Expertise:
Dr. Ertl's expertise includes reconstructive surgery, amputation, orthopedic acute trauma care, treatment of multiple injuries, and pelvic and acetabular surgery.
Education Degrees:
Orthopaedic Trauma Advanced Clinical Experience, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2000-2001); Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY (1996-2000); General Surgery Residency, North Shore University Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, Manhassett, NY (1994-1996); Surgical Research Fellow, Concentration in Meniscal Cartilage Tissue Engineering, North Shore University Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, Manhassett, NY (1993-1994); General Surgery Internship, North Shore University Hospital/Cornell University Medical College, Manhassett, NY (1992-1993); University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL (1990-1992); Doctor of Medicine (1992); St. George’s University School of Medicine, St. George’s, Grenada (1988-1990) (Transferred 1990); Non-Degree Graduate Program, Biochemistry/Microbiology, University of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, IL (1987-1988); Bachelor of Science Degree, Distributed Studies, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA (1986)
Affiliations Awards:
Orthopedic Trauma Association; Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Work History:
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK (2009-Present); Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK (2002-2009); Assistant Professor (Acting), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2001-2002)
Number Of Years In Profession:
9
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the support he received from his family members and father, who were all surgeons and served as his role models.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he comes from a family of surgeons.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Ertl is also an orthopedic trauma surgeon and his speciality is in performing amputations surgery as well as post-traumatic reconstruction.
Education Certifications:
License, State of Oklahoma (2002); Certification, American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons;