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Office
5959 Big Tree Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127Phone+1 716-821-4400Fax+1 716-829-2138
Summary
- I specialize in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Healthy Active Life Style Medicine. I use a combination of advanced nonoperative and operative techniques to treat injuries in patients of all ages and activity levels who wish to maintain an active lifestyle. I am committed to joint preservation and getting my patients back in their game.
Education & Training
- University of MichiganFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2006 - 2007
- University at BuffaloResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001 - 2006
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2007 - 2024
- MI State Medical License 2006 - 2010
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MEDENT EMR/EHR, Community Computer Service, Inc., 2012
- Excellence in Research Award American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, 2008
Clinical Trials
- The ChAMP (Chondral Lesions And Meniscus Procedures) Trial Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 112 citationsOsteoarthritis classification scales: Interobserver reliability and arthroscopic correlationRick W. Wright, James R. Ross, Amanda K. Haas, Laura J. Huston, Elizabeth A. Garofoli
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2014-07-16 - 26 citationsSurgical Predictors of Clinical Outcomes After Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionChristina R. Allen, Allen F. Anderson, Daniel E. Cooper, Thomas M. DeBerardino, Warren R. Dunn
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017-07-11 - 177 citationsEffect of Graft Choice on the Outcome of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in the Multicenter ACL Revision Study (MARS) CohortRick W. Wright, Laura J. Huston, Amanda K. Haas, Kurt P. Spindler, Samuel K. Nwosu
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2014-10-01
Committees
- Buffalo Warriors Basketball, Head Orthopaedic Team Physician 2013 - Present
- NAHL Jamestown Ironmen, Team Orthopaedic Consultant 2011 - Present
- Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse, Assistant Orthopaedic Team Physician 2011 - Present
- Erie Community College, Head Orthopaedic Team Physician 2007 - Present
- UB Basketball and Football, Assistant Orthopaedic Team Physician 2007 - Present
- 2011 World Junior U20 Ice Hockey Championship, Team Physician and Orthopaedic Consultant 2011 - 2011
- Circque du Soliel, Orthopaedic Consultant: Buffalo Site
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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