Pat is an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist and Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialist for Hanger Clinic. 

As a clinician with more than 35 years of experience in the field, Pat specializes in upper limb prostheses and is skilled in treating patients of all ages with upper limb loss due to congenital, pathological, or traumatic causes. He was awarded Hanger Clinic’s Clinical Excellence Award in 2012, as well as the Upper Limb Prosthetics Program Specialist of the Year award in 2017. 

Pat believes the needs of the patient should always come first, and his goal is to provide the best care and outcomes for those in his care. He is passionate about developing prosthetic designs that will most improve patients’ outcomes and help them to achieve their goals. Pat believes interdisciplinary care with a patient’s physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians are integral in ensuring optimal results.  

Outside of work, Pat enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing.  

Education

• Bachelor of Arts and Science, Baylor University, 1984 
• Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, 1989 
• Residency Diploma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 1990 
• Residency Diploma, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 1992