Overview
I specialize in treating patients with all types of foot and ankle problems. Whether it's a simple ankle sprain or a complex foot/ankle reconstruction, I take pride in providing my patients with the expertise and resources here at Duke University but with the availability and convenience of a community-based setting. I enjoy treating patients of all ages with the goal of getting them back to their full activity as quickly and safely as possible. Most importantly, I believe in educating my patients about their issues, allowing them to better understand their health, how it affects their overall well-being, and providing them with the knowledge to become an integral part of their own healing process. Although some patients may require surgery, I try my best to maximize non-surgical treatment, knowing how much of an impact these decisions will have on someone's day-to-day life.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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2021 - Present
Orthopaedic Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Short-term Adverse Events Following Ankle Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis: A Matched Analysis of Recent Nationally Representative Data.
Journal Article Foot Ankle Spec · June 2025 BackgroundSurgical management of ankle osteoarthritis (AOA) includes Ankle Arthrodesis (AA) or Total Ankle Arthroplasty (TAA). The purpose of this study was to analyze data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) to elucidate differe ... Full text Link to item CiteBreaking the Glass Ceiling: Female Speaker Representation at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Annual Meetings Over Time.
Journal Article Foot Ankle Orthop · April 2025 BACKGROUND: Female representation among residents and practicing surgeons in orthopaedics remains disproportionately low at 19.3% and 7.4%, respectively. This study investigates female representation in speaker roles at American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle So ... Full text Link to item CiteHigher BMI Is Associated With Wound Breakdown Following Resection of Haglund Deformity.
Journal Article Foot Ankle Int · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Haglund deformity is characterized by an enlarged posterosuperior calcaneus, often with inflammation of the retrocalcaneal bursa and Achilles tendon. This study aims to determine if obesity is associated with an increased rate of complications ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Fresh Tissue Lab
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Conmed Corporation · 2023 - 2023View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
West Virginia University ·
2012
M.D.