Q1: How did your career path lead you to Physical Medicine Consultants?
After finishing residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, I took a job in Louisville, Kentucky, then had the opportunity to move back to Fort Wayne and join Fort Wayne Orthopedics. In 2007, we began Physical Medicine Consultants, focusing on nonsurgical techniques to alleviate pain and improve function. I had a great experience at Fort Wayne Orthopedics, and it was a nice transition to Physical Medicine Consultants.
Q2: What makes Physical Medicine Consultants’ approach to pain treatment unique?
We see acute and chronic pain. Our approach is to evaluate the whole person and look at different aspects of their activities and develop a unique plan for intervention, whether it be with specific types of injections or specific medications. We treat a variety of pain conditions and, again, each approach is unique to that individual and to that condition.
Q3: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Obviously, patients achieving pain relief and improved functional activities on a day-to-day basis are the most rewarding. I also enjoy the interaction with patients and families.
Q4: What do the next five years look like for you?
Getting a little closer to retirement, although not stopping altogether. We have started a few new programs over the last few years, and I would like to see those continue to grow, including Fort Wayne Regenerative Medicine, Midwest Concussion Clinic and MindSet PrTMS. I also plan to spend more time with my wife, Erin, and our family.
Q5: When we featured you a few years ago in Business People, we photographed you with some of your Bobblehead collection. Do you still collect them?
How did that collection get started, and how many do you have? Yes, I still collect them. In fact, my latest addition was Sister Jean from Loyola. We recently downsized, so I’m not exactly sure how many I have. Most of them are in boxes with the exception of a few privileged Bobbleheads. Interestingly, I got started a number of years ago when I was a young boy. The Junior League Bargain Box had Bobblehead dolls, which I bought. From there, we actually also found a few Bobbleheads that my father had in my grandmother’s attic. It’s been fun, as friends and family will give them to me as presents.
Q6: What does a typical day look like for you?
Besides eating breakfast and dinner, there really isn't a typical day. Every day brings a unique challenge to the different number of individuals that we see.
Q7: What can you and your family be found doing in your free time?
Over the last year, with the pandemic, we completed a lot of puzzles. Typically, however, we enjoy going to football games in the fall and concerts whenever we have a chance. Hopefully, the pandemic situation will eventually improve and allow more time for concerts and football. We also enjoy streaming shows, checking out new brunch spots in the city and playing frisbee with our bernedoodle.
