JAOAO 2025 Editorial Board

Selection of Editors

The JAOAO Editorial Board is comprised of members of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics from across the US representing surgical expertise in all aspects of orthopedics. Associate Editors review articles and are selected based on their years of experience and training. Deputy Editors determine article acceptance and are selected based on their editorial experience as well as years of experience and training.

Steven J. Heithoff, DO, MBA, FAOAO
Editor-in-Chief

Zachary C. Lum, DO, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

Michael G. Saper, DO, FAOAO, Assistant Editor-in-Chief

 

Sections

Editors

Adult Reconstruction
Deputy Jonathon M. Brown, DO, FAOAO
Jefferson Health-Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute
Assistant Professor, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Wilmington, DE
Associate Timothy R. Beals, DO, FAOAO
Sports Medicine Oregon
Salem, OR
Associate Shane R. Hess, DO, FAOAO
Salem Health
Salem, OR
Associate Zachary C. Lum, DO
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Reconstruction Division, University of California: Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Foot and Ankle
Deputy Katherine Sage, DO, FAOAO
Kuros Biosciences
Grand Rapids, MI
Associate Angela K. Walker, DO
Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc, Hospital: North Kansas City Hospital
Kansas City, MO
Associate Safet O. Hatic, II, DO, FAOAO
Assistant Program Director
Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Kettering Health Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio
Centerville, OH
General
Deputy Michael S. Levy, DO, FAOAO
Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital
Scranton, PA
Associate William M. Gunnett, II, DO
Wellspan Orthopedics
Chambersburg, PA
Hand
Deputy James J. Kelly, DO, FAOAO
Excelsior Orthopedics, LLP
Kaleida Health
Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomed Science
Amherst, NY
Associate Matthew E. Koepplinger, DO, FAOAO
UTHealth Houston
Houston, TX
Associate David H. MacDonald, DO, FAOAO
The Hughston Clinic, P.C.
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery,
VCOM at Auburn University
Hamilton, GA
Associate Daniel R. Buchan, DO
Bluewater Orthopedics
Columbus, OH
Oncology
Deputy Nicholas Tedesco, DO
Clinical Assistant Professor, Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Associate Program Director, GSRMC Orthopedic Surgery Residency, Samaritan Medical Group
Corvallis, OR
Associate Brian E. Walczak, DO
RUSH Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Director of Sports Medicine & Joint Health
Oswego, IL
Pediatrics
Deputy Julieanne P. Sees, DO, FAOAO
Pediatric/Neuroorthopaedic Surgeon-Scientist
Clifton, NJ
Associate Adrienne M. Koder, DO
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
OR Medical Director and Secretary of Staff,
Arkansas Children’s Northwest
Springdale, AR
Associate Nancy M. Campbell, DO
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
Associate Emmalynn Sigrist, DO
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
Gillette Children’s Hospital
Chanhassen, MN
Shoulder and Elbow
Deputy Jason D. Clark, DO
Penn Highlands State College
State College, PA
Associate Joseph P. Kelly, DO
Aspen Orthopedic Specialists
Milwaukee, WI
Associate Ryan Applonie, DO
Capital Surgical Associates, Treasure Valley Hospital
Eagle, ID
Associate Eric G. Huish, Jr., DO
San Joaquin General Hospital
Elk Grove, CA
 
Spine
Deputy Miles L. Singer, DO, FAOAO
Specialists in Spine Surgery
Assistant Clinical Professor, Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Livonia, MI
Associate Christopher A. Gallus, DO, FAOAO
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
Senior Instructor, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, CO
Associate Anthony Viola, III, DO
Valley Orthopaedic Specialists
Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Griffin Hospital
UConn Health Center
Weatogue, CT
Associate Brian M. Danshaw, DO
Spine Surgery Chief and Director
Medical City Decatur
Decatur, TX
 
Sports Medicine
Deputy Joshua A. Tuck, DO, FAOAO
LECOM Health – Orthopedic Surgery and Pain Management
Erie, PA
Associate Troy D. Erickson, DO
Sanford Health-Thief River Falls Minnesota
Thief River Falls, MN
Associate Delbert T. Remaley, DO, FAOAO
Program Director, University of South Florida Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
Medical Director, TGH Surgery Center at Morsani
Associate Professor, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Associate Sean McMillan, DO, FAOAO
Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, Virtua Health System
Marlton, NJ
Associate Jonathan M. Fallon, DO
Chief of Orthopedics, Mass General Brigham
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
West Hatfield, MA
Associate Michael G. Saper, DO, FAOAO
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dept. of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Associate Professor, University of Washington
Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Trauma
Deputy Megan M. Sorich, DO
Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Associate Nicholas M. Romeo, DO
Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
Associate Thomas J. Revak, DO, FAOAO
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Director, Saint Louis University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery- Division of Orthopedic Trauma
St. Louis, MO
Associate James B. Kesl, DO, FAOAO
OSI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Kansas City, MO
Associate Frederick E. Tonnos, DO
Assistant Professor, Michigan State Universit
Associate Professor, California Northstate University Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons of Northern California
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Granite Bay, CA