2 Results for Orthopedic Surgery near Selma, AL

Dr. Haber's Biography — Lawrence Haber was born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University in Chemistry. Following college, he earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. Dr. Haber completed a general surgery intern year at the Medical College of Virginia and followed this with his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the Medical College of Virginia as well. Dr. Haber then completed his Pediatric Orthopedic fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.

Dr. Kindl's Biography — Dr. Kindl is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. At LSU he was a varsity swimmer and an Academic All-American while he earned his medical degree. For the next five years, as part of his internship and residency, Dr. Kindl continued advanced training in orthopedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and University of Alabama in Birmingham. While in Birmingham he trained under the world-renowned orthopedic physician of professional athletes Dr. James Andrews. Following his orthopedic residency, he completed a year-long fellowship specializing in sports medicine at the non-profit education and research organization, Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond. He is a fellowship-trained board certified specialist in upper extremity and sports medicine surgical procedures, and has been an orthopedic consultant for various professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams including Hampden Sydney College (Hampden Sydney, VA) and the Washington Redskins (Washington DC). Dr. Kindl has also been a medical volunteer for the Virginia Special Olympics. Dr. Kindl has tremendous experience in the field of minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that emphasizes a potentially easier and quicker recovery. These principles, initially developed for the competitive athlete, apply to all injuries whether they occur in the recreational environment, work place, or at home.

Dr. Chimento's Biography — Dr. Chimento is the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery for Ochsner Health System in New Orleans and the Gulf South area. His practice focuses on primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. He is consistently listed as one of the Best Doctors in America and has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top Orthopaedic Surgeons in America. Special areas of interest include less invasive surgical techniques, partial knee replacement surgery, and complex reconstructive cases. He currently performs robotically assisted hip and knee replacement surgery, which is at the forefront of current technology. He also trains other surgeons in these procedures. Dr. Chimento graduated with honors from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1990. He then completed his internship and residency at Tulane University Medical Center. Following residency, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, where he was Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his contribution to the Air Force personnel at Barksdale. Upon completion of his Air Force commitment, Dr. Chimento became a fellow at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, specializing in hip and knee replacement. After a period of time in private practice, he joined at Ochsner in 2006. Dr. Chimento has published articles and given several national and international presentations regarding hip and knee replacement surgery. Several of these projects have received awards. His major research interests are focused on improving patient outcomes and decreasing medical complications following joint replacement surgery. Dr. Chimento is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently President of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association. Other professional society memberships include the American Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, Southern Orthopaedic Association, Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, and the Greater New Orleans Orthopedic Society.