I was a triathlete. Then after a race, a disk in my spine ruptured and I didn’t know if I’d ever walk—much less race—again. After multiple surgeries and physical therapy, I’m back on my feet but my goals have changed. While I’d love to get back to competitive sports, I understand that my life has changed. My mission has changed. I know what it’s like to be a patient and that’s changed the way I am as a doctor.
I understand how it feels to be injured.
Too often the tunnel vision we develop in medicine through sub-specialization does not allow us to see the patient, just the problem. I have learned this by being the injured patient, and now I want to use this experience to improve my professional performance as a physician.
I am no longer racing triathlons, but I am back to being an active participant in my children’s many activities – including coaching their baseball, soccer and lacrosse youth teams. I am also an avid swimmer where I compete as a Master’s level swimmer with the Naval Academy club team. I enjoy supporting the many great organizations in our community.
I live in Annapolis with my wife, three children and new puppy, and I understand how it feels to be injured. I look forward to working with you to treat your injury and find ways to help you maximize your performance in life and the all activities that you enjoy.
US Masters, Short and Long Course
Resident PhysicianAtlanta Ballet Company 1997-2003
State Orthopaedic SocietiesMaryland Orthopaedic Association
UndergraduateUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
BA, Biochemistry 1993
Open Water Distance
Resident Team PhysicianGeorgia Institute of Technology Athletic Department 1999-2002
Finisher4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim
Regional MembershipsEastern Orthopaedic Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
Medical Doctor 1997
Olympic and Sprint Distances
Resident Team PhysicianEmory University Department of Athletics 1998-2001
Special Society MembershipsAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
InternshipEmory University, Atlanta, GA
Internship, General Surgery 1998
University of Virginia
George Washington University
Atlanta Renegades
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
Robert R. Kelly Resident Research and Alumni Society
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic, Orthopedic Surgery 2002
Annapolis Wellness House, Founding Board Member
Annapolis Rotary Club, Member
Naval Academy Aquatic Club, Board President
American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
US Masters, Short and Long Course
Resident PhysicianAtlanta Ballet Company 1997-2003
State Orthopaedic SocietiesMaryland Orthopaedic Association
UndergraduateUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
BA, Biochemistry 1993
Open Water Distance
Resident Team PhysicianGeorgia Institute of Technology Athletic Department 1999-2002
Finisher4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim
Regional MembershipsEastern Orthopaedic Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
Medical Doctor 1997
Olympic and Sprint Distances
Resident Team PhysicianEmory University Department of Athletics 1998-2001
Special Society MembershipsAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
InternshipEmory University, Atlanta, GA
Internship, General Surgery 1998
University of Virginia
George Washington University
Atlanta Renegades
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
Robert R. Kelly Resident Research and Alumni Society
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic, Orthopedic Surgery 2002
Annapolis Wellness House, Founding Board Member
Annapolis Rotary Club, Member
Naval Academy Aquatic Club, Board President
American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
US Masters, Short and Long Course
Resident PhysicianAtlanta Ballet Company 1997-2003
State Orthopaedic SocietiesMaryland Orthopaedic Association
UndergraduateUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
BA, Biochemistry 1993
Open Water Distance
Resident Team PhysicianGeorgia Institute of Technology Athletic Department 1999-2002
Finisher4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim
Regional MembershipsEastern Orthopaedic Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
Medical Doctor 1997
Olympic and Sprint Distances
Resident Team PhysicianEmory University Department of Athletics 1998-2001
Special Society MembershipsAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
InternshipEmory University, Atlanta, GA
Internship, General Surgery 1998
University of Virginia
George Washington University
Atlanta Renegades
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
Robert R. Kelly Resident Research and Alumni Society
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic, Orthopedic Surgery 2002
Annapolis Wellness House, Founding Board Member
Annapolis Rotary Club, Member
Naval Academy Aquatic Club, Board President
American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
US Masters, Short and Long Course
Resident PhysicianAtlanta Ballet Company 1997-2003
State Orthopaedic SocietiesMaryland Orthopaedic Association
UndergraduateUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
BA, Biochemistry 1993
Open Water Distance
Resident Team PhysicianGeorgia Institute of Technology Athletic Department 1999-2002
Finisher4.4 mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim
Regional MembershipsEastern Orthopaedic Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington DC
Medical Doctor 1997
Olympic and Sprint Distances
Resident Team PhysicianEmory University Department of Athletics 1998-2001
Special Society MembershipsAmerican Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
InternshipEmory University, Atlanta, GA
Internship, General Surgery 1998
University of Virginia
George Washington University
Atlanta Renegades
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
Robert R. Kelly Resident Research and Alumni Society
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic, Orthopedic Surgery 2002
Annapolis Wellness House, Founding Board Member
Annapolis Rotary Club, Member
Naval Academy Aquatic Club, Board President
American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship 2003