Sam is an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
As a clinician, Sam specializes in pediatric prosthetics and orthotics, pectus carinatum, and complex adult orthotics and prosthetics. He also focuses on prosthetic digital shape capture and modification. As an engineer and 3D printing enthusiast, he loves coming up with unique solutions to address patient needs.
Sam is passionate about orthotic and prosthetic care, including upper limb technology, because it gives him the chance to improve his patients’ mobility, independence, and confidence. He takes great satisfaction in seeing the improvement in his patients’ quality of life.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys hiking, canoeing, and exploring the outdoors.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2019
- Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics, Eastern Michigan University, 2021