Type Of Business:
Health care
Expertise:
Hip and knee replacements; Hip resurfacing; Direct Anterior hip replacements; Computer assisted surgery; Partial knee replacements; Patellofemoral replacements; Complex and revision total joint replacements
Major Product/SVS:
Health care services
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing; Skiing; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Fellowship, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL; MD, Tulane University; Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Duke University
Affiliations Awards:
Past Director of the Center of Excellence in Total Joint Replacement, Floyd Medical Center; Georgia Orthopaedic Society; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Industry:
Orthopedic Surgery
Date of Distinction:
9/20/2011
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
His greatest career achievement has been the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Total Joint Replacement in Rome, Georgia. Rome is a unique city of 39,000 people in that in can offer world class services with regard to health care. Their designation by the Joint Commission confirmed their high level of expertise and commitment to patients locally and regionally.
Expanded Biography:
Dr. Sands practice offers many unique surgical procedures. Through his years in the military and in private practice, he has developed a comprehensive repertory of surgical procedures related to joint reconstruction. His practice ranges from tumor prosthesis to hip resurfacing, to partial knee replacement. In recent years, he has moved toward a concept of bone preservation. Since that time, he has honed his skills in partial knee replacements, isolated patellofemoral replacements and hip resurfacing. As a result, he has found tremendous gratification in offering these services. A pivotal moment in his career occurred in 2006, when he was selected to be one of the first 50 surgeons in the U.S. to perform hip resurfacing. He performed the first Birmingham hip resurfacing procedure in Georgia at Floyd Medical Center. That event launched his interest in developing a world view of orthopedics and allowed him to travel around the country lecturing and teaching others.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is being able to make such a strong impact on others' lives and enable patients to do things they could not do otherwise.
Number Of Years In Profession:
9
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and love for working with people.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he wanted to help the young and elderly.
Extended Bio Profile:
Prior to starting with Viera Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, Dr. Sands was practicing at Harbin Clinic. Dr. Sands chose to transition from the Harbin Clinic to Viera Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in order to help develop a new Total Joint Program at Viera Hospital. Viera Hospital opened its doors in April 2011 with the mission of providing state of the art Orthopedic care in a patient friendly environment.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the clinic; Treating pre- and postoperative patients
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Sands hopes to continue to grow professionally and create a nonprofit organization that will help under-served communities by offering free surgeries.