Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Facility Roseville Medical Center Department of Musculoskeletal Services Address 1600 Eureka Rd. Medical Office Building (MOB) 1st and 2nd floors Roseville CA 95661 Map & Directions Telephone Office: (916) 784-4045 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

What is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)?

My Specialty and Why I Chose it

I am an orthopedic surgeon which means I specialize in treating injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. I enjoy all aspects of orthopedic surgery but I especially enjoy the challenging field of adult reconstructive surgery which involves total joint replacements in patients who have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis.

My Credentials

Medical school	Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Internship	Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA
Residency	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship	Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board certification	Orthopedic Surgery, Am Osteo Board of Orthopedic Surgery

My Practice Philosophy

I enjoy spending time with my patients and educating them to help them make informed decisions about their treatment and care. My goal as an orthopedic surgeon is to promote health, healing, reduction of pain and an increase in function thereby increasing my patients' quality of life. My treatment methods and options are based upon the medical literature and on evidenced-based medicine. I am always happy to discuss the various treatment options available and the pros and cons of all of them. Although I am a surgeon, I will try nonsurgical treatment options whenever possible.

My Tenure with Kaiser Permanente

I have been a part of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group since 2005. I joined Kaiser after completing my orthopedic surgery residency and my adult reconstructive fellowship.

Why I Like Practicing Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

I enjoy practicing at Kaiser Permanente because it allows me the freedom to care for my patients without having to spend my day worrying about all of the financial pressures of practice. I have the ability to use any equipment or implant I feel will help my patients best. I work with a great group of doctors who are truly committed to their patients well-being. The orthopedic surgeons in our group are truly experts in our field. This is a huge advantage for our patients because of our ability to collaborate and consult with each other to obtain the best outcomes for our patients.

My Professional Affiliations and Interests

My interests include all aspects of orthopedic surgery from pediatric fractures to orthopedic trauma. My special interest though is in adult reconstructive surgery. I am a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California, the California Medical Association, and the Placer-Nevada County Medical Association

On a Personal Note…

I grew up on a small ranch in Loma Rica California just outside of Marysville. After graduating from Marysville High School I attended the University of California Davis and graduated with a degree in Microbiology. After medical school, my orthopedic surgery residency was completed under the direction of Dr. John McPhilemy D.O., team doctor of the Philadelphia 76ers; my fellowship training was completed under the direction of Dr. Robert Booth, Dr. David Nazarian, and Dr. Jess Lonner. Once my medical training was completed, I wanted to return home to northern California and joining Kaiser Permanente afforded me this opportunity.

I am also fluent in German and in my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, snow boarding, classic muscle cars and working on my dad’s ranch.

About My Home Page

Thank you for your interest and taking the time to learn more about me and the Department of Orthopedics at Kaiser Permanente. There are a number of links to clinical information as well as a link to the websites of other members in my department. You can even use this site to refill your prescriptions, or request an appointment with your physician. If you have any questions about your care in our department, please feel free to call me at anytime. Our entire department and I want to be certain that all of your concerns and needs are addressed. If you need to schedule an appointment with me please call (916)784-5051. Thank you.

Following are some links I hope you will find beneficial:

• Patient information from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
• American Osteopathic Association
• Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California

Be sure to visit the Kaiser Permanente Website for additional information regarding appointments, prescriptions, health education classes and other health-related topics. You can also click on my department link above to receive additional health information.

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