Orthopedic Surgeon
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Specialization:
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 8/98
Advanced Training in Foot/Ankle Surgery
Education:
Fellowship
Fellow in Foot & Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, University of Texas at Houston
07/95 – 07/96
Director: Thomas O. Clanton, M.D.
Residency
The University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic
07/91 – 06/95
Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryMemphis, TN
Medical
University of Texas Health Science Center
08/86 – 06/90
San Antonio, TX
Degree: M.D.
Undergraduate
Texas A&M University
09/81 – 12/85
College Station, TX
Major – Biology
Degree – Bachelor of Science
Honors:
Medical
AOA
Nominated Outstanding Young Men of America
Undergraduate
Cum Laude – 1985
Dean’s List (Spring & Fall) – 1985
Distinguished Student Award 1982 – 1984
Employment
Azalea Orthopedics ,P.A.
10/01 – Present
East Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
08/96 – 10/01
Professional Titles
Partner, Azalea Orthopedics
Chairman, Orthopedic Section, East Texas Medical Center 2000-Present
President, Ambulatory Surgery Center of Tyler 2001-2003
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society
Texas Medical Association
Texas Orthopedic Association
Smith County Medical Society
Licensure
Texas H9787
Research
Analysis of Distal Chevron Biplane First Metatarsal
Osteotomy with Lateral Release for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus
Publications
Stephenson KA; Beck TL; Richardson EG. “Plantar dislocation of the Metatarsophalangeal joint: case report”,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee – Campbell Clinic, Memphis.
Foot Ankle Int 1994 (8): 446-9.
Monthly Newsletter — Texas Orthopedic Association E-Connect