Education

Undergraduate Studies

Xavier University – New Orleans, LA

Medical School

Howard University College Of Medicine – Washington D.C.

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System – Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine and Shoulder Arthroplasty, Rush University, Chicago, IL

Memberships

• America Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
• American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
• Mid-America Orthopedic Association
• Former Fellow Team Physician, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, DePaul University
• Former Team Physician, Oakland University, Wayne State University
• Team Physician, Minnesota Timberwolves (2021-present)

Professional Interests

• Injury prevention, treatment and joint preservation in basketball players – Understanding the risk factors for injuries, methods for preventing injuries as well as treatment and maximizing performance/joint preservation after treatment.
• Non operative management and physical therapy
• Surgical techniques – minimally invasive, arthroscopic and open surgical methods
• Hip impingement and Hip Arthroscopy
• Joint preservation Surgery
• Opioid sparing surgery and pain management
• Blood Flow restriction therapy
• Orthopedic Education

Personal Interests

• Collegiate and professional sports
• Basketball