Alec E. Denes, Jr., M.D. completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at New York Medical College – Brooklyn & Queens Division and AO Trauma / Sports Medicine Fellowship at Sierra Park Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Board Eligible by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons |
Dr. Denes has been an athlete his entire life. From playing hockey since the age of nine, to mountain bike racing, and riding his bike cross country for an American Lung Association fund raiser, he has enjoyed a variety of sports. He has completed multiple marathons with a personal record of 3:09, enjoys short footraces, and placed second in his age group in his first Olympic distance triathlon this past year. After winning a 20-mile fun run at the Bishop High Sierra Ultra marathon last year, he has set a goal to complete the 2007 Portland Marathon in under 3-hours.
Follow along with his training blog, The Dr. Denes Diaries , as he trains for the Portland Marathon and journals the difficulties of moving to a new city and starting a new job, in addition to training for a marathon. Check in weekly as he shares tips learned from working with Deena Kastor and Meb Keflezighi, as well as other athletes from the USA Running Team and US Ski & Snowboard Teams during his training in Mammoth. He is currently honored to be a US Ski & Snowboard Team physician. Also, don't forget to read “ An Interview with Dr. Alec Denes ” to see his point of view on being an athlete and a sports orthopedic surgeon when he answers questions like: Why does knee cartilage wear out?
A little more about Dr. Denes, following his general orthopedic surgery training at New York Medical College - St. Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in New York City, Dr. Denes completed a one-year fellowship with a combined focus on sports medicine and complex trauma in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Dr. Denes currently treats patients who suffer from a variety of orthopedic issues, ranging from athletic injuries and fractures, to arthritis and other degenerative conditions. His interests and talents include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle; reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee, and complex fracture surgery.
As a passionate outdoor athlete himself, Dr. Denes places a priority on helping his patients get back to their active lifestyles. He believes in being accessible to his patients and in spending time to educate them about their orthopedic health and treatment options. Dr. Denes works with each of his patients to formulate an appropriate treatment plan.
Dr. Denes is married. He can be found during his free time on a bike, a trail, or a mountain, or playing ice hockey in a local league.
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