POSITIONS
Orthopaedic Surgeon: The Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, July 1984 – present.
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, 1984 – 1999.
Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, 1982 – 1984.
Orthopaedic Surgeon: The Sports Medicine Clinic, July1982-1984, Atlanta, Ga.
EDUCATION
Emory University, Department of Orthopaedics, and Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Chief Resident – July 1980 to June 1982
Resident – July 1978 to June 1980
General Surgical Intern – July 1977 to June 1978
College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey; M.D. Degree, June 1977
Honors
Academic Honors in General Surgery under Benjamin Bush, M.D.
Academic Honors in Orthopaedic Surgery under Anthony De Palma, M.D.
Colgate University, Hamilton, New York; A.B. Degree, June 1973
Honors
Academic Honors in Biology
BOARD CERTIFICATION
The American College of Forensic Examiners, Certificate No. 10386, January 1997.
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate, 1984.
PAPER PRESENTATIONS
“Calcaneal Fractures: A Good Prognosis”
1980 Kelly Society; Atlanta, Georgia
1980 Eastern Orthopaedic Association; San Juan, Puerto Rico
1981 American Orthopaedic Foot Society; Las Vegas, Nevada
1981 American Orthopaedic Association Residents’ Conference; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1981 American College of Surgeons; Las Vegas, Nevada
“Calcaneal Fractures: The Posterior Articular Facet”
1981 Kelly Society; Atlanta, Georgia
1981 National Medical Association; Atlanta, Georgia
“Arthroscopy: Past, Present, and Future”
1981 Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – I; Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
“Arthroscopy and the Acute Knee Sprain”
“Importance of Arthroscopic Portal Placement”
“Arthroscopy in Review”
1981 Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
“Abductor Paralysis and the Role of the External Oblique Transfer”
1982 Southern Medical Association; Atlanta, GA
1982 Eastern Orthopaedic Association; Bermuda
“Pyogenic Arthritis of the Knee: A New Rationale of Treatment”
R. Hammesfahr, M.D., L. Mason, M.D., and A. Paulin, B.A
1983 International Society of the Knee, Scotland
“Arthroscopic Treatment of Septic Arthritis”
R. Hammesfahr, M.D., L. Mason, M.D., and A. Paulin, B.A.
1983 Southern Medical Association – Southern Orthopaedic Association, Maryland
“Arthroscopic Resection of Flap Tear”
“Introduction to Arthroscopy”
1983 Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – Emory University, Orlando, Florida
“Biomechanical and Vascular Basis for Meniscal Repair”
“Septic Arthritis and Arthroscopy”
1984 Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – Emory University,
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
“Pain and Overuse Syndromes:
“Athletic Footwear”
Selected Procedures for the Management of Disorders of the Adult Foot and Ankle,
Emory University, May 4, 1988
“Orthopedics for the Non-Orthopedist”
Southern Medical Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988
“Surgical Orthopedic Treatment of Knee and Ankle Injuries:
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988
“Overview of Arthroscopic Surgery”
Southern Medical Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1989
“Lower Extremity Injuries and their Effect on Disability”
Atlanta Bar Association, 1990
“Overuse Injuries of the Leg”
Georgia Association of Physician’s Assistants, Annual Meeting, 1990
“Surgery of the Foot and Ankle: Arthroscopy, Principles and Techniques”
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Review Course 1990,
Faculty Member
“Meniscal Repair Concepts”
Arthroscopy Association of North America, San Diego, California, 1991
“Sports Injuries”
Georgia Association of Post Anesthesia Nurses Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, 1991
“Endoscopic ACL Surgery”
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Palm Springs, California, 1992
COURSE FACULTY
Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – I; Atlanta, Georgia, 1981 Faculty.
Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – II; Atlanta, Georgia, 1982 Co-Director.
Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – III; Orlando, Florida, 1983, Co-Director.
Techniques in Arthroscopic Surgery – IV; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, August, 1984,
Co-Director.
Zimmer Video Telesession of Knee Arthroscopy, Atlanta, Georgia, October, 1983.
Annual Techniques in Orthopedics Course, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia,
May 4, 1988.
Southern Medical Association, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1988.
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988.
Arthroscopic Association of North America, Hilton Head, South Carolina, 1989.
Arthroscopic Association of North America, Tuscon, Arizona, 1990.
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, Atlanta, Georgia, 1990.
Arthroscopic Association of North American, ACL Reconstruction Techniques,
San Diego, California, 1991.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Techniques in Knee Surgery,
Charleston, South Carolina, 1991.
Arthroscopic Association of North America, Ankle Arthroscopy,
Boston, Massachusetts, 1992.
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Specialty Day, AAOS Annual Meeting,
February 23, 1992, Faculty Member.
ORTHOPAEDIC HONORS
1991-1994 – The American Medical Association; Physician’s Recognition Award
1984 – Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
1982 – First Annual Eastern Orthopaedic Association; Merck Sharpe & Dome Senior Resident’s Award
1981 – American College of Surgeons; Region IV Resident’s Award
1981 – American College of Surgeons; National Resident’s Competition, Third Place
1981 – Robert Kelly Orthopaedic Society; Resident’s Award
1981 – Wilson Traveling Experience; Wilson Leprosy Center and Polio Rehabilitation
Hospital; Soonchun, South Korea; Directed by Stanley Topple, M.D.
1978 – National Board of Medical Examiners – Diplomate
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow
American Academy of Sports Medicine Physicians
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Eastern Orthopaedic Association
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Active Status
American College of Sports Medicine
Robert Kelly Orthopaedic Society
Medical Association of Atlanta
Medical Association of Georgia
Southern Medical Association
American Medical Association
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Atlanta Orthopaedic Association
Crawford Long Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
TEAM PHYSICIAN
Atlanta Magic – Indoor Soccer, 1991 – 1992
Atlanta Thunder – Team Tennis, 1991 – 1997
United States Powerlifting Federation – Consultant to Sports Medicine Committee and Team Physician
Dunwoody High School, Team Physician, 1980 – 1990
Sprayberry High School, Team Physician, 1985 – 1992
Pope High School, Team Physician, 1987 – Present
CONSULTING POSITIONS
Southern Concert, Southern Promotions, 1979 – Present; Responsible for arranging and providing medical coverage for the entertainers appearing at Chastain Park, Phillips Arena (formerly the Omni Coliseum), Six Flags Amphitheater.
Sutter Biomedical Corporation, 1988 – 1994; Consultant in development, design and clinical trials of postoperative rehabilitation equipment for knee injuries.
SYMPOSIA
Treatment of Fractures and Dislocations – Kirschner Orthopedic Company, 1982, Georgia
Wound Healing – Weck Company, Association of Operating Room Nurses, Texas, 1983
Fort Valley State College Sports Medicine Clinic, 1983
Arthroscopic Surgery, Georgia State University, 1983
Athletic Injuries of the Upper Extremity – Women’s Sports Foundation/Fitness, 1983
Sports Medicine Symposium, 31st Annual Congress, Association of Operating Room Nurses, March 1984
Knee Injuries in Sports, Georgia State University, 1984, 1985
Head and Neck Injuries, Georgia Tech Coaches Clinic, 1984, 1985
Running Injuries, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, 1984
Lower Extremity Injuries and their Involvement in Workman’s Compensation Claims,
Atlanta Bar Association, January 12, 1990
Lower Extremity Injuries: Impairment Ratings and the Determination, Conservco,
Regional Rehabilitation Nurses Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, May 25, 1990
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Meniscal Repair Physiology, November 1990
Georgia Association of Post Anesthesia Nurses, Annual Meeting, 1991, “Sports Injuries”
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Advanced Arthroscopic Surgery of the Upper and Lower Extremities, 1991. ACL Surgical Demonstration
Symposium on Early Motion Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, 1991. Sutter Corporation
Arthroscopy Association of North American 10th Annual Meeting, Meniscal Surgery Course, April 24-27, 1991. Instructional Course Coordinator
Georgia Association of Post Anesthesia Nurses, May 18, 1991, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee: Current Concepts Review
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Instructional Course, April 24, 1991,
Boston, Massachusetts, Ankle and Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy: Current Concepts
Symposium on Ankle Arthroscopy, AAOS-AANA, 1992
Arthroscopy Association of North American, Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Principles and
Techniques of Reconstruction, April 1-4, 1993. Course Coordinator.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, AAOS Annual Meeting, Complications and Pitfalls of Arthroscopic ACL Reconstructions: Avoiding Them, February, 1994. Course Director
Inside Out/Outside In Meniscal Repair Indication and Technique, 13th Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar, Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery, April 8-10, 1994
Controversies in Treatment of ACL Injured Athlete, 13th Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar, Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery, April 8-10, 1994
ACL Reconstruction Utilizing Central 3rd Patellar Tendon Autograft, 13th Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar, Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery, April 8-10, 1994
ACL-Patellar Tendon Autograft, 13th Annual Cherry Blossom Seminar, Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery, April 8-10, 1994
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Regional Review Course. Ankle Arthroscopy, September 24, 1994
Knee Injuries: The Orthopaedic Perspective 1995, Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta, Georgia, February 24, 1995
Tennis Injuries: Lower Extremities, United States Tennis Association 1st Annual Sports Medicine Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 25, 1995
Orthopaedic Injuries, 1995 Georgia Academy of Family Practice Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, November 11, 1995
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation, Continuing Education Course
Health Direct, Alpharetta, Georgia, February 17, 1999
Concentra Managed Care, Atlanta, Georgia, March 16, 1999
Travelers, Alpharetta, Georgia, March 30, 1999
Crawford & Company, Atlanta, Georgia, May 20, 1999
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, Atlanta, Georgia, November 12, 1999
United Health Care of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, January 26, 2000
Gallagher Bassett, Atlanta, Georgia, September 21, 2000
Osteoarthritis: Hyalgan and Intraarticular Injection Therapy, The 19th National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Advance Practice Program, Atlanta, Georgia, May 22, 1999
Improving the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, An Interactive Forum, Atlanta, Georgia, August 8, 2000
Improving the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, An Interactive Forum, Atlanta, Georgia, August 18, 2000
APPOINTMENTS
Physician of the Day – Georgia Legislature, March 1983
Physician of the Day – Georgia Legislature, January 1984
Physician of the Day – Georgia Legislature, 1985
Physician Recognition Award – AMA, July 1982; 1985
Outstanding Young Men of American, 1984
Who’s Who in Georgia, 1988
Inducted into the 1988 Edition of “Five Thousand Personalities of the World,” American Biographical Institute, 1988
Medical Association of Georgia, Committee on Medical Aspects of Sports, 1985 – Present
Eastern Orthopaedic Association, Candidate Membership Committee, Member, 1988 – 1991
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Board of Councilors, 1987 – 1991
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Education Committee, Member, 1988 – 1998
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Program Committee, 1989
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Program Committee, 1990
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Program Committee, 1991
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Program Committee, 1992
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Program Chairman, 1991
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Board of Trustees, 1991 – 1998
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Chairman of Finance Committee, 1993 – 1995
Southern Orthopaedic Association, Secretary/Treasurer, 1994 – 1995
Southern Orthopaedic Association, President-elect, 1995 – 1996
Southern Orthopaedic Association, President, 1997
Journal of Southern Orthopaedic Association, Editorial Board, 1994 – Present
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Committee on Public Relations, 1990 – 1991
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Education Committee, 1989 - 1994
Arthroscopy Association of North America, Chairman Communications Committee, 1991 – 1993
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, state Chairman, 1990 – 1991
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 22nd Edition, 1989
Who’s Who in the South and Southeast, 1990
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, 22nd Edition, 1991
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Board of Consulting Reviewers, 1991 – Present
COMMUNITY
Appointed by Governor Joe Frank Harris:
Admiral of Georgia Navy
Lieutenant Colonel, Aide-de-Camp, Governor’s Staff
Commended by Georgia Legislature in House Bill 951, 1984
