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Board Certified in Forefoot, Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Practice: Foot & Ankle Clinic of Montana, PC

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION:

California College of Podiatric Medicine (CCPM)

San Francisco, California 1988-1992

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

June, 1992

California State University at Long Beach (CSULB)

Long Beach, California 1982-1985

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (PT)

December, 1985

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE

Foot and Ankle Clinic of Montana, P. C.

926 13th Avenue South

Great Falls, Montana 59405

1995 - Present

Washington Center for Specialty Surgery

Podiatric Resident/Fellow

Seattle, Washington 98125

1992-1995

AO Fellowship with Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., MD

Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, Washington

September 26-November 18, 1994

Physical Therapist, CCPM Physical Therapy Department

San Francisco, California

1989-1990

Physical Therapist

Sutter Solano Medical Center

Vallejo, California .

1988-1992

Physical Therapist, Private Practice

General Orthopedics/Sports Medicine

Torrance, California

1985-1988

HONORS

Sceptor Award (CCPM) 1992

Earl G. Kaplan Award (ACFAS) 1992

Who's Who Among Students in American

Universities and Colleges 1991-1992

Dean's Scholarship (CCPM) 1989-1992

Honor's List (CCPM) 1989-1992

Pi Delta National Honor Society (CCPM) 1989-1990

ORGANIZATIONS

President, Montana Podiatric Medical Association, 1999-Present

POSITIONS

Diplomat, American Board of Podiatric Surgery-1999

Examination Committee Member, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 1999-Present

Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 1999-Present

Clinical Advisor, Northwest Podiatric Foundation, For Education & Research, 1996-Present

Montana Podiatric Medical Association, 1995-Present

Orthopedic Section of the APTA: 1992-Present

American Podiatric Medical Association1988-Present

American Physical Therapy Assoc. (APTA): 1985-Present

PAPERS/RESEARCH

1. "The Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament: Anatomical Variations and

Relationship to the Talus". JAPMA. 81(9): 479-485, 1991

2. "Anatomical Variation of the Tibial Plafond: The Anteromedial Tibial Notch."

JFAS. 33(4): 419-426, 1994.

3. "A Critical Evaluation of Anterior Drawer Measurements in the Ankle Joint"

Clin Orthop. 334: 215-224, 1997.

4. "A Biomechanical Analysis of the First Metatarsaocuneiform Arthrodesis"

JFAS. 37(5) 376-385, 1998

5. "Repair of Articular Cartilage Defects: A Literature Review".

LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

1. "Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Foot". American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. August 1999

2. "Subtalar Joint Instability". Northwest Podiatric Foundation Seminar.

Las Vegas Vegas, Nevada. September 1998.

3. "Use of the Anchorlok for Repairing the Lateral Ankle Ligaments".

Northwest Podiatric Foundation Seminar. Lake Tahoe, Nevada. February 1997.

4. "The Physician-Physical Therapist Connection: Enhancing Clinical Outcomes Through EffectiveCommunication". WPMA Annual Meeting.

Port Ludlow, Washington. April 1997.

5. "Biomechanical Assessment of Fixation Patterns for the First Metatarsal

Cuniform Arthrodesis" Montana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Summer Seminar. July 1996.

6. "Posterior Heel Pain: Achilles Insertional Calcific Tendonitis". Montana Podiatric Medical Association Annual Summer Seminar. July 1996.

7. "Charcot Arthropathy Involving Lisfranc's and Metatarsophalangeal Joints: A Case Presentation". Northwest Podiatric Foundation Scientific Seminar Entitled: Case Studies. May 1995.

8. Anatomical Variations of the Tibial Plafond: The Anteromedial Tibial Notch". American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Seminar. March 1995.

9. "Calcaneal Cuboid Joint Bone Block Distraction Fusion for Correction of Lateral Peritalar Subluxation of the Foot". Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Mid-Winter Seminar. January 1995.

10. "Soft Tissue Fixation to Bone". Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine Mid-Winter Seminar. January 1995.

11. "The Anterior Drawer Test: A Comparison of Measurement Methods for Assessing Talar Excursion". The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Seminar. February 1994.

12. "Stress Radiography of the Ankle and Foot". Northwest Podiatric Foundation Scientific Seminar Entitled: Diagnostic Imaging of the Foot and Ankle. February 1994.

13. "Use of Cannulated Screws, Soft Tissue and Absorbable Pins: A Surgical Demonstration". Northwest Podiatric Foundation Scientific Seminar Entitled: Forefoot Surgery Demonstration and MRI Workshop. December 1993.

14. "Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy". Northwest Podiatric Foundation Scientific Seminar Entitled: Podiatric Neurology Update. November 1992.