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
Higher 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 CiteWeightbearing Protocols and Outcomes in Open Surgical Management of Haglund Syndrome: A Large Retrospective Analysis.
Journal Article Foot Ankle Orthop · January 2025 BACKGROUND: Following insertional Achilles tendinopathy debridement and Haglund prominence resection for Haglund syndrome, patients undergo varying degrees of weightbearing limitation (weightbearing as tolerated [WBAT], partial weightbearing [PWB], touchdo ... Full text Link to item CiteComplications Following Surgical Treatment of Haglund's Syndrome With and Without Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer.
Journal Article J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev · December 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: In the surgical treatment of Haglund syndrome, combining a flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer with Achilles tendon may improve plantarflexion strength and reduce strain on the repaired Achilles tendon. However, there is limited resear ... 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.