Biography

Alex grew up in Upstate New York before obtaining his undergraduate degree at SUNY Binghamton. He attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then began his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He plans to specialize in either Adult Reconstruction or Sports Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, working out, and spending time with his Golden Retriever, Duke.

Topics

Elbow Arthritis

Elbow arthritis can be caused by a number of conditions. It is most commonly caused by “wear and tear”, or osteoarthritis. This usually develops over a long time, up to... Continue Reading

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome refers to chronic back pain that occurs greater than six months after a spine surgery. In other words, it’s when a spine surgery does not achieve... Continue Reading

Osteochondral Dissecans (OCD)

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition that can develop in a joint, most commonly in the knee, ankle, and elbow. It occurs when a small piece of joint surface begins... Continue Reading

Rotator Cuff Tear

The rotator cuff consists of four muscles around the shoulder that help raise and rotate the arm. The most commonly injured of these muscles is the supraspinatus and occurs in... Continue Reading

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that most often happens in adulthood. It is caused by the compression of one nerve as it travels under the undersurface of the... Continue Reading