Parkway Recovery Center is a full service provider, offering round-the-clock care and health services.
Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Robert Tait is the director of the Adult reconstructive service at the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson. He completed a Fellowship in adult reconstruction and orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Dr. Tait is the former Chief of Staff at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Siena Campus, serves on the Medical Advisory Board for the Joint Replacement Center, and is a Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Dr. Tait has presented and taught at national meetings, and regularly instructs surgeons in the operating room and lab on the use of new implants and techniques. He is known for his ability to handle the most difficult total joint revision cases and is respected among his peers as an expert in his field.
Specialties: Ankle, Elbow, Foot, Hand, Hip, Joint Replacement & Revision, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Wrist
Dr. Baldauf graduated from The University of Arizona in 1984. He received his medical degree in 1988 from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia followed by orthopaedic training at Tulane University School of Medicine and Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Baldauf then served as chief of orthopaedic surgery for nine years with the U.S. Air Force from 1995 until 2004, including a six-month deployment to the Middle East during the Second Gulf War. Originally from Arizona, he has lived in the Las Vegas Valley since 1998. He practices general orthopaedics with special emphasis on sports medicine injuries and joint replacement of the shoulders, hips, and knees. He is the Chief of Orthopaedics at Southern Hills Hospital, is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as a board member of the Nevada Arthritis Foundation.
Dr. Baldauf handles a wide range of orthopaedic problems from simple sprains and strains to complex fractures and severely arthritic joints. He has maintained a broad spectrum of care with extensive management of nearly all aspects of orthopaedic concerns. His extensive experience allows him to address both adult and pediatric patients with various concerns, including sports injuries, fractures, and joint pain including arthritis. He manages upper and lower concerns, including shoulder to hand and hip to foot. Dr. Baldauf takes great care and pride in finding the best treatment for his patients whether surgical or nonsurgical. The most important factors to him are communication, compassionate care, and the patient-physician team approach to solving orthopaedic problems.
About
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts: The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
- Doctor of Medicine: Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- General Surgery Internship: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- General Surgery Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- Orthopaedics Residency: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
- Research Biomaterials Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Clark County Medical Society
- Nevada Orthopaedic Society
Military Service
- U.S. Air Force, served as a Lt. Colonel
- Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barksdale AFB, LA
- Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nellis AFB, NV
Hospital Affiliations
- Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, San Martin Campus
- Henderson Hospital
- Institute of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
- Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
loctions
Central Office
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Southwest Office
8205 West Warm Springs Road, Suite 250 Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Henderson Office
2930 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Henderson, Nevada 89052
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, University of California at Davis, CA
- Medical: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
Training
- Internship: Mount Clemens General Hospital, Mount Clemens, MI
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Mount Clemens General Hospital, Mount Clemens, MI
- Fellowship: Michigan Knee and Shoulder Institute, Auburn Hills, MI
Professional Affiliations
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Asian American Medical Student Association
- Macomb County Osteopathic Association (MCOMA)
- Clark County Medical Association
Community Affiliations
- UNLV, Team Physician
- Fraser High School, Michigan, Team Physician
- Rochester Adams High School, Michigan, Team Physician
- Romeo High School, Michigan, Team Physician
Hospital Affiliations
Publications, Posters, & Presentations
- “A Rare Case of Essex-Lopresti.” Journal of Osteopathic Orthopedic Academy, September 2003.
- “Arthroscopic Stabilization of SLAP II Lesions Using a Suture Anchor.” Michigan Journal of American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, July 2005.
- Michigan Osteopathic Association Assembly, 2004: Repair of Distal Biceps Tendon with Modified Two–Incision Technique
- Additional Publications
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelors of Science, Wayne State University, MI
- Medical: University of Health Science – College of Osteopathic Medicine, MO
Training
- Internship: Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Midwestern University, Olympia Fields, IL
- Sports Medicine & Trauma Fellowship: Barton Memorial Hospital, Lake Tahoe, CA
Offices Held
- Director, Wellness Center Pulaski Memorial Hospital
- Patient Care Committee, Botsford Hospital, MI
- Chairman, Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy
- Regional Chairperson, American Academy of Osteopathy
Certifications
- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Orthopedic Boards Written and Oral Examinations (Parts 1 and 2)
- National Board of Osteopathy (Parts I, II, and III)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Wilderness Medicine Survival
- Permanent License, Nevada, MD – 12394
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
- The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Nevada Osteopathic Medical Society
Community Affiliations
- Mr. Olympia Team Physician
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas Team Physician
- Make–A–Wish Foundation
Hospital Affiliations
Lectures & Presentations
- Southern Hills Hospitals, Las Vegas, NV: Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries in Golfers
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV: ACL Reconstruction
- Holm Medical Clinic, Plymouth, IN: Hip Fractures
- Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, IN: Shoulder Injuries in Athletes
- Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac, IN: Knee Injuries in Athletes
- Barton Hospital, Lake Tahoe, CA: Sports Nutrition, Cartilage Injuries
- Weiss Hospital, Chicago, IL: Non–operative Treatment of Spinal Injuries
- St. James Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL: Total Hip Replacement Management: From Beginning to End, Primary Care Fracture Treatment
Specialties:
Hip, Joint Replacement & Revision, Knee, Sports Medicine, Trauma
A native Las Vegan, Parminder S. Kang, M.D., is happy to be back in his hometown. He graduated from the Academy of Math, Science, Arts, and Technology at Las Vegas’ Ed W. Clark High School. He then graduated with honors in physics from the University of California at Berkeley in 2001. A knee injury in college led him to pursue a career in medicine. Dr. Kang received his medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class (AOA) in 2005. He then completed his orthopaedic residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in 2010. During his residency, he received the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma Best Teaching Resident Award. After completing his general orthopaedic training, he obtained a prestigious fellowship for an additional year of training in adult reconstruction and hip preservation at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2011.
During his fellowship, Dr. Kang worked directly with surgeons and researchers who were instrumental in developing the treatment protocol for hip problems. He also trained with Dr. Robert Barrack, one of the pioneers in bringing hip resurfacing to the United States.
Throughout his clinical training, Dr. Kang has done research on various topics, such as proprioception following total joint replacement surgery and the effects of metal-on-metal hips. He has been published in peer review journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedics. He has also authored an instructional DVD about hip resurfacing with Dr. Robert Barrack and written review chapters on primary and revision total hip replacement.
Dr. Kang is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. His practice focuses on providing advanced conservative and surgical care to patients with hip and knee problems, particularly with injuries to the cartilage and/or labrum. He uses the newest techniques and cutting-edge technologies to treat his patients.
His subspecialty qualifications include:
Minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
Hip resurfacing
Hip arthroscopy
Hip preservation procedures (pelvic osteotomy, surgical dislocation)
Knee arthroscopy
Minimally invasive total and partial knee arthroplasty
Complex hip and knee revision surgery
Dr. Kang is a certified diver and also enjoys hiking, power lifting, biking, and playing softball. He is a big believer in giving back; in the spring of 2012, he went on a medical mission to Guatemala where he provided general orthopaedic care, both surgical and nonsurgical. He is also active in the community giving talks on hip and knee arthritis at various hospitals. Dr. Kang has been a valued member of Desert Orthopaedic Center since 2012.
About
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
- Doctor of Medicine: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
- Internship: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Orthopaedic Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Adult Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Professional Associations
- Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Hospital Affiliations
- Centennial Hills Hospital
- Mountain View Hospital
Locations
Central Office
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Northwest Office
8402 West Centennial Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89149
Southwest Office
8205 West Warm Springs Road, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Specialties:
Ankle, Elbow, Foot, Hip, Joint Replacement & Revision, Knee, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Wrist
Dr. Fontes completed medical school with highest honors at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (the third-ranked medical school in the U.S. in 2009). He then completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Francisco.
Following residency, he traveled to Europe to study with some of the world leaders in trauma and shoulder surgery. An additional fellowship in Italy with Dr. Maurizio Catagni, a recognized pioneer in Ilizarov surgery, added significant experience with this powerful technique.
After his fellowship, Dr. Fontes returned to UCSF as an assistant professor for three years. While there, he co-managed the foot and ankle service at the university, developing quite an expertise in complex reconstructions of the foot and ankle. He also directed the shoulder service at San Francisco General Hospital and is particularly interested in arthroscopy of the shoulder.
Dr. Fontes specializes in diseases of the shoulder, knee, and hip as well as problem fractures such as nonunion and malunions. Dr. Fontes is the first surgeon in Las Vegas/Henderson to perform direct anterior hip replacement and was one of the first to perform arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Furthermore, he is actively involved in the development and production of several orthopaedic instruments and technologies and has been a guest speaker and instructor for several companies.
About
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry/Cellular Biology, Bachelor of Science in Biomechanical Engineering: University of California, San Diego, San Diego, CA
- Doctor of Medicine: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
- Orthopaedic Residency: University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- AO/ASIF Trauma Fellowship: Charité Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Berlin, Germany
- AO/ASIF Shoulder Fellowship: Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
- Ilizarov Fellowship: Lecco Hospital, Lecco, Italy
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Rose de Lima Campus
- Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
Locations
Central Office
2800 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Southwest Office
8205 West Warm Springs Road, Suite 250
Las Vegas, Nevada 89113
Henderson Office
2930 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100
Henderson, Nevada 89052
Born in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Hoer pursued undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University at Provo, Utah, served as a volunteer at the Utah Valley Hospital, and received a Bachelor of Art degree with a major in French. He earned his Medical Doctor degree with honors from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and served his internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency there from 1989-1993. He received the honor of being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society which represents the top 10 percent of students in the nation.
In 1993, Dr. Hoer founded the Orthopaedic Institute of Henderson and has served as president and general partner since that time. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as a Diplomat with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Richard Woodworth is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports related injuries and joint reconstruction. He excels in the latest techniques and procedures of orthopedic care. With a passion for minimally invasive procedures, his practice focuses on arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle.
Dr. Woodworth attended Utah State University where he received a Bachelors of Science with Magna Cum Laude honors. He then went on to receive his Medical Doctorate at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. With a particular interest in musculoskeletal injury and disease, he then attended the University of Rochester Medical Center where he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery. After his residency, he remained at the University of
Rochester where he completed an accredited fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine.
During his training, Dr. Woodworth has received numerous academic honors. He has also been involved in orthopedic research, which has resulted in book chapter and scientific article publications. In addition to these academic endeavors, he has served as a team physician for various professional and semiprofessional athletic teams in Rochester, New York. He has also enjoyed working intricately with injured collegiate and high school athletes.
Dr. Woodworth has a great love for his wife and four children whom he feels are his greatest accomplishments. In addition to spending time with them, he enjoys snow skiing, golf, water
sports and the outdoors.
A graduate of Brigham Young University, Dr. Grondel received his M.D. from the University of Utah School of Medicine at Salt Lake City in 1988. After Medical School, Dr. Grondel performed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University; a fellowship in orthopedic trauma surgery at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon and a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.
Dr. Grondel is board certified in orthopedic surgery and Sports Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Sports Medicine.
After the completion of his sports medicine and shoulder fellowship, Dr Grondel located in southern Nevada where he has continued to pioneer arthroscopic shoulder surgical techniques. He also continues to advance arthroscopic surgery techniques in all major joints. He has advanced training in Sports Medicine and continues to promote Sports Medicine surgical techniques and Sports health. He also is involved in cartilage replacement surgery.
Dr. Grondel has instructed orthopedic surgeons in the latest arthroscopic surgical techniques and sports related injuries. He continues to be active in orthopedic surgery education and conferences. Currently Dr. Grondel serves as Chief of Surgery at St. Rose Hospitals and on various committees there and at the Parkway Surgery Center where he is an active proponent for improvement of patient care.
Staff
Judy Harless, MBA
(Administrator)
(Charge Nurse)
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Alyssa Christensen has committed her life to compassion and empathy for those in need. Throughout Alyssa’s academic career she developed her communication skills, critical thinking, and the quick responses she would need as a medical professional through her volunteer work at Summerlin Hospital. After graduating from the College of Southern Nevada, Alyssa gained experience in a local rehabilitation center, a post-anesthesia care unit, and working throughout the Valley Health System.
Alyssa enjoys getting outdoors and experiencing the beauty of Southern Nevada and hiking in the remote regions of the valley with her family. Alyssa has also experienced remote regions around the world through her volunteer work in a third-world country. In bother her professional and personal life, Alyssa is focused on caring for others and helping those in need.
(Lead CNA)
Patricia Hicks was born in Southern California and as a child moved to Las Vegas where she developed a passion for taking care of others. As a student, she quickly identified her desire to pursue a career in the medical field. Through the magnet program, and Southeast career Technical Academy, Patricia was able to graduate with an emphasis in C.N.A. preparation.
After graduation, Patricia pursued her passion with positions at a local senior living center, a geropsychiatric center, a rehabilitation unit, and a Medical Surgical Unit at Desert Spring Hospital. Recently Patricia received the City of Henderson Fire Department’s Life-Saving Citizens Award, as a result of her work experience.
When not helping others, Patricia enjoys spending time with her son, traveling, and cooking homemade meals.