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Dr. James Michael Bennett

Work History

Fondren Orthopedic Group L.L.P. 7401 South Main Houston, Tx	09/2005-present
Other Employment/ Appointments
Clinical Instructor University of Texas at Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, Tx	2006-present
Team Physician Marshall High School Missouri City, Tx	2006-present
Team Physician Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, Tx	2005-present
Sports Medicine Fellowship UHZ Sports Medicine Institute University of Miami, Miami FL	8/2004 – 8/2005
Assistant Team Physician, Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Football League Tampa Bay, FL	8/2004 – 8/2005
Assistant Team Physician, The University of Miami Hurricanes Collegiate Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer Miami, FL	8/2004 – 8/2005
Assistant Team Physician, Florida International University Collegiate Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer Miami, FL	8/2004 – 8/2005
Orthopedic Surgery Resident Department of Orthopedic Surgery Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX	6/2000 - 6/2004
General Surgery Resident Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX	6/1999 - 6/2000
Surgical Scrub Technician Methodist Hospital, Houston TX	5/1990 - 9/1990, 5/1991 - 9/1991
Nursing Assistant Methodist Hospital, Houston TX	5/1989 - 9/1989
Graduate Assistant in Computer Sciences The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston TX	8/1994 - 8/1995
Research/ Publications/ Presentations
Student Research “Approach conditioning: tests of unconditioned stimulus devaluation using hormone manipulations in Japanese quail.” Domjan M, Holloway KS J Exp Psychol Anim Behav Process 1993 Jan; 19(1):47-55 Department of Psychology The University of Texas, Austin TX	6/1992 - 12/1992
Occupational Medicine The investigation of “Alterations in Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure and Activity in On-Call Pediatric Residents” Yetman R, Smolensky M Department of Occupational Medicine and Department of Pediatrics University of Texas School of Public Health	12/1994 - 8/1995
Student Research “The Video Atlas of Human Anatomy Tape 5: Head and Neck” Acland R, Zeig P Dept. of Microsurgery University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville KY	7/1998 - 10/1998
Student Research The investigation of “Long-term composite tissue allograft survival in a porcine model with cyclosporine/ mycophenolate mofetil therapy.” Ustuner ET, Zdichavsky M, Ren X, Edelstein J, Maldonado C, Ray M, Jevans AW, Breidenbach WC, Gruber SA, Barker JH, Jones JW. Transplantation. 1998 Dec 27; 66(12):1581-7. Dept. of Plastic Surgery and Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville KY	7/1998 - 9/1998
Shriners Hospital Resident Presentation “Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Bennett JM, Haynes R, Sullivan E Shriners Hospital, Houston TX	8/2001
Resident Research Project “Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia: A Long Term Follow Up Study” Bennett JM, Haynes R, Sullivan E Shriners Hospital in affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX	8/2004
Baylor College of Medicine Scientific Symposium “Quality of Life Issues in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Bennett JM, Haynes R, Sullivan E Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX	7/2004
Sports Medicine Fellowship “Adolescent Elbow Injuries in Baseball” ACC Sports Medicine Bennett JM	3/2005
“Salvage Procedure for Chronic Acromioclavicular Dislocation After Over Aggressive Resection of the Clavicle” Publication Pending – AJSM Bennett JM, Zvijac J, Uribe J	3/2005
Gartsman Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Course Instructor Texas Orthopedic Hopsital Joe W. King Institute	2005-present
Gartsman Glenohumeral Instability Course Instructor Texas Orthopedic Hospital Joe W. King Institute	2005-present
Neuromusculoskeletal Grand Rounds “Sports Injuries of the Lower Extremity” Bennett, JM Texas Chiropractic College and Diagnostic Radiology of Houston	9/2006
Neuromusculoskeletal Grand Rounds “Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity” Bennett, JM Texas Chiropractic College and Diagnostic Radiology of Houston	1/2007
Family Practice Grand Rounds “Knee Injuries in the Athlete” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine –Houston	10/2007
University of Texas Orthopedic Grand Rounds “Elbow Arthroscopy- The Basics” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine -Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery	5/2007
“Open Repair of Acute and Chronic Ruptures of the Distal Biceps” Video Surgical Technique- AAOS Instructional Video Bennett JM, Mehlhoff T, Bennett JB American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2008-2009	2/2008
University of Texas PMNR Grand Rounds “Injuries in the Upper Extremity of the Athlete” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine- Houston Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	5/2009
“Vascular Problems of the Shoulder” DeLee and Drez’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine 3rd Ed Bennett JM	2009-2010
"Risk Factors for Bilateral Ruptures of the Distal Biceps Brachii Tendon" Bennett JM, Schneider A, Melhoff T, Bennett JB J Shoulder and Elbow 2009; 18: 804-807	2009
“Hybrid Anatomic Technique for Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Elbow” Video Surgical Technique- AAOS Instructional Video Bennett JM, Mehlhoff T American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2009	2009
“Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Elbow” Bennett JM, Melhoff T, O’Conner D J Hand Surg 2009; 34A:1729-1733	2009
Volunteer Experience
Lab Assistant The People’s Community Clinic, Austin TX	6/1993 - 8/1993
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Austin EMS, Austin TX	3/1994 - 9/1994
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician Brackenridge Emergency Room, Austin TX	5/1994 - 8/1994
Student Medical Volunteer The People’s Place Shelter Lousiville, KY	12/1998 - 2/1999
Shriners Hospitals for Children Volunteer Orthopedic Surgeon Houston, Tx	2/2007 - present
Licensure
USMLE Step I	Passed 6/1997
USMLE Step II	Passed 6/1998
USMLE Step III	Passed 1/2004
Part I: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons	Passed 7/2004
Part II: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons	Board Certified 2008
Florida Board of Medicine	License Obtained 6/2004
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners	License Obtained 9/2005
Language Fluency (Other Than English)
Comprehension and speaking ability in Spanish.
Accomplishments/ Awards
Graduated Summa Cum Laude Episcopal High School, Houston TX	5/1989
First Place Young Artists Convention Houston Art Festival Houston TX	1989
Lacrosse Southwest Conference Championship Team Captain- 1 Term The University of Texas, Austin TX	1990
UT Lacrosse University of Texas, Austin TX	8/1990 - 12/1993
Phi Kappa Psi Philanthropy Chairman University of Texas, Austin TX	1992
Graduated Dean’s List The University of Texas, Austin TX	12/1993
Club Lacrosse Louisville KY	1996 - 1999
Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching Baylor College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, TX	6/2004

Professional Organizations and Affiliations

Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Harris County Medical Association (HCMA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Texas Orthopaedic Association (TOA)
International Society of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

Hobbies/ Interests

Professional: General orthopedics, sports medicine, cartilage restoration/ repair, open and arthroscopic treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow, and knee, Tommy John reconstruction of the elbow, elbow arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and instability of the shoulder, athlete performance and rehabilitation
Recreational: Lacrosse, snowboarding, running, kite boarding, playing guitar and piano, writing fiction, traveling, camping, scuba diving, fly tying/ fly fishing, surfing, wake boarding, freestyle sketching, and teaching

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