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Elite Center 
Education
1991 Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (SCPM) Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
1987 University of the Ozarks Clarksville, Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Minor in Chemistry)
Surgical Training (Residency, PSR – 12)
Norwegian – American Hospital – Chicago Illinois
Chief Resident
12 Month Podiatric Surgical Residency, June 1991 – 1992
One of the top one year surgical programs in Chicago
State License
Current Arkansas Podiatric License
Hospital Affiliations
Director/Chief of Podiatric Medicine Department
• Physicians Specialty Hospital –...
• Northwest Medical Center of Washington County – Springdale, Arkansas
• Started the Podiatric Medical Staff Division, May 1993
• Northwest Medical Centers of Benton County – Bentonville, Arkansas Started the Podiatric Medical Staff, September 1993
Professional Associations
• American Podiatric Medical Association, Member since 1993
• Arkansas Podiatric Medical Association, Member since 1993
• Diplomate, American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
• Published Research Papers
• Journal of Current Podiatric Medicine, November / December 1990 issue
Misc. Activities & Affiliations
• Public Lecture on Podiatric Health and Services
• Participation Physician with various HMOs, PPO
• America’s Top Podiatrists by Consumer’s Research Council of America
• Top Podiatrists in Arkansas 2014
Advanced Skills Training
This Lapiplasty® surgeon has attended a Lapiplasty® Advanced Skills Training course in the last 24-months
Surgeon Trainer
This Lapiplasty® surgeon trains other surgeons on the Lapiplasty® Procedure
Mini-Incision™ Procedure
This Lapiplasty® surgeon performs the Lapiplasty® Mini-Incision™ Procedure
