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Dr. Bodell is board certified in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgery of the hand, independent medical examiners, pain management, and hyperbaric medicine. His interests include joint arthroplasty, microsurgery, and pain management. A graduate of Hobart College and New York Medical College, his training and fellowship were completed at the Mayo Clinic, in Minnesota. Dr. Bodell has been a member of the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery since 2008.
Undergraduate:
1963-1967: Hobart College, Geneva, New York
Medical School:
1969-1971: New York Medical School, New York, New York
Internship:
1971-1972: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Residency:
1972-1975: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota: Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship:
1976-1977: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota: Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Independent Medical Examiners American Academy of Pain Management Accredited Hyperbaric Medicine
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Association for Hand Surgery International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Bodell is board certified in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgery of the hand, independent medical examiners, pain management, and hyperbaric medicine. His interests include joint arthroplasty, microsurgery, and pain management. A graduate of Hobart College and New York Medical College, his training and fellowship were completed at the Mayo Clinic, in Minnesota. Dr. Bodell has been a member of the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery since 2008.
Undergraduate:
1963-1967: Hobart College, Geneva, New York
Medical School:
1969-1971: New York Medical School, New York, New York
Internship:
1971-1972: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Residency:
1972-1975: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota: Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship:
1976-1977: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota: Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery American Board of Independent Medical Examiners American Academy of Pain Management Accredited Hyperbaric Medicine
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Association for Hand Surgery International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Zoldos is board certified in Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery. Born in Canada, Dr. Zoldos attended the University of Waterloo with an undergraduate focus in mechanical engineering. He completed dental school at the University of Toronto, and stayed in Canada for an additional year to complete an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then matriculated to Louisiana State University where he completed medical school, a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and two years of General Surgery training.
He then proceeded to the University of Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in Plastic Surgery, followed by an additional fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then worked at the University of Kentucky as an assistant professor for two years before coming to Phoenix. Dr. Zoldos has been an integral member of the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery since its inception in 2000, and is currently a managing partner.
He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, and has presented various topics on numerous occasions at both the local and the national level. He has been voted as a Top Doctor by his peers in the Phoenix area on numerous occasions.
Undergraduate:
1981-1984: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario: Mechanical Engineering
1984: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Arts and Sciences
Dental School:
1984-1988: University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, Ontario
Medical School:
1992: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
1989: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Dental/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1995: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1994: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: General Surgery
1997: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship:
1997-1998: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications—Hand Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Zoldos is board certified in Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery. Born in Canada, Dr. Zoldos attended the University of Waterloo with an undergraduate focus in mechanical engineering. He completed dental school at the University of Toronto, and stayed in Canada for an additional year to complete an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then matriculated to Louisiana State University where he completed medical school, a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and two years of General Surgery training.
He then proceeded to the University of Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in Plastic Surgery, followed by an additional fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then worked at the University of Kentucky as an assistant professor for two years before coming to Phoenix. Dr. Zoldos has been an integral member of the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery since its inception in 2000, and is currently a managing partner.
He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, and has presented various topics on numerous occasions at both the local and the national level. He has been voted as a Top Doctor by his peers in the Phoenix area on numerous occasions.
Undergraduate:
1981-1984: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario: Mechanical Engineering
1984: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Arts and Sciences
Dental School:
1984-1988: University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, Ontario
Medical School:
1992: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
1989: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Dental/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1995: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1994: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: General Surgery
1997: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship:
1997-1998: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications—Hand Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Lloyd Champagne’s roots are in Louisiana, where he completed both his undergraduate degree and medical school at Louisiana State University. He completed his residency in general surgery at Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans.
After a year of teaching general and trauma surgery at LSU, he moved to Pittsburgh to complete a plastic surgery fellowship, along with a hand and microsurgery fellowship. He is board certified in plastic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Champagne has been a Phoenician since 1999, with a strong focus on plastic and hand reconstructive surgery.
Undergraduate:
1982-1983: Tulane University 1984-1986: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Zoology
Medical School:
1990: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
Louisiana State University, Charity Hospital- New Orleans, Louisiana
1990-1991: Internship- Assistant Director, Gross Anatomy for Students / Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
1991-1992: PGY2, Course Director, Gross Anatomy for Residents, Pediatric Life Support Certification
1993-1994: PGY3, Boston/Tufts University Basic Science Course
Appointment- Committee to Establish Guidelines on Maternity Leave & Disability
1994-1995: PGY5 Appointed Chief Resident, Resident Endoscopy Certification, Chicago American College of Surgeons Meeting, Director of Gross Anatomy Course for Residents
Fellowship:
1996-1999: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand Surgery
Board Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification: hand surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society of Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Zoldos is board certified in Plastic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and also has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery. Born in Canada, Dr. Zoldos attended the University of Waterloo with an undergraduate focus in mechanical engineering. He completed dental school at the University of Toronto, and stayed in Canada for an additional year to complete an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then matriculated to Louisiana State University where he completed medical school, a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and two years of General Surgery training.
He then proceeded to the University of Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in Plastic Surgery, followed by an additional fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Zoldos then worked at the University of Kentucky as an assistant professor for two years before coming to Phoenix. Dr. Zoldos has been an integral member of the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery since its inception in 2000, and is currently a managing partner.
He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and book chapters, and has presented various topics on numerous occasions at both the local and the national level. He has been voted as a Top Doctor by his peers in the Phoenix area on numerous occasions.
Undergraduate:
1981-1984: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario: Mechanical Engineering
1984: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Arts and Sciences
Dental School:
1984-1988: University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Toronto, Ontario
Medical School:
1992: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
1989: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario: Dental/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1995: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1994: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana: General Surgery
1997: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship:
1997-1998: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand and Microvascular Surgery
Certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications—Hand Surgery and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Lloyd Champagne’s roots are in Louisiana, where he completed both his undergraduate degree and medical school at Louisiana State University. He completed his residency in general surgery at Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans.
After a year of teaching general and trauma surgery at LSU, he moved to Pittsburgh to complete a plastic surgery fellowship, along with a hand and microsurgery fellowship. He is board certified in plastic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Champagne has been a Phoenician since 1999, with a strong focus on plastic and hand reconstructive surgery.
Undergraduate:
1982-1983: Tulane University 1984-1986: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Zoology
Medical School:
1990: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
Louisiana State University, Charity Hospital- New Orleans, Louisiana
1990-1991: Internship- Assistant Director, Gross Anatomy for Students / Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
1991-1992: PGY2, Course Director, Gross Anatomy for Residents, Pediatric Life Support Certification
1993-1994: PGY3, Boston/Tufts University Basic Science Course
Appointment- Committee to Establish Guidelines on Maternity Leave & Disability
1994-1995: PGY5 Appointed Chief Resident, Resident Endoscopy Certification, Chicago American College of Surgeons Meeting, Director of Gross Anatomy Course for Residents
Fellowship:
1996-1999: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand Surgery
Board Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification: hand surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society of Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Lloyd Champagne’s roots are in Louisiana, where he completed both his undergraduate degree and medical school at Louisiana State University. He completed his residency in general surgery at Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans.
After a year of teaching general and trauma surgery at LSU, he moved to Pittsburgh to complete a plastic surgery fellowship, along with a hand and microsurgery fellowship. He is board certified in plastic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Champagne has been a Phoenician since 1999, with a strong focus on plastic and hand reconstructive surgery.
Undergraduate:
1982-1983: Tulane University 1984-1986: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Zoology
Medical School:
1990: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Residency:
Louisiana State University, Charity Hospital- New Orleans, Louisiana
1990-1991: Internship- Assistant Director, Gross Anatomy for Students / Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
1991-1992: PGY2, Course Director, Gross Anatomy for Residents, Pediatric Life Support Certification
1993-1994: PGY3, Boston/Tufts University Basic Science Course
Appointment- Committee to Establish Guidelines on Maternity Leave & Disability
1994-1995: PGY5 Appointed Chief Resident, Resident Endoscopy Certification, Chicago American College of Surgeons Meeting, Director of Gross Anatomy Course for Residents
Fellowship:
1996-1999: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Hand Surgery
Board Certification:
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualification: hand surgery
Professional Associations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society of Surgery of the Hand Honors: Voted Top Doc by Phoenix Magazine: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Dr. Enoki was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. He completed his undergraduate studies majoring in English at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During college he worked in a Honolulu emergency department, during which he completed EMT-Basic certification. He worked on ambulances in Honolulu while completing a Master of Science degree in Physiology. He became certified as an EMT -Paramedic (MICT) and continued his work on "911" ambulances. He graduated from medical school with the MD degree in 2000 from the University of Hawaii and was awarded the US Navy's Health Professions Scholarship. He completed General Surgery internship in 2001, and completed US Navy Flight Surgeon training later that year. In 2003, he deployed with the US Marines during the invasion of Iraq. He then completed Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Arizona in 2009, then hand surgery fellowship at OHSU in 2010. He has practiced medicine and surgery in multiple healthcare settings.
Dr. Gerard T. Gabel is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. In addition to practicing with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in the Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, offices, he is also an orthopedic surgery staff member at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Gabel treats both adults and children.
Dr. Gabel grew up in Houston and cares deeply about the community he serves. He received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education and a hand surgery fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Gabel is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a certificate of added qualifications for surgery of the hand. He specializes in disorders of the hand, shoulder, and elbow, as well as sports medicine. His clinical interests include hand and wrist, arthritis surgery, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint replacement, microsurgery, shoulders, and upper extremity surgery.
His professional affiliations include the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, and American Association for Hand Surgery.
If you’re looking for a highly trained orthopedic specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery, call Dr. Gerard T. Gabel today for a consultation.
Dr. Gerard T. Gabel is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. In addition to practicing with Southwest Orthopedic Group, LLP, in the Houston and Sugar Land, Texas, offices, he is also an orthopedic surgery staff member at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Gabel treats both adults and children.
Dr. Gabel grew up in Houston and cares deeply about the community he serves. He received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education and a hand surgery fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
Dr. Gabel is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and earned a certificate of added qualifications for surgery of the hand. He specializes in disorders of the hand, shoulder, and elbow, as well as sports medicine. His clinical interests include hand and wrist, arthritis surgery, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint replacement, microsurgery, shoulders, and upper extremity surgery.
His professional affiliations include the Harris County Medical Society, Texas Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, and American Association for Hand Surgery.
If you’re looking for a highly trained orthopedic specialist for hand and upper extremity surgery, call Dr. Gerard T. Gabel today for a consultation.
Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Asher Kupperman, MD, is a specialist in hand and upper extremity surgery at Alta Orthopaedics, with locations in Solvang, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard, California. Dr. Kupperman was born at Cottage Hospital and raised in Santa Barbara. He attended Vieja Valley, La Colina, and graduated valedictorian from San Marcos High School, where he captained the basketball team. As the son of two doctors, it was always his dream to return to Santa Barbara as a physician so that he could care for the community that raised and cared for him.
He majored in molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Following his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Kupperman completed specialty fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He also trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Cornell Medical School.
He has treated many professional athletes, including members of the New York Giants, Knicks, and Mets, the New Jersey Devils, a Wimbledon Tennis Champion, a US Open Golf Champion, and many world-renowned artists and musicians.
While living in Nashville, Dr. Kupperman fell in love with his beautiful wife, Elizabeth. He enjoys spending time with her and their young son, Lev, and is always on the lookout for a pick-up game of basketball.
Dr. Laura Alicia D'Agostino is a distinguished Hand Surgeon with a rich background in orthopedics, known for her expertise in hand and microsurgery. Born in Argentina, Dr. D'Agostino is certified in Hand Surgery by the Argentine Association for Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity and in Orthopedic Surgery by the College of Medical Doctors of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Dr. D'Agostino's journey in the field of medicine includes a Hand Surgery senior fellowship at the Christine M Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery (ACGME accredited). Her postgraduate training in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity was conducted through the Argentine Association. Earlier, she pursued her Residency in Orthopedics at the Hospital Provincial de Rosario, Argentina, and later served as a Clinical Instructor in the Orthopedic Department at the University of Colorado.
Dr. D'Agostino has contributed significantly to her field, co-authoring "Tips and Tricks in Orthopedic Trauma: A case-based approach" (2017) and publishing "Tobacco use and neurogenesis: A theoretical review of pathophysiological mechanisms affecting the outcome of peripheral nerve regeneration" in the Journal of Orthopedics (2020). She has also served as an international guest speaker at the Mexican and Caribbean Hand Surgery international meeting in Oaxaca, Mexico (2013).
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. D'Agostino is not only dedicated to her medical practice but is also actively involved in community service, including volunteering at the Montessori School of Denver, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Volunteers of America, and Helping Hands of Boca Raton. Her personal interests include yoga, hiking, tennis, and reading. Dr. Laura A. D'Agostino brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in the field of Hand Surgery, making her a respected figure in both academic and professional circles.
Dr. Rodrigo Natalio Banegas, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and Associate Professor in Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, brings a wealth of international experience and expertise to the field of orthopedic surgery. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Dr. Banegas has seamlessly blended his South American roots with his American citizenship, becoming a valuable contributor to the medical community.
Dr. Banegas embarked on his academic journey at the National Technological University in Rosario, Argentina, where he completed his undergraduate studies before earning his medical degree from the National University of Rosario Medical School. His commitment to medical excellence led him to internships at distinguished institutions, including the Centenary Provincial Hospital and the North Zone Children's Hospital.
Throughout his career, Dr. Banegas has demonstrated a dedication to advancing his skills and knowledge. He completed a residency in orthopedics at the Emergency Hospital Dr. Clemente Alvarez, where he later served as Chief Resident. His pursuit of excellence extended to specialized rotations in children's orthopedic surgery at the Pediatric Hospital Juan P. Garrahan in Buenos Aires.
Dr. Banegas continued to enhance his expertise through various fellowships and post-graduate education programs, including a Hand Surgery scholarship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky. He later served as a Senior Fellow and completed additional training in hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery in Argentina and the United States.
With a strong commitment to education, Dr. Banegas has held academic positions at institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor in Orthopedics. His dedication to teaching extends beyond the university setting, as he has contributed as a faculty member for AO Trauma North America and served as a Clinical Instructor in Hand Surgery at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Banegas has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions, earning the title of Mentor of the Year at Denver Health and the prestigious Town Council Award in Argentina for his participation in the hand transplantation program. His leadership extends to memberships in various medical associations, including the American Medical Association and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
In addition to his clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Banegas actively engages in community service, directing the Latin Health Fair and contributing to initiatives such as the Peripheral Nerve Institute at Denver Health. His commitment to community well-being extends to international mission work, including surgeries for the underserved native population in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Dr. Banegas is a prolific author with numerous publications and scientific presentations, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. His contributions to medical literature include research on peripheral nerve regeneration, forearm shortening impact on pronation and supination, and various aspects of hand surgery.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with licenses in Florida and Colorado, Dr. Banegas continues to make significant contributions to the medical community, combining his clinical expertise, dedication to education, and passion for community service to create a lasting impact in the field of orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Laura Alicia D'Agostino is a distinguished Hand Surgeon with a rich background in orthopedics, known for her expertise in hand and microsurgery. Born in Argentina, Dr. D'Agostino is certified in Hand Surgery by the Argentine Association for Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity and in Orthopedic Surgery by the College of Medical Doctors of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Dr. D'Agostino's journey in the field of medicine includes a Hand Surgery senior fellowship at the Christine M Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery (ACGME accredited). Her postgraduate training in Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the upper extremity was conducted through the Argentine Association. Earlier, she pursued her Residency in Orthopedics at the Hospital Provincial de Rosario, Argentina, and later served as a Clinical Instructor in the Orthopedic Department at the University of Colorado.
Dr. D'Agostino has contributed significantly to her field, co-authoring "Tips and Tricks in Orthopedic Trauma: A case-based approach" (2017) and publishing "Tobacco use and neurogenesis: A theoretical review of pathophysiological mechanisms affecting the outcome of peripheral nerve regeneration" in the Journal of Orthopedics (2020). She has also served as an international guest speaker at the Mexican and Caribbean Hand Surgery international meeting in Oaxaca, Mexico (2013).
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. D'Agostino is not only dedicated to her medical practice but is also actively involved in community service, including volunteering at the Montessori School of Denver, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Volunteers of America, and Helping Hands of Boca Raton. Her personal interests include yoga, hiking, tennis, and reading. Dr. Laura A. D'Agostino brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence in the field of Hand Surgery, making her a respected figure in both academic and professional circles.
Dr. Rodrigo Natalio Banegas, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and Associate Professor in Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, brings a wealth of international experience and expertise to the field of orthopedic surgery. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Dr. Banegas has seamlessly blended his South American roots with his American citizenship, becoming a valuable contributor to the medical community.
Dr. Banegas embarked on his academic journey at the National Technological University in Rosario, Argentina, where he completed his undergraduate studies before earning his medical degree from the National University of Rosario Medical School. His commitment to medical excellence led him to internships at distinguished institutions, including the Centenary Provincial Hospital and the North Zone Children's Hospital.
Throughout his career, Dr. Banegas has demonstrated a dedication to advancing his skills and knowledge. He completed a residency in orthopedics at the Emergency Hospital Dr. Clemente Alvarez, where he later served as Chief Resident. His pursuit of excellence extended to specialized rotations in children's orthopedic surgery at the Pediatric Hospital Juan P. Garrahan in Buenos Aires.
Dr. Banegas continued to enhance his expertise through various fellowships and post-graduate education programs, including a Hand Surgery scholarship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, Kentucky. He later served as a Senior Fellow and completed additional training in hand, upper extremity, and microsurgery in Argentina and the United States.
With a strong commitment to education, Dr. Banegas has held academic positions at institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor in Orthopedics. His dedication to teaching extends beyond the university setting, as he has contributed as a faculty member for AO Trauma North America and served as a Clinical Instructor in Hand Surgery at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Banegas has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions, earning the title of Mentor of the Year at Denver Health and the prestigious Town Council Award in Argentina for his participation in the hand transplantation program. His leadership extends to memberships in various medical associations, including the American Medical Association and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
In addition to his clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Banegas actively engages in community service, directing the Latin Health Fair and contributing to initiatives such as the Peripheral Nerve Institute at Denver Health. His commitment to community well-being extends to international mission work, including surgeries for the underserved native population in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Dr. Banegas is a prolific author with numerous publications and scientific presentations, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of orthopedic surgery. His contributions to medical literature include research on peripheral nerve regeneration, forearm shortening impact on pronation and supination, and various aspects of hand surgery.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with licenses in Florida and Colorado, Dr. Banegas continues to make significant contributions to the medical community, combining his clinical expertise, dedication to education, and passion for community service to create a lasting impact in the field of orthopedic surgery.
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