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POSITIONS
The Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, 1211 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta, Georgia 30068, April 1988 Present.
Georgia Sports Institute, 2550 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, Georgia, 30067,
July 1985 April 1988.
Clinical Instructor Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Emory University Medical School,
Atlanta, Georgia, 1985 Present.
Lecturer, Medical Embryology, Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, Georgia,
1999 2010
Clinical Instructor Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Tufts New England Medical
Center, New England Medical Center, Tufts University, 1984 l985.
Medical Committee, Medical Chairperson, State Board of Workers Compensation,
Atlanta, Georgia. 2005-Present
Steering Committee, State Board of Workers Compensation, Atlanta, Georgia. 2005Present
Chief of Surgery, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital, Marietta, Georgia,
2003 2006.
President, Medical Staff, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital, Marietta, Georgia,
2006 2008.
Upper Extremity Injuries: Recurrent Issues in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 1999 GSIA
Fall Conference and Annual Meeting, Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort, St.
Simons Island, Georgia, October 21, 1999.
Computer Based Multimedia Presentations - The How Tos. Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds, December 7, 1999.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Department of Administrative Services, The State of
Georgia, December 8, 1999.
Computer Based Multimedia Presentations - The How Tos. Emory University
Medical School, Department of Orthopaedics, 2000.
Tour of Facility for Ergonomic Suggestions and Prevention Ideas for CTS, Maxxel
Corporation, January 8, 2001
In-service Office, Neurometrix, February 16, 2001
Injury prevention of the Upper Extremity, General Motors Plant Tour, April 9, 2001
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lunch and Learn, RSCKO April 20, 2001
Shoulder Surgery, Lunch and Learn, Zurich American, October 17, 2001
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lunch and Learn, Taylor and Associates, February 27,
2002.
Ergonomic Suggestions, Plant Tour, Chemtronics, April 22, 2002
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cobb County Government, Marietta, Georgia,
May 22, 2002.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lunch and Learn, Chubb Insurance, August 14, 2002
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Gallagher Bassett, Renaissance Hotel, Atlanta Airport,
Atlanta, GA, February 19, 2003
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Professional Association of Case managers, July 16,
2003
Moderator, Orthopaedic Session, Georgia State Board Annual Meeting, Cobb Galleria
Center, Marietta, Georgia, August 26, 2003
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lunch and Learn, Zurich American, October 15, 2003
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, PRSG, Atlanta, GA, January 15, 2004
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cunningham Lindsey Insurance Company,
February 9, 2004.
The Working Shoulder, Zurich Insurance Company, February 9, 2004.
Management of Osteoarthritis, Shoulder Pain, PhRMA Code on Interactions with
Healthcare Professionals, Bill Britt, Maggianos Little Italy, February 25, 2004
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Boehringer Ingleheim, Maggianos, March 2004.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Georgia Insolvency Pool, Frank Knighton, March 2,
2004.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, National Claims Association, March 24, 2004
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Crawford and Company, Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2004
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Integrated Care Management, Atlanta, GA, April 16,
2004
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spring Fling, May 13, 2004
The Working Shoulder, Georgia Insolvency Pool, Atlanta, GA, June 9, 2004.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cincinnati Insurance, June 13, 2004
The Working Shoulder, Cincinnati Insurance Company, Atlanta, GA June 18, 2004.
Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Zurich Insurance Company, Atlanta, GA, August 11,
2004.
The Working Shoulder, Affinity Insurance Company, Atlanta, GA, August 23, 2004.
Common Orthopaedic Problems of the Elbow and Prevention of Common Ophthalmic
Injuries in the Work Place, Moderator, State Board of Workers Compensation,
2004 Annual Education Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, August 29 September 1,
2004.
The Working Shoulder. Failed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Taylor & Associates, Stone
Mountain, GA September 24, 2004.
The Working Shoulder, The Roadshow, Atlanta, GA October 28, 2004.
The Working Shoulder, AIG, Alpharetta, GA November 17, 2004
The Working Shoulder, Builders Insurance, Atlanta, GA 12/6/2004.
ASOP, Casting Technique of the Upper Extremity, Las Vegas, Nevada, August, 2006.
Georgia Hand and Upper Extremity Special Interest Group. Tendon Transfers To The
Upper Extremity, 2007.
Expert Panelist. The Road Show, Atlanta, Georgia. March 2, 2008.
Cobb County Board of Education 2008 Medical Provider Workplace Assessment.
Lunch and Learn Presentation. Hand Injuries and Return to Work, March 6,
2008.
Alpharma. Flector Patch. Discussion Analgesic and Inflammation Patch. Atlanta, GA
April 2008.
Georgia Municipal Association. Lunch and Learn Presentation. The Working
Shoulder, Atlanta, Georgia. May 19, 2008.
Expert Panelist. Workmans Compensation. The Road Show, Rise and Shine,
Atlanta, Georgia, June 2008.
Your Vote Counts on Workers Compensation! Georgia State Board of Workers
Compensation Atlanta, GA 8/25/08
Flector Patch. A Targeted Approach to Acute Pain Management Associated with
Sprains, Strains and Contusions. Atlanta, GA, January 22, 2009.
The Working Shoulder. Lunch and Learn Presentation, Maggianos, Atlanta, GA,
March 25, 2009.
Handling Aggravating Aggravation Claims Symposium, Lake Lanier Islands May 16,
2010
Workers Compensation: Trick or Treat??? Fall Roadshow 2010 Atlanta , GA 10/28/10
Controversies in the Upper Extremity: Dupuytrens Disease, Biceps Tendon Repair and
Rotator Cuff Tears Benchmark Physical Therapy Symposium Alpharetta, GA
7/14/11
Dr. Weils Excellent Adventure: Live Surgery on the Wrist and Elbow, Open Carpal
Tunnel Release, Tenex and Open Lateral Epicondylectomy and Ulnar Nerve
Release Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation Atlanta, GA 8/26/14
Its All In Hand: Anatomy, Injury and Infection in the Wrist and Hand, The 6th Annual PA
Guide to the Musculoskeletal Galaxy
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons-American Academy of Physician Assistants
Atlanta, GA 3/10/15
Failed Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Georgia Municipal Association 5/26/15
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Channel 11, WXIA NBC Affiliate, Atlanta, Georgia, 1989.
Interview on WGST-AM and WSB-AM, September 19, 1992. Ankle injury interview
about Greg Olson.
Interview on WSB-AM, October, 1992. Tomahawk Chop interview, which ran during
early portion of playoffs.
Interview with Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 7, 1992. This was picked up by
the Associated Press. Tomahawk Chop interview and tips.
Interview with Candace Pressley of WSB-AM, March 16, 1993. Most common
accidents during the blizzard (broken bones).
Interview with Diana Davis of WSB-TV, April 23, 1993. Breakaway bases.
Interview with Karen Eisele of WAGA-TV, June 8, 1993. General Motors carpal tunnel
release study.
Interview with Jennifer Griffies of WCHK-FM on July 4, 1993. Interview about the
Peachtree Road Race.
Interview with Greg Masters of WSB-AM on July 7, 1993. Guest on Sports Talk callin program for 45 minutes Discussed post-Peachtree syndrome.
Interview with Karen Eisele of WAGA-TV on July 26, 1993. Fat and diet, proper
eating story.
Interview with Karen Eisele of WAGA-TV on August 13, 1993. Waterproof casts.
Interview on Atlanta Forum on Channel 46, WGNX. Discussed health care reform
proposals on October 21, 1993.
Letter to the Editor on health care reform, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, evening
newspaper, November 5, 1993.
Physician-on-call for the USA Gymnastics National Qualifying Meet at Mercer
University, April 9-10, 1994.
Mountain Bike Injuries, Channel 5, WAGA Fox-TV, July 13, 1995.
Tennis Elbow Injuries, Channel 5, WAGA Fox-TV, July 17, 1995.
Laser Treatment with Microlight 830 Laser, WSB-TV, November 10, 1995.
Cat Bite Injuries and Treatment, Channel 5, WAGA Fox-TV, January 4, 1996.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Laser Treatment of the Wrist and Arm, Channel 5, WAGA
Fox-TV, February 1, 1996.
Interview on Good for Parents. Use of Gore-Tex Casts for Children, October 24, 1998.
Interview re-broadcast on October 25, October 28, and October 30, 1998.
Interview Mens Health Magazine, April, 1999.
WellStar Health Systems Meet Craig Weil, M.D. Video 2010-2011
WellStar Community Report Video 2014
Marietta Daily Journal: The First Cut: Surgery Center opens at East Cobb Health Park
Video and Marietta Daily Journal article, 7/2/15
CONSULTANT
Smith and Nephews Dyonics, Inc., Clinical Trials and Instrument Design Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release System, 1992 2002.
Southern Concerts, Southern Promotions, Medical Coverage; Chastain Park, Omni
Arena, Roxie Theater, 1988 Present.
Lasermedics, Houston, Texas, Microlight 830, 1995.
U. S. Ortho, Toronto Medical Company, 1992 1995.
Brighthouse, 1998 Present.
MEDICAL DIRECTORSHIP
National Medical Director for Disneys Broadway Show Newsies 2015
National Medical Director for Disneys Broadway Show Dirty Dancing 2015
CHARITIBLE INTERESTS
Eventfounderandsupporter,KidsChanceCharities,Chairofannual
fundraisingluncheontohelpchildrenofinjuredworkersreceiveacollege
education2008Present
WoundedWarriorProject2013Present
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Certificate of Appreciation United States Special Operations Command August 2006
WellStar Nursing Physician Partner in Excellence Windy Hill Hospital 2009
WellStar Safety First Leader 2006-2011
WellStar Safety and Quality Award 2013
Certificate of Recognition Mercer University Physician Assistant Program 2013-2014
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital For Significant Contributions, Dedication and Partnership
on WellStar Health Systems Journey to World Class Healthcare 2014 and again in 2015
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