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BAMBERGER, H. Brent DO, FAOAO

Program Director

OASWO

Dayton, OH

BARTKIW, Mykola J. DO

Clinical Assistant Professor

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Royal Oak, MI

BLAIR, Christopher DO

DO, MBA / Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

Navarro Regional Hospital / Sam Houston State University COM

Corsicana, TX

BLUMENTHAL, Allison DO, MS

Sports Orthopedic Surgeon

Multicare Integrated Sports Medicine

Liberty Lake, WA

BOLTUCH, Andrew DO

Assistant Professor

Largo Medical Center

St. Petersburg, FL

BOYLES, Aaron D. DO

Assistant Professor

Children's Hospital Colorado

Colorado Spring, CO

BULL, Patrick E. DO, FAOAO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center

Columbus, OH

BUTLER, Leroy DO, FAAOS

Orthopedic Institute of North Texas

Frisco, TX

CALL, Trevor DO

Assistant Professor

Indiana University School of Medicine

Avon, IN

CAZIER, Laura MD

Emergency Physician, Physician Coach

Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children

Huntsville, AL

CHRISTENSEN, Austin L. DO

PGY4

HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME: Largo Medical Center

Largo, FL

COLLEY, Ryan DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Advanced Orthopedics

Medford, OR

COURTNEY, Christopher D. DO

Director of Adult Reconstruction

United Hospital Center

Bridgeport, WV

CRAMER, Andrew DO

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Youngstown, OH

CUTTICA, Daniel J. DO, FAOAO

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Center

Falls Church, VA

DANN, Adam J. DO, FAOAO

Assistant Program Director

Kettering Health Network

Dayton, OH

DAVEY, Shaunette DO

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Georgetown University

Fairfax, VA

DAWSON, Jack DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital

Youngstown, OH

DEMERS, Ariana M. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Restore Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Sonora, CA

DINSMORE, Amanda MD

Emergency Physician

Mercy Hospital

Springfield, MO

DOBROWOLSKI, Michael G. DO

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Institute of Pennsylvania

Erie, PA

EBY, Daniel C. DO, FAOAO

Jasper, IN

FALVELLO, Anthony C. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute

Hazleton, PA

FINK, Julia DO

Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Nemours Children's Health

Lakeland, FL

FORNESS, Michael J. DO, FAOAO

Clinical Assistant Professor

Michigan State University

Lansing, MI

FREELAND, Erik C. DO

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Buffalo, NY

FREEMYER-BROWN, Anna M. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Banner Health, Sterling Regional Medical Center

Sterling, CO

GARDNER, Mark A. DO

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA

GAUSE, Christopher J. DO

Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow

Mercy Health

Youngstown, OH

GHASSIBI, Michael C. DO

Associate Professor

Meadville Medical Center

Meadville, PA

GIMPEL, John DO

GOODMANSON, Ryan M. DO

Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon

Michigan State University

Port Huron, MI

GREENE, Jen

AOBOS Certification Manager

AOBOS

Chicago, IL

GUTHRIE, Trent MD

HALL, Landon DO

Adult Reconstruction Surgeon

Mission Medical Center

Asheville, NC

HEFFELFINGER, Matthew DO

Resident, PGY-4

Nassau University Medical Center

Long Island, NY

HERSCOVICI JR., Dolfi DO

Attending

Center for Bone and Joint Disease

Hudson, FL

Bio

Dolfi Herscovici, Jr DO, graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1983. He then completed an internship, at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, and a four-year orthopedic residency at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. Toward the end of his residency, he spent two months at Harborview Trauma Center, Seattle, Washington, and then completed a six –month trauma and trauma reconstruction AO-fellowship, in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He completed an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and then a Foot and Ankle fellowship, in Cincinnati, Ohio under G. James Sammarco, MD. In 2005 Dr Herscovici was awarded the Martin Allgower Trauma fellowship, spending two months teaching at the Carl Gustav Carus Medical University in Dresden, Germany. He has continued his research, with almost 80 articles and chapters written about the care and advancement of trauma, as well as articles dealing with injuries and care of the foot and ankle. Dolfi Herscovici, Jr DO, graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1983. He then completed an internship, at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, and a four-year orthopedic residency at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. Toward the end of his residency, he spent two months at Harborview Trauma Center, Seattle, Washington, and then completed a six –month trauma and trauma reconstruction AO-fellowship, in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He completed an Orthopedic Trauma fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and then a Foot and Ankle fellowship, in Cincinnati, Ohio under G. James Sammarco, MD. In 2005 Dr Herscovici was awarded the Martin Allgower Trauma fellowship, spending two months teaching at the Carl Gustav Carus Medical University in Dresden, Germany. He has continued his research, with almost 80 articles and chapters written about the care and advancement of trauma, as well as articles dealing with injuries and care of the foot and ankle.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:25 AM

Acute Management of Diabetic Ankle Fractures

Location: Baltimore 3-5

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Question and Answer - Foot and Ankle

Location: Baltimore 3-5

Disclosure Information

Nothing to Disclose

HILL, Gregory DO, FAOAO

Chairman, Department of Surgery, Division Chief of Orthopedic Surgery

Western Reserve Hospital

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

HOFFMAN, Adam D. DO

Orthopaedic Residency Research Director

Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Youngstown, OH

HOOKS, Bryan P. DO

Chair of Department of Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hermitage, PA

HOWARD, Richard F. DO, FAOAO

St. Louis, MO

HUISH, JR., Eric G. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

San Joaquin General Hospital

Granite Bay, CA

HUNTLEY, Kyle MD

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

JAMIESON, Robert D. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Intermountain Health St. George

Washington, UT

KELSEN, Nicole Marie DO, MHA

Orthopedic Surgeon

Excelsia Injury Care

Allentown, PA

KEYES, Brian J. DO

Orthopedist - Adult Reconstruction

Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

KEYES, Sean M. DO

Pediatric Sports & Trauma Orthopedic Surgeon

AdventHealth Medical Group

Orlando, FL

KOEPPLINGER, Matthew E. DO, FAOAO

Associate Professor

McGovern Medical School

Houston, TX

KOLLMORGEN, Robert C. DO, FAOAO

Associate Professor

UCSF Fresno

Fresno, CA

KORONKIEWICZ, David C. DO, FAOAO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Goshen, IN

KRAHE, Mark A. DO

Professor of Orthopaedics

UPMC - Hamot

Erie, PA

KWAN, Kevin Z. DO

Orthopedic Surgery Resident

Riverside University Health System

Moreno Valley, CA

LAFLEUR, Adam L. DO

Resident

Riverside University Health System

Riverside, CA

LO, Eddie MD

Assistant Professor

Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Dallas, TX

MALONE, Jason B. DO, FAOAO

Assistant Professor

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

MANDELL, David B. JD, MBA

Advisor

OJM Group, LLC

Fort Lauderdale, FL

MARSH, Robert S. DO

Orhtopedic Surgeon

Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma

Tulsa, OK

MCCLELLAN, Christopher S. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

University Orthopedics Center

State College, PA

MCCLINTOCK, Kyle R. DO

Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon

OrthoSierra

Roseville, CA

MCDERMOTT, Michael DO

Research Fellow

Canton, OH

MCMILLAN, Sean DO, FAOAO, FAAOS

Assistant Clinical Professor

Virtua Health System

Cherry Hill, NJ

Bio

Sean McMillan, DO, FAOAO, is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic sports medicine specialists, fellowship-trained in arthroscopic shoulder, hip, and knee surgery. Dr. McMillan earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry-School of Osteopathic Medicine, his orthopedic residency at Peninsula Hospital Consortium-North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, and orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Massachusetts. He worked as a team physician within the Boston Red Sox organization and other professional, collegiate, and high school teams. Dr. McMillan is on the leading edge of many surgical procedures, including the BEAR ACL procedure, hip arthroscopy, total and reverse shoulder replacement and advanced biologic rotator cuff repairs. . Named a “top doc” by numerous magazines, he has published work in many medical journals. He lectures around the country and routinely instructs other physicians on how to perform orthopedic procedures. Dr Mc Millan on the faculty of the Rowan—Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine as well as within the Engineering Department at Rowan University. Dr. Mc Millan is the current President of the AOAO as well as the New Jersey Orthopedic Society (NJOS).

Thursday, October 23, 2025

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Management of Patellar Instability Utilizing a Biocomposite Scaffolding for MPFL Restoration

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Case Discussion with Question and Answer - Part 1

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Disclosure Information
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Anika - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Bard - Consultant/Advisory Board;
ConMed - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Kaliber labs - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Mast Surgical, LLC - Employee/Owner;
Miach Orthopedics - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Mitek - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Pacira - Consultant/Advisory Board;
Regenerative Health and Wellness Center - Employee/Owner;
Trice Medical - Consultant/Advisory Board;

MCNAMARA, Autumn OTRL, CHT

Occupational Therapist / Certified Hand Therapist

Center for Advanced Orthopedics

Auburn Hills, MI

MIJIC, Dragomir DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

The Center for Bone and Joint Disease

Brooksville, FL

MORRISON, Kendra DO

Assistant Professor

KCU-COM

Kansas City, MO

MORRISON, Troy D. DO, FAOAO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Citizens Memorial Healthcare

Brighton, MO

NACE, James DO, MPT, FAOAO

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

PCOM, University of Maryland Orthopedic School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

PALMER, Christopher W. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Signature Orthopedics

St. Louis, MO

PALOSKI, Michael D. DO, MBA

Associate Professor of Orthopedics

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Charlotte, NC

PASTORE, Mark DO

Clinical Instructor

Scripps Clinic

La Jolla, CA

PETERSON, Todd C. DO, FAOAO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Des Moines University

Clive, IA

PIRTLE, John M DO

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Amityville, NY

PUTNEY, Emily H. DO

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Spine and Orthopedic Specialists

Palm Beach, FL

QUAM, Ronald J. DO

Chief of Aerospace Medicine

Everett, WA

QUINN, Ryan K. DO

Orthopedic Surgery Resident

Riverside University Health Systems

Moreno Valley, CA

RAO, Madhu DO, FAOAO

Mishawaka, IN

REB, Christopher W. DO, FAOAO

Staff Physician

Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

Gainesville, FL

ROSENBLATT, Joseph DO, FAOAO

Associate Professor

Drexel University, PCOM

Philadelphia, PA

ROUTMAN, Howard D. DO, FAOAO

Clinical Associate Professor

Nova Southeastern University

Davie, FL

RUGGLES, Daniel K. DO, FAOAO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Miami, FL

RUST, Brandon BS

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Ft. Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

SAMORA, Julie MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Rootstown, OH

SAMORA, Walter MD

Program Director

Akron Children's Hospital

Akron, OH

SCHELL, Benjamin MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute

Mt. Pleasant, SC

SCHULTZ, Christina M. DO

Resident

Western Reserve Hospital

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

SCHWEGMANN, John P. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Northern Arizona VA

Sedona, AZ

SHIBESHI, Mesfin R. DO

ValleyHealth Hospital

Winchester, VA

SIBLEY, Paul A. DO, FAOAO

Chief of Hand Division

Jefferson Health - Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute

Allentown, PA

SILAS, Diana R. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine

Henry Ford Motor City Orthopedics

Novi, MI

SILVERSTEIN, Rachel MD

Assistant Professor

Nemours Children's Health

Jacksonville, FL

SINGH, Darshdeep DO, MS

Dover, DE

SINNOTT, John MD

Professor of Medicine

University of South Florida

St. Petersburg, FL

SMITH, W. Bret DO, MS, FAOAO

Assistant Professor

Rothman Orthopedics

Orlando, FL

STEIMLE, Jerrod DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

Kettering Health Dayton

Dayton, OH

STEWART, Joye

Association Executive

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)

Richmond, VA

TARR, Ryan J. DO

Hand Surgeon

OrthoNC/Campbell University SOM

Wake Forest, NC

ULRICH, Gary S. DO, FAOAO, FACOS

Assistant Clinical Professor

Indiana University School of Medicine

Terre Haute, IN

WITTSTEIN, Jocelyn MD

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

WOODS, Robert M. DO

Orthopedic Surgeon

UPMC NW

Franklin, PA

ZACHARY, Stefan V. DO, FAOAO

Professor Emeritus

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

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