SIERRA PACIFIC ORTHOPEDICS - Key Persons
Dr. Alexander Majors is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon who specializes in the hand, wrist, and elbow. Dr. Majors was born and raised in Fresno, California. After graduating from Bullard High School in 1988, he attended the University of California at Berkeley where he received an undergraduate degree in psychology before deciding to pursue a career in medicine.
Dr. Majors completed medical school at Saint George's University and his general surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Dr. Majors is a diplomat in the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He has obtained a Certificate of Added Qualification for Surgery of the Hand and is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Majors also served as a volunteer faculty member for the UCSF orthopedic residency program in Fresno.
Dr. Majors, Dr. Benjamin Hendy, Dr. Erika Kuehn, and Dr. Julia Lee utilize a team approach to care for a variety of throwing and upper extremity athletic injuries, combining diagnostic imaging, surgical intervention, and outstanding on-site athletic training and physical therapy. They are the team hand surgeons for the Fresno State Bulldogs, The Fresno Pacific Sunbirds, and the Fresno City Rams.
Dr. Majors specializes in disorders of the hand, wrist, and forearm, frequently treating acute or chronic injuries of the worker or athlete. As a native of the Central Valley, Dr. Majors enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including cycling, skiing, backpacking, and yoga. He spends most of his free time with his two children.
Dr. Benjamin Hendy is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating complex problems of the shoulder and elbow, including shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, fractures, sports-related injuries, and shoulder instability. His expertise includes open treatments, shoulder replacements, and minimally invasive surgeries.
Dr. Hendy graduated from The University of Utah in Salt Lake City with an undergraduate degree in biology. He then earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, he underwent his orthopedic surgery residency and shoulder and elbow fellowship.
Using clear communication and compassion, Dr. Hendy treats patients with evidence-based medicine, advanced techniques, and shared decision-making to give his patients the best possible orthopedic care. His goal is for every patient to experience an improved quality of life.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Hendy enjoys hiking and being outdoors.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hendy at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Herndon Campus, please call (559) 256-5200.
Job Titles:
- Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
Connor J. Telles, M.D., is a Fresno native who is thrilled to be practicing in the Central Valley. Son of local cardiologist Dr. John Telles, Dr. Connor Telles is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon in Fresno, California.
After graduating from San Joaquin Memorial High School, Dr. Telles attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. While at Dartmouth, Dr. Telles rowed on the crew team and studied abroad in Puebla, Mexico. In 2001, Dr. Telles graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in engineering. He then completed both his medical school training and orthopedic surgery residency at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. In 2012, Dr. Telles completed a spine surgery fellowship at Stanford University and St. Mary's Spine Center in San Francisco.
In his free time, Dr. Telles enjoys mountain and road biking, water and snow skiing, hunting and fishing, playing tennis, and exploring the Sierras. His wife, Kristin, is a teacher. Together, they have two young children and a beloved Labrador Retriever.
Dr. Telles' practice at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics includes adolescent and adult cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Telles at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Spruce Campus, please contact his office at (559) 256-5393.
Our very own Dr. Connor Telles was published in the Global Spine Journal! His study, "The Pedicles Are Not the Densest Regions of the Lumbar Vertebrae: Implications for Bone Quality Assessment and Surgical Treatment Strategy," determined the bone density of lumbar vertebral…
Connor J. Telles, M.D., is the newest orthopedic surgeon to join the team of expert doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics.
Dr. Devin Mangold is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in nonsurgical and surgical orthopedic care. He is an expert at diagnosing and treating limitations related to traumatic, degenerative, or congenital problems of the foot and ankle. Through his diverse expertise and experience, he prioritizes shared decision-making in his recovery approach.
After earning his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California in Santa Cruz, Dr. Mangold attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, for his Doctor of Medicine degree. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mangold then underwent an additional year of specialty training through a foot and ankle fellowship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Mangold specializes in a wide array of treatments, procedures, and techniques. His areas of expertise include bunion, claw toe, and hammertoe repair; ankle fusion, joint replacement and joint preservation; ankle and foot arthroscopy; deformity corrections; nerve, tendon, and cartilage treatment and repair; sports medicine care; and general orthopedics.
Job Titles:
- Certified Family Medicine Expert
- Specialist
Dr. Anirudh Sharma is a board-certified family medicine expert with fellowship training in orthopedic trauma. He specializes in nonoperative and interventional treatments as well as preventative care for a variety of bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions.
Dr. Sharma earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Government Medical College in Patiala, Punjab, India, where he also completed an internship. He continued his training with an orthopedic surgery residency at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Dr. Sharma spent the rest of his time in Canada doing additional training. He attended the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for fellowship training in orthopedic trauma at the Health Sciences Centre before doing another fellowship at Concordia Hospital in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Sharma further expanded his training at the University of Manitoba Max Rady College of Medicine with a family medicine residency.
Dedicated to using the latest and most advanced evidence-based conservative treatment options, Dr. Sharma is an expert in orthobiologics, steroid injections, acute fracture reductions, ultrasound-guided injections, and viscosupplementation for the treatment of arthritis.
In his free time, Dr. Sharma enjoys flying airplanes, coding apps, and painting.
Dr. Sharma runs our Clovis Campus Orthopedic Urgent Care, where he is available to see patients.
Job Titles:
- Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Newest Specialist, Is Now Seeing Patients
Dr. Beau Kalmes is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine doctor who specializes in providing nonoperative care for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. He is dedicated to using the latest and most advanced evidence-based conservative treatment options, including minimally invasive therapies and ultrasound-guided injections. Dr. Kalmes takes an individualized, holistic approach to patient care, and he is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality of sports medicine care possible.
After obtaining an undergraduate degree in health science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Dr. Kalmes earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro University Nevada in Henderson. He then completed his residency training in family medicine at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, North Carolina. Following residency, Dr. Kalmes underwent additional training through a fellowship in sports medicine at LECOM Health in Erie, Pennsylvania. While at LECOM Health, he served as the chief fellow.
In his free time, Dr. Kalmes enjoys reading, food, music, and spending time with his family. He also likes to stay active by weight lifting as well as playing basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
Dr. Kalmes is available to see primary care and family medicine patients with immediate openings at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Herndon Campus. To schedule an appointment with him, please call (559) 256-5200.
Dr. Beau Kalmes, fellowship-trained primary care doctor, has joined Sierra Pacific Orthopedics. Specializing in primary care, family medicine as well as nonoperative sports medicine, Dr. Kalmes is available to see patients safely for a safe appointment at the practice's Herndon Campus at 1630 E…
Job Titles:
- Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist
Job Titles:
- Associate Editor
- Physiatrist & Pain Management Specialist
Gopi Kasturi, M.D., is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. After receiving his medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India, Dr. Kasturi completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then went on to complete a research fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University and Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
In addition to neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, and acupuncture, Dr. Kasturi has a keen interest in osteoporosis. He has written and lectured extensively on this topic.
Before joining Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, Dr. Kasturi was on staff at the VA hospital in Fresno, California, where he served as chair of the interdisciplinary chronic pain committee and was instrumental in advancing pain management and rehabilitation services to our country's brave soldiers.
Dr. Kasturi is an associate editor of PM&R, the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).
Dr. Kasturi is available to see patients at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Spruce Campus. To schedule an appointment with him, please call (559) 256-5200.
Gopi Kasturi, M.D., is the newest doctor to join the expert team at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics. As a fellowship-trained physiatrist, his expertise includes all areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation care and pain management.
Dr. Julia Lee is a board-certified, fellowship-trained elbow and shoulder specialist in Fresno, California. Dr. Lee specializes in the latest techniques and procedures in elbow and shoulder treatment, including shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder and elbow joint replacement, elbow and shoulder fracture repair, and rotator cuff repair, to help her patients achieve their goals.
Dr. Lee graduated from the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, California, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and cell biology. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York.
Following medical school, Dr. Lee completed her orthopedic surgery residency training with the Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina. She later went on to complete additional specialty training through a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Lee stays active and appreciates the outdoors. Her interests include travel and photography, and she enjoys running, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
- Hip & Knee Replacement & Revision and Knee Arthroscopy Specialist
Dr. Paramjeet (Pommi) S. Gill completed his undergraduate degree in life sciences from Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, in 1988. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Ottowa. Following medical school, Dr. Gill completed his orthopedic surgery residency at McGill University in Montreal, where he served as chief administrative resident and also served on the Orthopaedic Admission Committee. Dr. Gill has also completed fellowships in adult hip and knee reconstruction through McMaster University and Central Dupage Hospital/Rush Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. He currently serves as an assistant clinical professor at UCSF, Fresno.
Dr. Gill is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also licensed to practice medicine in both California and Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Gill has a special interest in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee as well as revision joint replacement surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Gill enjoys anything to do with automobiles, running, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Gill is available to see patients at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Herndon Campus. To schedule an appointment with him, please call (559) 256-1698.
Job Titles:
- Surgeon
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Francis Glaser is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in foot and ankle. As a foot and ankle doctor in Fresno, California, his practice encompasses sports medicine, adult reconstructive, and trauma surgery.
He serves as the head team physician for the Fresno State University men's basketball team and is a consulting physician for Fresno Pacific University. Dr. Glaser is trained in cutting-edge orthopedic techniques, including ankle replacement surgery, arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, complex fracture care, and tendon reconstruction surgery. He also treats common foot problems, including bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, and plantar fasciitis.
Dr. Glaser graduated from Stanford University in 1989 with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in biological sciences. He earned his M.D. from the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine in 1994.
Dr. Glaser completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine in 1999. Following this, he performed a fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery with Roger A. Mann, M.D., in Oakland, California.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Dr. Glaser is also an assistant clinical professor and the Director of Foot/Ankle for the UCSF Fresno Orthopaedic Surgery residency program.
A native of Fresno, Dr. Glaser was valedictorian at Bullard High School in 1985. Dr. Glaser enjoys spending time with his family, camping, photography, skiing, and tennis. He is actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America.
Dr. Glaser is currently accepting new patients, including industrial medicine/workers' compensation, at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Herndon Campus located at 1630 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, California. To contact Dr. Glaser's office, please phone (559) 440-9524.
Job Titles:
- Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgical Spine Specialist
Henry E. Aryan, M.D., F.A.A.N.S., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified neurosurgeon who completed a fellowship in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of complex spinal disorders and neurospinal oncology at UC San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center in the departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics. A California native, Dr. Aryan received his undergraduate degree in cybernetics, with highest honors, from UCLA. He then went on to medical school at UC Irvine and neurosurgery residency at UC San Diego prior to his fellowship at UCSF.
Dr. Aryan specializes in complex spine surgery, surgery in the elderly, revision spine surgery, surgery for spinal tumors, minimally invasive spine surgery, spine artificial disc placement, spinal radiosurgery, as well as robotic-guided spine surgery. In addition, he performs surgery for degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, scoliosis, spine trauma, and metastatic disease. The procedures he routinely performs include anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar/cervical artificial disc placement, lumbar fusion (TLIF, XLIF, ALIF), microdiscectomy, laminectomy, and anterior/posterior spinal instrumented fusion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.
Dr. Aryan is a member of numerous national and international professional organizations and societies. He is past chief of staff at Fresno Surgical Hospital and holds an academic appointment of clinical professor of neurosurgery at UC San Francisco. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications, written several book chapters, and is the author of several textbooks on spine and brain disorders. He is also a member of INCA (International Neurosurgery Children's Association) and ISBF (International Spine & Brain Foundation), charitable organizations dedicated to providing free pediatric neurosurgical care abroad.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Aryan enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Dr. Aryan is available to see patients at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Spruce Campus. To schedule an appointment with him, please call (559) 256-1030.
Job Titles:
- Santé Foundation Medical Group, Member of Santé Health Foundation
Jerome Robert Dunklin, M.D., was born and raised in Fresno, California, where he graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School and was a member of the 1974 Valley Championship football team. He then attended Fresno City College, Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. While in college, he participated in rugby, which he played on both the West Coast and in the Midwest.
Job Titles:
- Medical Director
- Consulting Physician to California State University
- Team Physician for the Fresno Falcons
In years past, Dr. Wiens has been the team physician for the Fresno Falcons and the Fresno Bandits. He is a consulting physician to California State University at Fresno Athletic Department and Fresno Pacific University.
Dr. Wiens is a private pilot, sailed in the 1999 Pacific Cup Race, and swam the English Channel (England to France, 14:56) in 2007. He also enjoys riding his Harley, backpacking, long distance open water swimming, and mountaineering. He enjoys spending time with his family.
Dr. Mark Sison is a fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional pain management specialist. In his practice, he enjoys teaching, educating patients, and treating nonoperative conditions of the spine.
Dr. Sison earned his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from De La Salle Health Sciences Institute in Cavite, Philippines. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, he completed his medical internship training at Riverside Medical Center in Bacolod City, Philippines. Dr. Sison then completed his preliminary internal medicine internship at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to Rutgers NJMS, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Newark, New Jersey, for his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Dr. Sison completed advanced fellowship training in interventional spine and sports medicine at OSS Health in York, Pennsylvania. He specializes in providing neuromusculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management using interventional procedures. Dr. Sison's training, knowledge, and experience enable him to understand the root causes of pain, whether from sports-related injuries or other conditions.
When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Sison enjoys scuba diving, swimming, mountain climbing, and singing.
Job Titles:
- Hip & Knee Replacement and Revision Specialist
"Dr. Simons is very knowledgeable and explains things in a way that even a non-medical person can comprehend easily. Even though I am a medical doctor, I still found it very helpful to understand the knee replacement procedure. Also, he has excellent bedside manners and is a well-bred gentleman."
Our very own Dr. Matthew Simons' review article, "Acute Wound Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Prevention and Management," was published in the August 2017 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons!
Dr. Michele Schulz graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine.
Dr. Schulz completed her orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. Following this, she joined the faculty at the University of California, Irvine to practice orthopedic surgery and do research in the area of biomechanics of the knee. Dr. Schulz moved back to her hometown of Fresno to join Sierra Pacific Orthopedics in 2002. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the California Orthopaedic Association, and the Western Orthopaedic Association. She is board-certified with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Schulz's orthopedic practice is focused on sports-related injuries as well as adult reconstructive surgery, including hip and knee joint replacements. She has enhanced her practice by starting The Wellness Center at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics to aid patients in weight loss and offer non-invasive treatments for strengthening and toning the body.
In addition to her extensive medical commitments, Dr. Schulz enjoys tennis, skiing, cycling, running, and cooking.
Dr. Schulz is currently accepting new patients, including industrial medicine/workers' compensation, at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' Herndon Campus, located at 1630 East Herndon Avenue, Fresno, California. To contact Dr. Schulz's office, please phone (559) 256-5154.
Job Titles:
- Family Nurse Practitioner to
Our very own Dr. Robert Gousse was recently published in the the Orthopedic Clinics of North America! His study, "Current Ultrasound Application in the Foot and Ankle," is a comprehensive review of the current utilizations of ultrasound in the treatment of orthopedic…