I think having an orthopedic surgeon here does benefit the community. Sometimes it's hard for patients (elderly population or young patients as well) to travel to St. Louis or other cities, so I do think that it is a benefit for the community to have a hospital and an orthopedic surgeon here who can take care of those needs.

I've been interested in orthopedics since high school when I shadowed at this clinic. I'm glad to be back where my journey started as a provider serving patients at this clinic. I enjoy helping people from all walks of life get back to what's important to them.