As the June A. and Eugene R. Mindell, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics, I’m committed to our mission of compassionate care, innovative research and collaborative education. I joined UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 2007 and have been Chair since 2013. I serve as the medical director for both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, team orthopedist for Buffalo State College and associate dean for Clinical Transformation for the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

In addition to my clinical and administrative duties, I enjoy teaching fellows, residents, medical students and other learners in the clinic, OR, and as a research mentor, and welcome leadership mentoring opportunities. The questions and experiences we share motivate me in the lifelong learning process.

My research interests include prospective comparative studies to determine the best methods of orthopedic care, systematic reviews and meta-analyses to disclose findings which may only become apparent after analysis of pooled data, and anatomic/biomechanical studies that can be put to immediate use to improve patient outcomes. Following Damar Hamlin’s on-field cardiac arrest in January, 2023, I assembled a team that has provided hands-only CPR/AED training in Western New York’s historically underserved communities. I have accepted multiple awards on behalf of our team. Finally, I am dedicated to leading a program that trains orthopedic surgeons who can care for the musculoskeletal needs of all community members.

Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine

Adolescents, Adults, Seniors/Elderly

Physician Gender:

Male