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I wanted to be able to take care of all types of patients with a whole spectrum of musculoskeletal problems.

I chose orthopaedic surgery over other areas of medicine for a variety of reasons. First, treatment of fractures and injuries appealed to me. Second, most patients with orthopaedic conditions improve or recover with the care they receive from their treating physician.

From a young age, I knew that I wanted to become a physician. I have always been involved in sports, as a participant, coach and spectator and have always enjoyed building and fixing things.

I was an orderly during the summer break from school at Rhode Island Hospital OR during senior year in high school and freshman and sophomore years in college.

Through my learning and training in medical school, I knew that I wanted a career that provides concrete, functional results for patients. I found just that in orthopaedics. The five years I have spent as a resident have flown by, but everyday I am reminded of the meaningful impact orthopaedic surgeons can make on patients. I am constantly learning from my mentors, my fellow residents and my patients. It’s very exciting that I am just starting this amazing career.

Unless someone has the misfortune to need an orthopaedist frequenty while growing up, or the fortune of having a parent that is an orthopaedic surgeon, then I doubt they would grow up knowing or wanting to be an orthopaedic surgeon.

I originally was in a residency track to be a general surgeon; however it was while I was doing my tour in the trauma receiving area of the County Hospital Emergency Room that I had an epiphany.

I knew as long as I can remember that I was going to be an orthopaedic surgeon. I broke my wrist as a third grade student and was treated by the orthopaedic surgeon that started the practice that I am now the senior partner in.

My father was a general surgeon, and I admired how he could save lives. I became exposed to orthopaedic surgery as a patient when I dislocated my left knee at age 16 playing high school football.

I became an orthopaedic surgeon because I love being in a specialty where where I can have an immediate effect on patients, most of whose lives can be much improved after orthopaedic care.