Specialization: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Interests

Lower Extremities, Knee and Ankle, Bunions

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

Board Certifications

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 8/98

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 Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic ,P.A.
  10/01 - Present
• East Texas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
  08/96 - 10/01

Professional Titles

• Partner, Azalea Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
• 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.