Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky. Director of Sports Medicine as well as Program Director of the accredidated fellowship program in Sports Medicine. Head team Orthopedic surgeon to the UK Wildcats. Born and raised in Torrance, California: received his BS degree from the UCR-UCLA program in Biomedical Sciences and MD degree at UCLA. Completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Southern California followed by a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of Pittsburgh under director Freddie H. Fu, MD. Selected in 1995 by the AOA as a John Fahey North American traveling Fellow; selected by the AOSSM-ESSKA as a traveling fellow in 1997. Served on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of orthopedic surgeons.. Serves on many national committee appointments including the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Association. Has Published over 90 peer reviewed manuscripts as well as over 20 book chapters. Have  presented at multiple national and international meetings on varied  complex topics related to knee and shoulder problems in the athletically active. Annually selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” by Castle Connelly as well as “Top Doctors” in America. Resides in Lexington Ky., Thoroughbred race horse capitol of the world and home to the National Champion UK Wildcats with his family, wife Nancy, son Brandon 17 and daughters Kelsey 15 and Lauren 13. Outside interests including all outdoor activities particularly spending time with the family, fly fishing, skiing, and golf.