Nicholas Tucker, MD
July 2021 to Current
Nicholas received his medical degree from Case Western and went on to an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado
Katya Strage, MD
July 2020 through June 2021
Katya received her medical degree from Texas A&M and then went on to orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado
Lori Chambers, MD
July 2019 through June 2020
Lori received her medical degree from St. George University and then went on to orthopaedic surgery residency at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, FL.
Xiangquan Chu, MD
October 2019 -September 2020
Background: Dr. Chu is an attending doctor in the Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Quinfoshan Hospital affiliated with Shandong University in Jinan, China. Dr. Chu majored in Trauma Surgery at Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Seongeun Byun, MD, PhD
December 2018 - December 2019
Background: Dr. Byun was born in Daegu, South Korea. He received his MD from Seoul National University, Korea. Dr. Byun received his Master Degree and PhD from Graduate School of Medicine, Ulsan University and is currently an Assistant Professor of Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHH University in Bundang-gu, Seonnma-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea.
Jihyo Hwang, MD, PhD
July 2018 - June 2019
Background: Dr. Hwang was born in Gwanju, South Korea. He received his academic education from Wonkwang University, Graduate School, Iksan, South Korea and is current an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at Hallym University - Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine.
David Rojas, MD
2017-2019
Background: Dr. Rojas was born and raised in the "Andes" highlands of Ecuador, Cuenca. His father was his role model orthopaedic surgeon and his inspiration behind medicine and surgery.
In 2014, Dr. Rojas moved to the US to pursue a career in surgery. He completed his surgical internship at the University of Colorado, followed by a two-year orthopedic research fellowship at DHMC (2017 - 2019). He is currently a second-year surgery resident at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY. In Dr. Rojas' words, "Everyday I work toward my dream, to help others with compassion and high quality patient care."
Erik Hasenboehler, M.D.
June 2006 - September 2007
Background: Originally from Switzerland, grew up in Italy. Graduated from the University of Bern Medical School. Completed residency in general surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery in Lugano and Lucerne, Switzerland.
Accomplishments While in Research: Published one book chapter, 10 published papers and one International presentation.
Where now: AO Trauma Fellowship, Harborview Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Seattle, WA. Hospital of Oberengadin Samedan, Switzerland, Department of General Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma.
Giby Philips, MD
August 2005 through February 2007
Background: Born in India, graduated from Christian Medical College, Punjab. Completed Orthopedic training in Russia and an Ilizarov fellowship in Egypt.
Accomplishments while in Research: two published papers, one pending paper, and one pending book chapter.
Where now: Cairo, Egypt - Training in cosmetic limb lengthening, deformity correction and pediatric orthopedics.
Anand Parekh, BM MRCS (Eng)
November 2004 through June 2006
Background: Born in Zambia, brought up in England. Medical school at the University of Southampton and I am a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Accomplishments Research: three published papers, three papers in progress; four podium, four poster presentations at the OTA and WOA; three book chapters, design and implementation of industrial and in-house trials.
Where now: Internship, General Surgery, New Zealand.
Juan Agudelo, MD
November 2003 through June 2005
Accomplishments while in Research: four published papers and seven papers in progress; three podium and three poster presentations; one book chapter.
Where now: Resident, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado.
