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Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the three fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeons at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, acted as a member of the teaching faculty at the Arthrex Foot and Ankle Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Skills Course in Naples, FL on March 4 and 5, 2010. The conference provided Dr. Mangone with an excellent opportunity to share his skills with colleagues.
Dr. Angelo Cammarata, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the September 2009 American Society for Surgery of the Hand annual meeting in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Cammarata characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to receive an update about the current knowledge and techniques associated with the care of orthopedic hand, elbow and shoulder issues.
Dr. David Napoli, the only fellowship trained hand, elbow & shoulder physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Hendersonville office, presented on the subject of “osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist” on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Pardee Hospital Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville. The event was very well attended by over 100 area residents, who apparently found the subject quite informative while adding to the presentation with a half hour Q&A session.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the Wright Medical Foot and Ankle Symposium in New York, NY. Dr. Mangone characterizes the meeting as an active participation among foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons who discussed the most recent innovations in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Stephen David has completed one hundred and twenty (120) hours of continuing orthopedic education this year as part of his preparation for his ten (10) year renewal of board certification by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Gordon Groh recently served as sole faculty for a surgical training session on advanced arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction at the DaVinci Center, in Miami. At the conference, Groh served as faculty for a surgical skills instructional course on reverse shoulder replacement. He also presented two scientific papers at the meeting; one on dislocation of the clavicle from the breast bone and the other on snapping scapula, a condition that is a common source of shoulder pain.
Dr. David Napoli, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the March 2010 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery annual meeting in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Napoli characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to receive an update about the latest development and techniques associated with the general and specific care of orthopedic issues.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the three fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeons at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, has had his abstract accepted for presentation at the July, 2010 American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons summer meeting. The presentation will detail a new minimally invasive technique for arthroscopic lateral ligament reconstruction.
Dr. Michael Shea, the only fellowship trained sports medicine family practice physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the American Society for Sports Medicine annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Shea describes the meeting as an excellent opportunity to advance his skills in the management of musculoskeletal and medical concerns in athletes.
Dr. Paul Saenger, one of the five Asheville based joint replacement specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, was recently honored by being selected one of North Carolina’s Best Doctor(s), a recognition presented by Boston-based Best Doctors, Inc. Best Doctors polled physicians to find the best doctors in North Carolina. They ask questions of the surveyed physicians like, “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them?”
Two Harvard Medical School physicians who wanted to make the best medical expertise available around the world founded Best Doctors in 1989. Best Doctors employs continuous peer-to-peer surveys to identify specialists who are considered by fellow physicians to be the most skilled in their fields and most qualified for reviewing and treating complex medical conditions. The surveys are anonymous and confidential, qualitative and quantitative. They provide detailed profiles of each physician, including his or her practice, research programs and diagnostic and treatment procedures. For more information about Best Doctors visit their website at www.bestdoctors.com.
Dr. David Napoli, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently made a presentation to interested individuals invited to Pardee Hospital’s Education Center on carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Napoli characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to interact with folks about new developments in the care of carpal tunnel.
Dr. Angelo Cammarata, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, was recently honored by being selected one of America’s Top Surgeons, a recognition by Consumers’ Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, provides consumers’ information guides for professional services throughout America. Their purpose is to help educate and assist consumers in obtaining the finest professional services.
Dr. Myron Smith III, one of the five Asheville based joint replacement specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint attended the April 2009 Birmingham Hip Resurfacing training in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Smith characterizes the training as one which provided certification training in the Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure.
Dr. David Napoli, the only fellowship trained hand, elbow, shoulder physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Hendersonville office, will present on the subject of carpel tunnel syndrome on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the Pardee Hospital Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville.
Dr. Edward Lilly III joined AM 1450 WHKP radio on Medical Monday where he talked with Larry Freeman for about an hour on new trends in hip and knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Myron Smith III, one of the five Asheville based joint replacement specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint was recently notified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery that he had successfully achieved “Certificate of Added Qualification” in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Achieving this unique and specialized designation verifies and confirms the advanced orthopedic sports medicine qualifications Dr. Smith possesses. The specific advantages his skills offer to athletes include the physician expertise in conditioning, training and fitness as it relates to athletic performance. Additionally, athletes gain from the physicians’ enhanced knowledge of soft tissue biomechanics, injury healing and repair – to include both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Finally, athletes of all ages and skill levels will benefit from the physicians’ training in the rehabilitation principles and techniques that enable the patient to return to full motion living as quickly and safely as possible.
A Certificated of Added Qualification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is only awarded to those physicians who have met strict practice based guide lines as defined by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The physicians must also successfully complete a comprehensive written exam in all areas of orthopedic sports medicine to receive this distinction.
Dr. Bradd Burkhart, one of the two sports medicine fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently spoke to the residents of the Pisgah Valley Retirement Community about “Osteoarthritis and You”, an educational session for seniors about the care and management of osteoarthritis.
Dr. Bradd Burkhart, one of the two sports medicine fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, was recently notified that he has been accepted as a member in the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Edward Lilly III, the only fellowship trained hip & knee, sports medicine and general orthopedic physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Hendersonville office, attended the Emily Berend Adult Reconstruction Symposium April 16 to 17, 2010. Dr. Lilly characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to continue to expand on his knowledge about adult joint reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the July 2009 American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) meeting. Dr. Mangone characterizes the meeting as an excellent learning experience as he served as a co-moderator of the AOFAS coding symposium attended by over one hundred participants.
Drs. Angelo Cammarata and Myron Smith III, Asheville based orthopedic specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint recently spent ten days serving on a medical mission trip to Haiti.
Dr. Edward Lilly III, the only fellowship trained hip & knee, sports medicine and general orthopedic physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Hendersonville office, presented on the topic “Injuries to Whitewater Paddlers” at the Piedmont Orthopedic Association meeting. Dr. Lilly described the meeting, held from May 5 to 9, 2010, as one which offered him an opportunity to interact and network with colleagues from around the region. Among other things, Dr. Lilly is an avid whitewater paddler who has enjoyed the wonderful outdoor opportunities western North Carolina offers whitewater thrill seekers.
Dr. Stephen David, one of the two fellowship trained spine surgeons at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, attended the North American Spine Society’s annual meeting in Toronto, Canada this past October. The meeting not only provided Dr. David the opportunity of interacting with spine surgeons from around the United States but also the experience of being updated about the most recent advances in spine medicine and spine surgery treatment approaches.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently acted as a moderator at the February 2009 American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Mangone acted as part of a panel of experts teaching fellow foot and ankle surgeons about proper coding for foot and ankle services.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently attended the February 2009 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in Las Vegas, NV. He characterized the meeting as an active participation among foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons who discussed the most recent innovations in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Tally Eddings III, one of the five Asheville based joint replacement specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint was recently notified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery that he had successfully achieved “Certificate of Added Qualification” in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Achieving this unique and specialized designation verifies and confirms the advanced orthopedic sports medicine qualifications Dr. Eddings possesses. The specific advantages his skills offer to athletes include the physician expertise in conditioning, training and fitness as it relates to athletic performance. Additionally, athletes gain from the physicians’ enhanced knowledge of soft tissue biomechanics, injury healing and repair – to include both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Finally, athletes of all ages and skill levels will benefit from the physicians’ training in the rehabilitation principles and techniques that enable the patient to return to full motion living as quickly and safely as possible.
A Certificated of Added Qualification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is only awarded to those physicians who have met strict practice based guide lines as defined by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The physicians must also successfully complete a comprehensive written exam in all areas of orthopedic sports medicine to receive this distinction.
Dr. David Napoli, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, will make a presentation to interested individuals invited to Pardee Hospital’s Education Center on carpal tunnel syndrome on June 29, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Mall Dr. Napoli characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to interact with folks about new developments in the care of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist.
Dr. Jay Jansen, one of the two sports medicine fellowship trained specialists at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint was recently notified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery that he had successfully achieved “Certificate of Added Qualification” in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.
Achieving this unique and specialized designation verifies and confirms the advanced orthopedic sports medicine qualifications Dr. Jansen possesses. The specific advantages his skills offer to athletes include the physician expertise in conditioning, training and fitness as it relates to athletic performance. Additionally, athletes gain from the physicians’ enhanced knowledge of soft tissue biomechanics, injury healing and repair – to include both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Finally, athletes of all ages and skill levels will benefit from the physicians’ training in the rehabilitation principles and techniques that enable the patient to return to full motion living as quickly and safely as possible.
A Certificated of Added Qualification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is only awarded to those physicians who have met strict practice based guide lines as defined by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. The physicians must also successfully complete a comprehensive written exam in all areas of orthopedic sports medicine to receive this distinction.
Dr. Angelo Cammarata, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, attended the April 2009 meeting of the in Charlotte, North Carolina. The meeting not only provided Dr. Cammarata with the opportunity of interacting with other hand, elbow, shoulder fellows from around the region but also gave him the experience of being updated about the most recent advances in hip arthroplasty procedure approaches.
Dr. Angelo Cammarata, one of the three hand, elbow, shoulder fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, was recently honored by being selected one of North Carolina’s Best Doctor(s), a recognition presented by Boston-based Best Doctors, Inc. Best Doctors polled physicians to find the best doctors in North Carolina. They ask questions of the surveyed physicians like, “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them?”
Two Harvard Medical School physicians who wanted to make the best medical expertise available around the world founded Best Doctors in 1989. Best Doctors employs continuous peer-to-peer surveys to identify specialists who are considered by fellow physicians to be the most skilled in their fields and most qualified for reviewing and treating complex medical conditions. The surveys are anonymous and confidential, qualitative and quantitative. They provide detailed profiles of each physician, including his or her practice, research programs and diagnostic and treatment procedures. For more information about Best Doctors visit their website at www.bestdoctors.com.
Dr. Michael Goebel, one of the three fellowship trained spine surgeons at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently gave a free presentation to sixty-five Asheville area residents on the subject “Oh My Aching Back.” The opportunity provided Dr. Goebel with an excellent forum to interact with Asheville area residents. He reviewed the causes of back pain and various relevant treatment options available for individuals affected by back pain.
Dr. Michael Goebel, one of the three fellowship trained spine surgeons at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently successfully completed his American Board of Orthopedic Surgery recertification. This certification is valid for ten years from 2010 to 2020.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently acted as an instructor at the May 2009 Arthex Small Joint Foot & Ankle meeting in Naples, FL. Dr. Mangone taught fellow F&A orthopedic surgeons about up-to-date foot and ankle procedures.
Drs. Mark Hedrick and Peter Mangone, the two foot and ankle fellowship trained physicians at Blue Ridge & Joint, are now both trained to perform the most-up-to-date total ankle replacement surgery, the in-bone total ankle replacement.
Dr. Peter Mangone, one of the three fellowship trained foot & ankle physicians in western North Carolina who practice exclusively at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint, recently acted as an instructor to colleagues from around the country at the Arthrex Small Joint Course. During the two day, June 25 and 26, 2010 meeting, Dr. Mangone presented on the subjects “Achilles tendon disorders” and “midfoot injuries and 5th metatarsal fractures.” Dr. Mangone described the opportunity to interact with colleagues as extremely gratifying from both a personal and professional perspective.
Dr. David Napoli, the only fellowship trained hand, elbow, shoulder physician at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Hendersonville office, attended the September 2009 American Society for Surgery of the Hand annual meeting in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Napoli characterizes the meeting as one which allowed him to be updated on the latest developments on hand and upper extremity surgery.