Featured Speakers

**Stefano Bini, MD | Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF | Founder of DOCSF**

**Brian Hatcher, PhD | Global President at Zimmer Biomet**

**Wan Li Zhu, MBA | Venture Capitalist & Angel Investor**

**Shahid Azim |** **CEO, Managing Partner, & Co-Founder of C10 Labs**

**Jeff Wang | Executive Advisor at Madrigal Health**

**Barry Stein, MD, MBA | Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Hartford HealthCare**

**Jon J.P. Warner, (MD, MBA) Prof. Harvard Medical School | Founder, Boston Shoulder Institute & The Godman Shoulder Society**

**Tim Rowe, MBA | Founder & Executive Chairman of the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)**

Jon J.P. Warner, MD

Professor, Harvard Medical School | Founder, Boston Shoulder Institute & The Godman Shoulder Society

Dr. J.P. Warner is a titan of orthopedic surgery whose influence spans clinical practice, academic research, and healthcare policy. As the Co-Chief of the Shoulder Service at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Professor at Harvard Medical School, he is recognized globally for his mastery of complex reconstructive treatments. Dr. Warner’s commitment to "Value-Based Care" led him to found the Boston Shoulder Institute and the Codman Shoulder Society, organizations dedicated to transparency and measurable patient outcomes.

A fourth-generation physician, Dr. Warner’s career is deeply personal; his specialization in orthopedics was driven by his own experience with four major shoulder surgeries. This empathy, combined with a prolific research record of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 30+ clinical awards, makes him a leading voice in the integration of robotics into the operating room. He focuses on ensuring that every technological advancement—from AI to automated guidance—serves the ultimate goal of superior patient recovery.

Barry Stein, MD, MBA

Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Hartford HealthCare

Dr. Stein is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare transformation, currently serving as the Chief Clinical Innovation Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Hartford HealthCare. A board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist, Dr. Stein combines deep clinical expertise with a strategic business lens, holding an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a primary architect in the development of "clinically-led, digitally-enabled" healthcare systems, focusing on the integration of AI, predictive analytics, and robotic process automation into the patient care journey.

Throughout his career, Dr. Stein has been a vocal advocate for "Value-Based Innovation"—ensuring that new technologies are not just advanced, but measurable in their ability to improve patient safety and physician wellness. As a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, he bridges the gap between academic theory and frontline clinical application. His work at Hartford HealthCare involves scaling early-stage medical startups and fostering an ecosystem where data-driven insights from the operating room translate into superior long-term clinical outcomes.

Tim Rowe, MBA

Founder & Executive Chairman of the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)

CIC is a global leader in building and operating innovation campuses globally, focused on supporting the growth of startups and entrepreneurs. Since 1999, Tim has grown CIC from a single 2,700 SF location in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts to a global company that manages more than 1.5 million SF of shared workspace, wet labs, and event space. CIC now hosts more than 3500 companies across multiple global cities, and companies in CIC and affiliated clusters have raised over 40B in risk capital.

Among the notable organizations that spent their early days at CIC are Google Android and HubSpot. Rowe currently serves as the chair of Venture Café Global Institute, and was the founding chair of LabCentral, MassRobotics, and the first president of the Kendall Square Association. Rowe holds an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and a BA from Amherst College. He speaks fluent English, Spanish, Japanese, and basic Mandarin Chinese.

Shahid Azim

CEO, Managing Partner, & Co-Founder of C10 Labs

Shahid Azim is the CEO of C10 Labs, an AI Venture Studio originated from the MIT Media Lab. Shahid is a serial entrepreneur, known for leading health start-ups from breakthrough ideas in the labs to building products that can have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. He has most recently co-founded Nanogenecs, a company focused on bringing next generation molecular diagnostics directly to the consumers at home.

He previously co-founded Quanttus in 2013, a next-generation consumer health company grounded in science, analytics, and advanced sensor technology, with the desire to transform personal health. The company raised over $30M in venture capital from leading investors in Silicon Valley. Prior to Quanttus, Shahid co-founded Lantos Technologies, a company revolutionizing the audiology industry. Lantos Technologies developed the world’s first intra-aural 3D scanning system that enables a custom-fit earpiece to dramatically improve the way people experience hearing aids and earphones.

Shahid built Lantos from inception-phase to an FDA-cleared medical device that’s positioned to impact more than 9 million lives a year around the world. Shahid holds an MBA from Sloan School of Management at MIT, a postgraduate degree in Management from Harvard University, and a Bachelors in Finance from Seattle University. He is an active advisor to technology commercialization efforts at Harvard, Catalyst at Deshpande Center at MIT, and angel investor with MIT Angels Boston chapter.

Stefano Bini, MD

Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, UCSF | Founder of DOCSF

Dr. Stefano Bini is a world-renowned expert in total joint replacement and a pioneer in the digital transformation of healthcare. At the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), he serves as the Vice Chair of Innovation and specializes in hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Bini is the founder and Chair of the Digital Orthopaedics Conference (DOCSF), a premier global event that bridges the gap between technology and musculoskeletal clinical practice.

A frequent keynote speaker on the impact of AI, sensors, and robotics in surgery, he focuses on how digital health can improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Dr. Bini has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and serves as an advisor to several health-tech startups. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University and completed his residency at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery.

Wan Li Zhu, MBA

Venture Venture & Angel Investor

Wan Li Zhu is an experienced venture capitalist, a prolific angel investor in technology companies, and an active advisor to startups. Wan co-founded and runs MIT Alumni Angels, MIT’s official alumni-based startup investment network with presence in Boston, New York, San Francisco and DC. Under his leadership, the network has grown to over 1,200 accredited investor members (including 50+ VC firms) and completed over 100 investments in technology and life sciences, with an active community of over 250 startups. Startups in the MIT Alumni Angels network have raised in aggregate over $1.5B of capital since 2015.

Wan Li also founded and runs a new community of 130 high potential Harvard-affiliated technology and healthcare startups that have raised in aggregate over $1.7B of capital. Prior to venture capital, Wan Li worked at Microsoft, Google, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch in technology.  He is Executive Chairman of the New England Venture Network, an industry association of over 300 venture capital and growth equity investors in the greater Boston region. Wan Li has served as Chairman of MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) in Cambridge, which has launched thousands of companies, and is a founding committee member at MassVX, a new Massachusetts state sponsored program expediting venture creation across 34 top university and research institutions.

Wan Li holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. He completed research work at the MIT Media Lab and did his graduate thesis work at the MIT Lab for Financial Engineering on quantitative analysis of news and financial markets behavior.

Brian Hatcher, PhD

Global President, Zimmer Biomet

Brian Hatcher was appointed President, CMFT, Trauma and Foot & Ankle in November 2021. He was appointed to the Company’s Executive Leadership Team in November 2023 and took on responsibility for the Surgical, Sports, Upper Extremities and Restorative Therapies (SET) businesses in September 2024.

Dr. Hatcher joined the Company (then Biomet) in 2010 as the Director of Research and held roles of progressing responsibility within CMFT. Prior to joining Biomet, he served in a variety of roles with Medtronic.

Mr. Hatcher holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, both from the University of Florida.

Jeff Wang

Executive Advisor at Madrigal Health, LLC

Jeff Wang currently serves as an Executive Advisor at Madrigal Health, LLC, where he leverages his extensive background in digital transformation and health informatics to provide high-level strategic guidance. In this capacity, he focuses on scaling innovative healthcare solutions and optimizing operational excellence for the organization.

Previously, Jeff was the Chief Information Officer at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he directed the technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations for the world’s leading musculoskeletal academic medical center. During his tenure at HSS, he was instrumental in modernizing enterprise systems and spearheading digital initiatives that streamlined clinical workflows and elevated the patient experience. By successfully bridging the gap between complex technical architecture and specialized orthopedic care, Jeff played a pivotal role in maintaining the institution’s position at the forefront of global healthcare innovation.

Guest Speakers

**Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA Spine Surgeon | CEO, DOCS Health**

**Steven S. Goldberg, MD | Founder of Catalyst OrthoScience**

**Scott Sigman, MD | Founder and CMO of OrthoLazer**

**Karen Sutton, MD | Orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)**

**Joe DeAngelis, MD, MBA | Orthopedic surgeon at BIDMC & Assistant Prof. at HMS**

**Dave Schneider, MD | V.P of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center | Author, The Invention of Surgery**

**Anthony Miniaci, MD | Deputy Director Orthopedic Surgery, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care | President of ASES**

**Dr. Mark Mofid, MD | Clinical Assistant Prof. at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.**

**Katie Vadasdi, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery Specialists PC**

**Kevin Setter, MD | Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University**

**Josh Dines, MD | Orthopedic sports medicine surgeon | Founder & CMO of ViewFi**

**Kevin Rocco | Partner at Neovate Capital Partners | Founder & former CEO of Biorez**

**Anand Murthi, MD | Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital**

**Ephraim Akyuz, PhD | Chief Technology Officer at Catalyst OrthoScience**

**Dheera Ananthakrishnan, MD, MBA Orthopaedic Spine Surgery | Co-Founder & CEO, Merunova**

**Harold Mondschein | CEO and Co-Founder of MedTel**

**Walter Stanwood, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates**

**Paul Sethi, MD | Board-certified at ONS and a Yale faculty member**

**Howard Routman, DO | Orthopedic surgeon at Atlantis Orthopaedics**

Rolando Izquierdo, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at OrthoIllinois

**Ashis Barad, MD | Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)**

**Alberto Ravasi | Global Director of Product Management at Enovis**

**Ian Madom, MD | Orthopedic spine surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island | CEO & Co-Founder of Mocingbird**

**Grey Hunt | COO and Co-Founder of Xcelerated Recovery**

**Moby Parsons, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at King & Parsons Orthopedic Center**

**Garrett Campbell, MBA | V.P of Integrated Marketing and Business Planning at Catalyst OrthoScience**

**Carl O'Connell, MBA | President and CEO of Catalyst OrthoScience,**

**John Macy, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic**

**Aaron Chamberlain, MD | Senior Medical Director at Intermountain Health**

**Nicole Black, PhD | Program Director of MedTech Innovator**

**Reza Jazayeri, MD | Co-Founder of Xcelerated Recovery® | Director of Longevity at DOCS Health**

**Neil S. Roth, MD | Orthopedic surgeon and founder of the NYSMI.**

**Robert Ball | Chief Executive Officer of Shoulder Innovations**

**Ryan Troy, MBA | CEO & CTO of Opdoc.ai**

**Steve Charlebois, MBA | President of MED Institute**

**Andrew Green, MD | Prof. & Vice President University Orthopedics**

**Joshua A. Baumfeld, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center**

**Matt Kippe, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at Hawthorn Medical Associates**

**Michael Freehill, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics**

**Matthew Goudy, MS | Managing Director and President of Medacta USA, Inc**

**Suman Lal, MD, PhD, MBA | Founder of TINS & TINS Angels | Senior Advisor to the CIC & the VCGI.**

**Andy Jawa, MD | Chief of Shoulder Arthroplasty at New England Baptist Hospital**

**Alireza Gholipour, PhD | Computational researcher/instructor at Mass General Research Institute.**

**Ayoosh Pareek, MD | Orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)**

Anthony Miniaci, MD

Dr. Anthony Miniaci is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and former Executive Director of Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. A world-renowned specialist in complex shoulder and knee reconstruction, he is the president of ASES (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons) and ISAKOS, and has served as head team physician for the Cleveland Browns. He holds an MD from the University of Western Ontario and is a pioneer in joint preservation and cartilage repair.

Steve Charlebois, MBA

Dr. Steven Charlebois is the President of MED Institute, specializing in the development and regulatory clearance of complex medical devices. With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and over 25 years of industry experience, he leads a multidisciplinary team in guiding life-saving technologies from the design phase through clinical trials and global market approval. He is a recognized expert in navigating FDA pathways and technical testing for high-risk cardiovascular and orthopedic innovations.

Carl O'Connell, MBA

Carl O'Connell is the President and CEO of Catalyst OrthoScience, a leader in less-invasive shoulder replacement solutions. With over 30 years of medical device leadership. He has served as CEO for Xtant Medical, Cerebrotech, and McGinley Orthopedics, following senior executive roles at Stryker and Wright Medical. A specialist in commercializing disruptive technologies, Carl holds an MBA and a BS from Mount St. Mary’s University.

Matthew Goudy, MS

Matthew Goudy is the Managing Director and President of Medacta USA, Inc. With over two decades of experience in medical device leadership, Matthew specializes in driving commercial strategy and innovation across joint, spine, and sports medicine sectors. Since joining Medacta in 2010, he has been instrumental in expanding the company's US footprint and advancing personalized surgical solutions. He holds an MS in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine from Indiana University.

Andy Jawa, MD

Dr. Andrew (Andy) Jawa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Chief of Shoulder Arthroplasty at New England Baptist Hospital. One of the highest-volume shoulder surgeons in the U.S., he specializes in complex reconstructions and holds dual fellowships from Massachusetts General Hospital. A graduate of UPenn and the Harvard Orthopaedic Residency, Dr. Jawa is a prolific researcher and innovator with multiple patents for shoulder implant designs.

Alberto Ravasi

Alberto Ravasi is the Global Director of Product Management at Enovis, where he leads product development and strategic positioning for advanced orthopedic solutions. A Computer Science graduate from the University of Milan, he previously managed the Custom-Made product line, driving global adoption and revenue through data-driven marketing and sales alignment. He specializes in bridging high-tech engineering with commercial execution to optimize ROI and market growth.

John Macy, MD

Dr. John Macy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Vermont Orthopaedic Clinic, specializing in shoulder and elbow reconstruction. A graduate of the University of Vermont, he completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic and a prestigious fellowship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt (Columbia University). Dr. Macy is a member of the elite American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and is recognized for his expertise in complex arthroscopic repairs and total shoulder replacements.

Anand Murthi, MD

Dr. Murthi is the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. A Columbia-trained specialist and fellowship director, he is a recognized expert in advanced arthroscopic surgery and complex reconstruction. An elected member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Dr. Murthi has authored over 35 peer-reviewed publications and serves as a lead editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Katie Vadasdi, MD

Dr. Katie Vadasdi is an orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Spire Orthopedic Partners, where she leads clinical strategy and growth for one of the nation’s largest physician-led orthopedic platforms. As Director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at ONS, she balances high-level clinical practice with executive leadership, providing the capital and operational resources necessary for surgeons to scale their practices while maintaining clinical autonomy.

Harold Mondschein

Mr. Harold is the CEO and Co-Founder of MedTel, a health-tech platform dedicated to optimizing surgical outcomes through data-driven clinical decision support. With over 20 years of experience in medical devices and healthcare technology, Harold specializes in eliminating perioperative inefficiencies. Under his leadership, MedTel provides a unified platform that aligns surgeons, hospitals, and insurers to achieve "The Perfect Surgical Episode."

Kevin Setter, MD

Dr. Setter is a highly specialized orthopedic surgeon focusing on the shoulder, elbow, and hand. Following his medical degree and residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, he completed prestigious fellowships in Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, as well as Hand Surgery at SUNY Upstate. His clinical expertise spans minimally invasive arthro. procedures, joint reconstruction, and the treatment of complex rotator cuff disease and sports-related injury.

Ephraim Akyuz, PhD

Dr. Ephraim Akyuz is the Chief Technology Officer at Catalyst OrthoScience, where he leads the development and commercialization of advanced medical devices. With 20+ years of experience across spine, sports medicine, and extremities, he has partnered with industry leaders such as Stryker and J&J DePuy. A prolific innovator with over 50 patents, he previously co-founded Marker Medical to help surgeons bridge the gap from concept to clinical release. He holds a PhD from the University of Utah.

Neil S. Roth, MD

Dr. Neil S. Roth is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of the NYSMI. A specialist in shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery, he formerly served as a team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers during his fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. Currently an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill and White Plains Hospitals, Dr. Roth is frequently named a "Top Doctor" by New York Magazine for his expertise in treating elite athletes and patients of all activity levels.

Reza Jazayeri, MD

Dr. Jazayeri is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. As Co-Founder of Xcelerated Recovery® and Director of Longevity at DOCS Health, he specializes in shoulder and knee surgery, biologic augmentation, and perioperative metabolic optimization. Fellowship-trained at Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Jazayeri integrates advanced surgical techniques with regenerative strategies to accelerate patient recovery.

Dr. Mark Mofid, MD

Dr. Mofid is a highly regarded double board-certified plastic surgeon based in La Jolla and San Diego, California, with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery, including notable expertise in buttock augmentation (BBL) and breast reconstruction. Dr. Mofid is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Karen Sutton, MD

Dr. Karen Sutton is a board-certified orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), specializing in the arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, knee, and hip injuries. As Chief Medical Officer for World Lacrosse and Team Physician for US Ski & Snowboard, she combines elite-level clinical care with leadership in sports injury prevention and orthopedic research.

Steven S. Goldberg, MD

Dr. Steven S. Goldberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a nationally recognized leader in shoulder and elbow reconstruction. Named one of Newsweek’s Top 200 Shoulder Specialists, he combines elite clinical practice with medical device innovation. As the founder of Catalyst OrthoScience, Dr. Goldberg holds 15 patents and designed the Catalyst CSR Total Shoulder System, a bone-preserving implant used in over 5,000 surgeries. A fellowship-trained expert and Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Kevin Rocco

Kevin Rocco is a Partner at Neovate Capital Partners and the Founder and former CEO of Biorez, where he led the development and 2022 acquisition of the BioBrace® implant by CONMED. A biomedical engineer with degrees from UConn and Yale, he transitioned from lead engineer to CEO, guiding the company from R&D through global commercialization. Kevin now leverages his expertise in medical device innovation and venture capital to support the next generation of healthcare breakthroughs.

Dave Schneider, MD

Dr. David Schneider is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, medical historian, and author of The Invention of Surgery. As Vice President of Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center, he specializes in complex shoulder and elbow surgery. A fellow of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, he has treated the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers and currently serves as team physician for USA Rugby. An innovator with multiple patents for orthopedic implants, he is a recognized leader in modernizing surgical care.

Paul Sethi, MD

Board-certified at ONS and a Yale faculty member, Dr. Sethi is a specialist in complex sports medicine and President of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research. A former Cornell athlete and Yale-trained surgeon, he serves as Chief Medical Officer for the Premier Lacrosse League and has brought his experience as a team physician for the Dodgers, Lakers, and Kings to pioneering, widely published research in non-opioid pain management and advanced surgical repair.

Michael Freehill, MD

Dr. Michael Q. Freehill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of expertise specializing in shoulder and elbow reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. After earning his medical degree from Loyola University and completing a prestigious fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, he dedicated his career to the complex mechanics of the shoulder joint. Outside of his professional achievements as an author and lecturer, he is an avid golfer, home brewer, and musician.

Robert Ball

Robert is the Chief Executive Officer of Shoulder Innovations and has served as Executive Chairman of the Board since 2015. Prior to joining the company, he was a Principal at Imascap SA until its acquisition by Wright Medical Group, now part of Stryker Corporation. Earlier in his career, Ball held leadership roles at Tornier NV, Kinetikos Medical Inc., and DePuy. He also serves as Chairman of Genesis Innovation. Ball holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University

Garrett Campbell, MBA

Garrett Campbell is the Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Business Planning at Catalyst OrthoScience. A mechanical engineer by training with a degree from Notre Dame, he leverages over a decade of experience—including a significant tenure at Stryker—to lead commercial strategy and product launches. Garrett specializes in bridging the gap between engineering and marketing to advance less-invasive solutions in the shoulder arthroplasty market.

Matt Kippe, MD

Dr. Matthew Kippe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Hawthorn Medical Associates, specializing in sports medicine and shoulder and knee surgery. A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine, he completed the prestigious Charles S. Neer fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Columbia University. Dr. Kippe is a "Top Doctor" recognized for his expertise in complex shoulder replacements and ACL reconstructions and serves as the team physician for UMass Dartmouth.

Josh Dines, MD

Dr. Dines is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and the Founder and CMO of ViewFi, a digital platform providing virtual diagnostics and personalized musculoskeletal care. An expert in shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries, he serves as a team physician or consultant for the New York Mets and New York Rangers, bridging the gap between elite sports medicine and accessible digital health solutions.

Andrew Green, MD

Dr. Andrew Green is the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. An internationally recognized expert, he specializes in arthroscopy, complex reconstruction, and total joint replacement. A graduate of Princeton and Columbia, he completed his residency at Brown and a fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Green has authored over 200 publications and serves as a Deputy Editor for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Moby Parsons, MD

Dr. Moby Parsons is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Portsmouth Regional Hospital and a founding partner of The Knee, Hip and Shoulder Center. A pioneer in reverse shoulder replacement, he specializes in primary and revision joint reconstruction. A graduate of Georgetown and Columbia, he completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Parsons is a Charles Neer Award recipient and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles.

Scott Sigman, MD

Dr. Sigman is the Founder and CMO of OrthoLazer, a national network of orthopedic wellness centers providing FDA-cleared, non-invasive laser therapy. A board-certified surgeon with 25 years of experience, he serves as the team physician for UMass Lowell athletics and is a leading national advocate for innovative, opioid-sparing orthopedic care and professional education on innovative orthopedic care.

Ian Madom, MD

Dr. Ian Madom is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island and the CEO and Co-Founder of Mocingbird, a platform for clinical credentialing. A graduate of SUNY Upstate and Yale School of Management (MBA), he completed his residency at Brown and a spine fellowship at the University of Utah. Dr. Madom is a leader in robotic-assisted spine surgery and serves as teaching faculty for AO Spine, focusing on healthcare innovation and the provider experience.

Aaron Chamberlain, MD

Dr. Aaron Chamberlain is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in shoulder and elbow reconstruction. A graduate of UCSF, he completed his residency at the University of Washington and a fellowship at Washington University. Dr. Chamberlain is a national leader in 3D-guided surgical planning and complex rotator cuff repair, holding membership in the elite American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) society.

Rolando Izquierdo, MD

Dr. Rolando Izquierdo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at OrthoIllinois, specializing in shoulder and elbow reconstruction and sports medicine. A fellow-trained specialist from Columbia University, he is a recognized expert in total and reverse shoulder replacements and complex arthroscopic repairs. Beyond his clinical practice, he has served as a lead faculty member for the AAOS, helping establish national surgical guidelines for shoulder arthritis.

Howard Routman, DO

Dr. Howard Routman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at Atlantis Orthopaedics, specializing in shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine. A Nova Southeastern graduate and Hughston Clinic fellow, he is a pioneer in reverse shoulder replacement and surgical navigation. As a lead design surgeon for Exactech, he has been instrumental in developing AI-driven surgical tools and the Equinoxe® shoulder platform.

William Levine, MD

Dr. William N. Levine is the Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian. A globally recognized specialist in shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery, he is a past president of the ASES and the Head Team Physician for Columbia Athletics. He earned his MD from Case Western Reserve and completed fellowships at Columbia and the University of Maryland.

Ashis Barad, MD

Dr. Barad is the Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), where he leads enterprise-wide strategy for digital health, data, and artificial intelligence. A physician leader with over 18 years of experience, including his former role as CDIO at Allegheny Health Network, he focuses on transforming patient experiences through data-driven solutions that modernize clinical delivery and outcomes.

Grey Hunt

Grey is the COO & Co-Founder of Xcelerated Recovery®, an NSF Certified for Sport® company specializing in peri-operative and sports performance nutrition. A multi-time founder, she partners with surgeons and professional sports organizations to translate metabolic science into clinical protocols. Her expertise spans healthcare operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on evidence-driven patient care.

Ryan Troy, MBA

Ryan is the CEO & CTO of Opdoc.ai. He has a passion for innovation and solving problems that matter. He brings over 12 years of experience at Workday building enterprise grade applications and guiding the world’s largest and most complex organizations through their digital transformation journeys. He’s managed full stack software engineering teams that have made a historic impact to Workday’s revenue and bottom line.

Suman Lal, MD, PhD, MBA

Suman Lal is the Founder of Technology Innovation Studio (TINS), a Senior Advisor to the Cambridge Innovation Center & the Venture Cafe Global Institute. Suman's primary interest is in venture studio models for technology commercialization where he has accumulated deep experience as an operator for the last 15 years. He has an MD in clinical medicine, an MSc in human genetics, PhD in precision medicine and received his MBA from MIT as a Sloan Fellow, focusing on innovation and global leadership.

Joshua A. Baumfield, MBA

Dr. Baumfeld is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine. He specializes in sports medicine and complex shoulder, knee, and elbow procedures. Dr. Baumfeld earned his medical degree from Northwestern University, completed residency at Mayo Clinic, and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Joe DeAngelis, MD, MBA

Dr. DeAngelis is a board‑certified orthopedic surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an Assistant Prof. of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in sports medicine & shoulder surgery and has contributed to clinical research on outcomes in orthopedic care. He holds an MD from the University of Massachusetts, followed by a residency at the University of Connecticut and a sports medicine fellowship at Vanderbilt, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan.

Walter Stanwood, MD

Dr. Walter Stanwood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Plymouth Bay Orthopedic Associates, specializing in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine. Affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth, he has over 20 years of clinical experience treating sports injuries and complex shoulder and elbow conditions and is a past President of the Massachusetts Orthopedic Association.

Nicole Black, PhD

Dr. Nicole Black is the Program Director of MedTech Innovator, supporting the growth of early‑ and mid‑stage medical device, diagnostic, and digital health startups. She earned her PhD at Harvard University, where she worked on interdisciplinary medtech projects and founded a startup based on her research. Dr. Black has held innovation leadership roles in biofabrication and is recognized for her contributions to advancing healthcare technology and entrepreneurship.

Ayoosh Pareek, MD

Pareek is an orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), specializing in joint preservation and complex reconstruction of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Trained at the University of Pennsylvania and Mayo Clinic, he holds an academic appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College and integrates research in digital health and artificial intelligence to optimize clinical outcomes for athletes and patients at all levels.

Dheera Ananthakrishnan, MD, MBA

Dr. Dheera Ananthakrishnan is a surgeon, biomedical engineer, and entrepreneur specializing in precision MSK diagnostics. As CEO of Merunova, she leads the development of AI-driven MRI post-processing to reduce unnecessary spine surgeries. A former academic surgeon at Emory and UW, she now advises early-stage startups and mentors for Creative Destruction Lab and MIT.

Khawar Siddique, MD, MBA

Dr. Khawar Siddique is a board-certified spine surgeon and healthcare executive at the intersection of clinical excellence and business innovation. As CEO of DOCS Health, he leads a premier practice specializing in advanced spinal care. With an MBA from Emory, he combines surgical expertise with strategic leadership to drive operational growth and patient-centered outcomes in the MSK space.

Alireza Gholipour, PhD

Dr. Alireza Gholipour is a leading computational researcher at Mass General Research Institute. His work within the MGPO Orthopedic Sports Research Group bridges the gap between complex data science and clinical sports medicine to advance the next generation of MSK care.