I am an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and also a professor of medicine.  I have been practicing medicine for over 15 years.  I am considered a national leader in orthopaedic surgery and trauma/emergency medicine.  I have published more than 30 peer-reviewed research manuscripts and textbooks in the field of orthopaedic surgery.  I have been invited to speak at numerous national and international meetings on topics such as fitness, musculoskeletal health, bone health, and orthopaedics.