Joel Frazier

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ABOUT JOEL FRAZIER

I\'ve always practiced with full attention to the details, patient safety, and quality of life. My professional background includes direct patient care, medical research, clinical training, and medical administration as a part of multi-disciplinary orthopedic care and surgery teams. As a surgeon, I take on the responsibility of ensuring best quality and skilled treatment without sacrificing the critical balance between patient and clinical interests. I\'m well known as a highly skilled and engaging professional with proven ability to influence collaborative environments, foster productive working relationships, and quickly build rapport with diverse patient populations. I work directly with my clients and educate them on their conditions to enable well-informed decisions on surgical procedures and treatment.Key Professional Accomplishments Include:Developed nonsurgical treatment of Dupuytren\'s disease with Xiaflex and introduced unique treatment of wrist arthritis with arthrosurface Hemicap at Valley Orthopedics. Performed total wrist replacement arthroplasty, treated initial complex trauma, and reconstructed elbow trauma due sports injuries.Recognized as top teaching physician for Hand Surgery Section. Directly advised students and influenced professional development with promotion of research and publications for residents.Oversaw and managed performance of 7 clinical operations comprised of 184 employees. Led and coordinated medical staff through recredentialing and restructuring.