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American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Georgetown University

2009, Washington, DC

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine

2013, Washington, DC

Internship

University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center

2014, Dallas, TX

Residency

University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center

2018, Dallas, TX

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2019, Boston, MA

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General) | Publications

  1. "Cured" patients with early-onset idiopathic scoliosis after serial casting are at risk of recurrence at intermediate follow-up. Spine Deform. 2025 May 03. View "Cured" patients with early-onset idiopathic scoliosis after serial casting are at risk of recurrence at intermediate follow-up. Abstract

  2. The roommate: does double-occupancy rooming impact recovery from pediatric spinal fusion surgery? Spine Deform. 2025 May 02. View The roommate: does double-occupancy rooming impact recovery from pediatric spinal fusion surgery? Abstract

  3. Instrumentation using robotics coupled with navigation in pediatric spine deformity surgery: a technical report of sacropelvic instrumentation. Spine Deform. 2025 Feb 01. View Instrumentation using robotics coupled with navigation in pediatric spine deformity surgery: a technical report of sacropelvic instrumentation. Abstract

  4. Validation of Examination Maneuvers for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Telehealth Setting. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Dec 04; 106(23):2249-2255. View Validation of Examination Maneuvers for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis in the Telehealth Setting. Abstract

  5. Using Immersive Virtual Reality to Classify Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries. Cureus. 2024 Jul; 16(7):e64851. View Using Immersive Virtual Reality to Classify Pediatric Thoracolumbar Spine Injuries. Abstract

  6. More Than a Flesh Wound: Trisomy 21 Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Have High Odds of Wound Complications. Global Spine J. 2025 Apr; 15(3):1526-1532. View More Than a Flesh Wound: Trisomy 21 Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Have High Odds of Wound Complications. Abstract

  7. Is the Child Opportunity Index a Factor in Surgical Outcomes for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 May-Jun 01; 44(5):e394-e399. View Is the Child Opportunity Index a Factor in Surgical Outcomes for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis? Abstract

  8. Utility of postoperative laboratory testing after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Spine Deform. 2024 Mar; 12(2):375-381. View Utility of postoperative laboratory testing after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Abstract

  9. Late-presenting dural leak following spine fusion in the pediatric population. Spine Deform. 2023 Nov; 11(6):1371-1380. View Late-presenting dural leak following spine fusion in the pediatric population. Abstract

  10. Minimizing Surgeon Radiation Exposure During Operative Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Aug 01; 43(7):414-417. View Minimizing Surgeon Radiation Exposure During Operative Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Abstract

  11. Robotics Coupled With Navigation for Pediatric Spine Surgery: Initial Intraoperative Experience With 162 Cases. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 May-Jun 01; 43(5):e337-e342. View Robotics Coupled With Navigation for Pediatric Spine Surgery: Initial Intraoperative Experience With 162 Cases. Abstract

  12. Use of a high-speed drill in robotics coupled with navigation for pediatric spine surgery. J Robot Surg. 2023 Aug; 17(4):1511-1516. View Use of a high-speed drill in robotics coupled with navigation for pediatric spine surgery. Abstract

  13. Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Apr 01; 43(4):218-226. View Quantitative Sensory Changes Following Posterior Spinal Fusion to Treat Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Abstract

  14. The Reliability of the AO Spine Upper Cervical Classification System in Children: Results of a Multi-Center Study. J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Apr 01; 43(4):273-277. View The Reliability of the AO Spine Upper Cervical Classification System in Children: Results of a Multi-Center Study. Abstract

  15. The Effects of Body Mass Index and Spine Flexibility on Surgical Outcomes for Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2022 Nov 01; 47(21):1483-1488. View The Effects of Body Mass Index and Spine Flexibility on Surgical Outcomes for Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Abstract

  16. When Will You Succeed Casting Patients With Early-onset Scoliosis? Prospective Evaluation of Predictive Radiographic Parameters. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Jul 01; 42(6):293-299. View When Will You Succeed Casting Patients With Early-onset Scoliosis? Prospective Evaluation of Predictive Radiographic Parameters. Abstract

  17. Prioritizing Elective Surgical Cases During a Pandemic or Global Crisis: The Elective-Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Timing (E-POST) Score. J Pediatr Orthop. 2022 Apr 01; 42(4):e397-e401. View Prioritizing Elective Surgical Cases During a Pandemic or Global Crisis: The Elective-Pediatric Orthopedic Surgical Timing (E-POST) Score. Abstract

  18. Double Sublaminal Band Passage Technique for Spinal Deformity Correction. Cureus. 2022 Feb; 14(2):e22719. View Double Sublaminal Band Passage Technique for Spinal Deformity Correction. Abstract

  19. Operative Treatment of Cervical Spine Injuries Sustained in Youth Sports. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Nov-Dec 01; 41(10):617-624. View Operative Treatment of Cervical Spine Injuries Sustained in Youth Sports. Abstract

  20. Intraoperative Use of Robotics With Navigation for Pedicle Screw Placement in Treatment of Pediatric High-grade Spondylolisthesis: A Preliminary Report. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Nov-Dec 01; 41(10):591-596. View Intraoperative Use of Robotics With Navigation for Pedicle Screw Placement in Treatment of Pediatric High-grade Spondylolisthesis: A Preliminary Report. Abstract

  21. The Use of Robotics Coupled With Navigation for Pediatric Congenital Spine Deformity. HSS J. 2021 Oct; 17(3):289-293. View The Use of Robotics Coupled With Navigation for Pediatric Congenital Spine Deformity. Abstract

  22. Variability in Antibiotic Treatment of Pediatric Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion at A Single Institution. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jul 01; 41(6):e380-e385. View Variability in Antibiotic Treatment of Pediatric Surgical Site Infection After Spinal Fusion at A Single Institution. Abstract

  23. Growth-Friendly Spine Surgery in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 04 21; 103(8):715-726. View Growth-Friendly Spine Surgery in Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Abstract

  24. Peroneal Nerve Function Before and Following Surgical Excision of a Proximal Fibular Osteochondroma. J Pediatr Orthop. 2021 Jan; 41(1):61-66. View Peroneal Nerve Function Before and Following Surgical Excision of a Proximal Fibular Osteochondroma. Abstract

  25. Spinal Deformity in Sotos Syndrome: First Results of Growth-friendly Spine Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Oct; 40(9):453-461. View Spinal Deformity in Sotos Syndrome: First Results of Growth-friendly Spine Surgery. Abstract

  26. Pediatric acute leg compartment syndrome after peroneus longus rupture: a case series. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2020 Jul; 29(4):355-358. View Pediatric acute leg compartment syndrome after peroneus longus rupture: a case series. Abstract

  27. Intraoperative Use of O-arm in Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery. J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Apr; 40(4):e266-e271. View Intraoperative Use of O-arm in Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery. Abstract

  28. Halo-gravity traction for the treatment of pediatric cervical spine disorders. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2020 04 01; 25(4):384-393. View Halo-gravity traction for the treatment of pediatric cervical spine disorders. Abstract

  29. Halo-Gravity Traction for the Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders. Spine Deform. 2019 Nov; 7(6):1026-1027. View Halo-Gravity Traction for the Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders. Abstract

  30. Perioperative acute neurological deficits in instrumented pediatric cervical spine fusions. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2019 11 01; 24(5):528-538. View Perioperative acute neurological deficits in instrumented pediatric cervical spine fusions. Abstract

  31. Congenital fibular deficiency: a review of thirty years' experience at one institution and a proposed classification system based on clinical deformity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Jun 15; 93(12):1144-51. View Congenital fibular deficiency: a review of thirty years' experience at one institution and a proposed classification system based on clinical deformity. Abstract

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General) | Education

Undergraduate School

Wellesley College

1994, Wellesley, MA

Medical School

University of Florida College of Medicine

1998, Gainesville, MA

Internship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

1999, Cleveland, OH

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

2003, Cleveland, OH

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Boston Children’s Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (General) | Publications

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