About Me
Growing up, I had firsthand experience with medical care — both personally and through a close family member dealing with chronic orthopedic issues. I saw how musculoskeletal pain could be physically and emotionally debilitating. Watching their journey through diagnosis, surgery and rehabilitation gave me a deep respect for medicine’s ability to restore function, dignity and quality of life.
These experiences sparked my interest in medicine, but it was the desire to alleviate pain and help people return to the things they love that ultimately drew me to orthopedic surgery. Today, I find the most reward in seeing patients walk without pain, return to sports or simply regain confidence in their movement. Being part of that recovery process is a privilege I never take for granted.
My clinical focus includes comprehensive shoulder care, knee preservation and elbow sports injuries. For the shoulder, I treat conditions ranging from rotator cuff tears to instability and arthritis, using procedures like arthroscopic repair, labral stabilization and shoulder arthroplasty. In the knee, I focus on preservation techniques such as ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair or transplantation, cartilage restoration and realignment osteotomies. For the elbow, I treat sports-related injuries like UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery) and lateral epicondylitis, always prioritizing evidence-based rehab and surgical solutions only when necessary.
What I enjoy most is working closely with each patient to build a thoughtful, personalized care plan — surgical or non-surgical — that fits their goals. It’s not just about repairing structures; it’s about restoring movement, confidence and quality of life.
Outside of medicine, I recharge by spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors. Whether skiing, running, hiking or simply being around animals, those moments help me reset and stay grounded. They remind me why wellness — both physical and emotional — is so important.
I find the most reward in seeing patients walk without pain, return to sports or simply regain confidence in their movement. Being part of that recovery process is a privilege I never take for granted.
Experience
- Sports Medicine
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Orthopaedic Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
- Rotator Cuff Repair with Biological Augmentation
- Arthroscopic Anatomic Graft Reconstruction (AAGR)
- Same-Day Discharge After Orthopedic Surgery
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
- American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
- Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA)
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS)
- AO Foundation
- Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS)
- Medical Council of Canada (MCC)
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My Locations
206 Cornelia Street
Suite 201
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2779
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. For behavioral health services, coverage may differ from medical benefits — even if your insurance plan is accepted. All patients are encouraged to contact their insurer to confirm coverage before scheduling.
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- Carelon (formerly Beacon) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna (as part of MVP Strategic Alliance)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Coventry Health Care / First Health
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Managed Physical Network (MPN)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (NY and VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 5/28/2026
