensure that my patient and family members are well informed about all the aspects of their disease or injury including prognosis and treatment options.
I began my career in medicine at 19 years old as an Air Force medic and have had the privilege to serve for over 25 years. I attended a top Physician Assistant program at the University of Utah and received advanced training in Orthopedics from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. I have worked with and have been trained by some of the best Orthopedic Surgeons in their subspecialties.
My in-depth experience has included several years of orthopedic spine surgery, joint replacement surgery including shoulders, hips, and knees, sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma surgery. Overall, I have spent a vast amount of time in each orthopedic subspecialty, a total of over 24 years in the field of orthopedic surgery.
Orthopedics
Medicare
BCBSAZ Commercial & Medicare Advantage
AETNA Commercial (including Meritain) & Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Cigna Commercial & Medicare Advantage
Humana & Humana Medicare Advantage
Devoted
TriWest
Banner Health Network
BCBSAZ BHN Advantage
AARP medicare Complete BHN
UHC Medicare Solutions BHN
United Healthcare
AARP Medicare Complete
UHC Medicare Solutions
Optum Network
State AHCCCS
CMDP
UHC Community Plan-complete Care
Banner University Health Plans
Community Hospital Clinics are located in Wickenburg, Wittmann, and Congress. We sincerely follow our mission to provide quality health and wellness services where the patient, family, and community come first.
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