3 Best Orthopedics in Columbia, MO

“Dr. Alan G. Anz obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He completed an adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at Texas Hip and Knee Center in Fort Worth. He has over 18 years of experience. Dr. Alan is affiliated with reputable medical facilities, including Boone Hospital Center and Capital Region Medical Center. He is particularly enthusiastic about the advancements in surgical techniques that facilitate quicker recovery and early discharge to home following joint replacements. He played a crucial role in pioneering the outpatient joint replacement program at The Surgical Center at the Columbia Orthopedic Group. Presently, approximately 50 percent of his joint replacements are performed on an outpatient basis. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He works in Columbia, MO, and 3 other locations.”

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“Dr. Shawn Sahota completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He has received world-class medical training across the country. Dr. Sahota is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the Mid-America Orthopedic Association (MAOA). Dr. Sahota completed fellowship training in sports medicine, specifically shoulder, hip, and knee surgery, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He is passionate about treating athletes of all ages and varieties. His patient-centered focus is complemented by evidence-based care. He has authored numerous research publications and textbook chapters and has presented his research nationally and internationally. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bothwell Regional Health Center and Lake Regional Health System.”

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“Dr. Tyler J. Jenkins received his medical education at the University of Missouri. He is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He then completed a spine surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is passionate about evidence-based spine care and believes that the best way to stay engaged in this life-long learning process is through research and a continuous search for solutions to clinical problems. He is an active researcher in spine conditions and orthopedics. He has earned top research awards from the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Cervical Spine Research Society. He developed the "No S.C.A.R.E. Protocol" with top spine surgeons across the country to improve safety for patients undergoing cervical surgery nationwide. This has led Dr. Jenkins to conclude that collaborating evidence-based research and listening to each patient is at the heart of medicine. He works in Columbia, MO, and 2 other locations.”

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