Meet Us

Professor, Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Donaldson specializes in complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery. He believes his most important role as a physician is to educate residents and patients about both the surgical techniques needed to reconstruct the joint, and the postoperative recovery process. He has a strong inner drive and commitment to train the next generation of surgeons.

Professor, Shoulder

Dr. Phipatanakul loves mentoring by building deep personal relationships through open communication. All residents have his cell number starting at match day. His clinical practice focuses on shoulder arthroplasty and complex fractures. He believes in whole person care by treating the patient (not just the x-rays). Much of the program is built on feedback from the residents. He ascribes to the concept of a residency program for the residents by the residents.

Associate Residency Program Director
Associate Professor, Spine

Dr. Danisa is an academically active spine surgeon at the regional and national levels. He is on the editorial board for 2 spine journals, serves as an ABOS board examiner, and is on multiple committees for AAOS, NASS, & ORS. His clinical interests are degenerative spine and level 1 trauma. He is known for his teaching philosophy that residents learn by doing.

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Dr. Walker has a special interest in infantile hip dysplasia and neuromuscular conditions. Having trained on both the East and West coast she brings a fresh perspective to our program. As an educator, her lifelong passion is to mentor and inspire residents and students.