James Michael Bennett, M.D. www.orthopedicsportsdoctor.com 4690 Sweetwater Blvd., Ste. 240 Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-633-8600
EDUCATION
Sports Medicine Fellowship UHZ (Uribe, Hechtman, and Zvijac) Sports Medicine Institute- University of Miami, Miami FL 7/2004 – 7/2005
Orthopedic Residency Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 6/2000 – 6/2004
General Surgery Internship Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX 6/1999 – 6/2000
Doctor of Medicine The University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville KY 8/1995 – 5/1999
Masters in Public Health Program- Occupational Medicine The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston TX 8/1994 – 5/1995
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/ Zoology The University of Texas, Austin TX 8/1990 – 12/1993
WORK HISTORY
Fondren Orthopedic Group L.L.P. 09/2005-present 7401 South Main Houston, Tx
OTHER EMPLOYMENT/ APPOINTMENTS
Co-Founder 2018-present LucentMD Houston, Tx
Co-Chairman 2017-present AAOS Innovation Committee Chicago, Il
Regional Medical Director 2015-present AngelMD Houston, Tx
Executive Director of Physician Relations 2018-present AngelMD Houston, Tx
Advisor/ Consultant 2016-present Texas Medical Center Innovation Center Houston, Tx
Chairman 2014-2018 Multimedia Education Committee Orthopedic Video Theater American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Rosemont, Il
Committee Board Member 2010-2018 Multimedia Education Committee American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Rosemont, Il
Team Physician 2008-2010 Fort Bend Baptist Academy Sugarland, Tx
Team Physician 2008-2010 Fort Bend Baptist Academy Sugarland, Tx
Team Physician 2008-2010 Logos Preparatory Academy Sugarland, Tx
Clinical Instructor 2007-2012 Shriners Hospital for Children Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, Tx
Team Physician 2006-2013 Marshall High School Missouri City, Tx
Clinical Instructor 2006-2012 University of Texas at Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, Tx
Team Physician 2005-2009 Texas Southern University Houston, Tx
Team Physician 2005-2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Justin Sports Medicine Houston, Tx
Sports Medicine Fellowship 8/2004 – 8/2005 UHZ Sports Medicine Institute University of Miami, Miami FL
Assistant Team Physician, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8/2004 – 8/2005 National Football League Tampa Bay, FL
Assistant Team Physician, The University of Miami Hurricanes 8/2004 – 8/2005 Collegiate Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer Miami, FL
Assistant Team Physician, Florida International University 8/2004 – 8/2005 Collegiate Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Soccer Miami, FL
Orthopedic Surgery Resident 6/2000 - 6/2004 Department of Orthopedic Surgery Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
General Surgery Resident 6/1999 - 6/2000 Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
Surgical Scrub Technician 5/1990 - 9/1990, 5/1991 - 9/1991 Methodist Hospital, Houston TX
Nursing Assistant 5/1989 - 9/1989 Methodist Hospital, Houston TX
Graduate Assistant in Computer Sciences 8/1994 - 8/1995 The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston TX
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS
Student Research 6/1992 - 12/1992 “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
Occupational Medicine 12/1994 - 8/1995 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, Houston Tx
Student Research 7/1998 - 10/1998 “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
Student Research 7/1998 - 9/1998 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
Shriners Hospital Resident Presentation 8/2001 “Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Bennett JM, Haynes R, Sullivan E Shriners Hospital, Houston TX
Resident Research Project 8/2004 “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
Baylor College of Medicine Scientific Symposium 7/2004 “Quality of Life Issues in Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia” Bennett JM, Haynes R, Sullivan E Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Sports Medicine Fellowship 3/2005 “Adolescent Elbow Injuries in Baseball” ACC Sports Medicine Bennett JM
Gartsman Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Course 2005-2009 Instructor Texas Orthopedic Hopsital Joe W. King Institute
Gartsman Glenohumeral Instability Course 2005-2009 Instructor Texas Orthopedic Hospital Joe W. King Institute
Family Practice Grand Rounds 10/2007 “Knee Injuries in the Athlete” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine –Houston Department of Family Practice Medicine
University of Texas Orthopedic Grand Rounds 5/2007, 7/2010 “Elbow Arthroscopy- The Basics” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine -Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Neuromusculoskeletal Grand Rounds 9/2006 “Sports Injuries of the Lower Extremity” Bennett, JM Texas Chiropractic College and Diagnostic Radiology of Houston
Neuromusculoskeletal Grand Rounds 1/2007 “Sports Injuries of the Upper Extremity” Bennett, JM Texas Chiropractic College and Diagnostic Radiology of Houston
Orthopedic Nursing Symposium 11/2007, 8/2010 “Compartment Syndrome in the Upper Extremity Bennett, JM Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, Tx
Shriners Symposium 2008 Doctors Demystify the Elbow “Elbow Stiffness” Bennett, JM Shriners Hospital for Children Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, Tx
Shriners Symposium 2008 Doctors Demystify the Elbow “Elbow Arthroscopy” Bennett, JM Shriners Hospital for Children Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, Tx
Sports Medicine Grand Rounds- UT Residents 11/2008 “Elbow Instability” Bennett JM, Melhoff T Texas Orthopedic Hospital University of Texas Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine Grand Rounds- UT Residents 8/2008 “Elbow Arthroscopy” Bennett, JM Texas Orthopedic Hospital University of Texas Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Fort Bend Womens Group 2/2008 “The Female Athlete” Memorial Hermann Sugarland Sugarland, Tx
Fort Bend Youth Football League Coaches Symposium 2008 “Upper Extremity Sports Injuries in Children” Bennett, JM University of Houston- Sugarland Campus
“Open Repair of Acute and Chronic Ruptures of the Distal Biceps” 2/2008 Video Surgical Technique- AAOS Instructional Video Bennett JM, Mehlhoff T, Bennett JB American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2008-2009
University of Texas PMNR Grand Rounds 5/2009 “Injuries in the Upper Extremity of the Athlete” Bennett, JM University of Texas School of Medicine- Houston Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Baylor Upper Extremity Conference 3/2009-present “Elbow Arthroscopy Pearls” “Elbow Instability” Bennett, JM Baylor College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery Department of Plastic Surgery
“Vascular Problems of the Shoulder” 2009-2010 DeLee and Drez’s Orthopedic Sports Medicine 3rd Ed Bennett JM
"Risk Factors for Bilateral Ruptures of the Distal Biceps 2009 Brachii Tendon" Bennett JM, Schneider A, Melhoff T, Bennett JB J Shoulder and Elbow 2009; 18: 804-807
“Hybrid Anatomic Technique for Reconstruction of the Medial 2009 Collateral Ligament of the Elbow” Video Surgical Technique- AAOS Instructional Video Bennett JM, Mehlhoff T American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2009
“Reconstruction of the Medial Collateral Ligament of the Elbow” 2009 Bennett JM, Mehlhoff T, O’Conner D J Hand Surg 2009; Nov 34(9):1729-1733
“Elbow Arthroscopy: The Basics” 2013 Bennett, JM J Hand Surg 2013; Jan 38(1); 164-167
“Video Production for Orthopedic Surgeons, Getting the Award 2013 and Making a Difference” Bennett JM, Faldini C, Plancher K AAOS Faculty Development Course AAOS Annual Meeting
“Osteochondral Autograft Transfer for OCD of the Elbow Using 2014-2015 Using the Anconeus Muscle Splitting Approach” Video Surgical Technique- AAOS Instructional Video Bennett JM, Melhoff T, Elkousy, H American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
“A Biomechanical Comparison of 2 Hybrid Techniques 2014 for Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction” Chronister JE, Morris RP, Andersen CR, Buford WL Jr, Bennett JM, Mehlhoff TL J Hand Surg 2014; Sept 4
“Video Production for Orthopedic Surgeons, Getting the Award 2015-2016 and Making a Difference” Bennett JM Moderator AAOS Faculty Development Course AAOS Annual Meeting
“How to Assemble a Competitive ICL, Symposium, and Abstract 2016 Application: The Video Theater Committee” Bennett JM AAOS Faculty Development Course AAOS Annual Meeting
“Healthcare Disruption and the Physicians Role” 2018 Bennett, JM Harris County Medical Society Business Expo
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Lab Assistant 6/1993 - 8/1993 The People’s Community Clinic, Austin TX
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician 3/1994 - 9/1994 Austin EMS, Austin TX
Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician 5/1994 - 8/1994 Brackenridge Emergency Room, Austin TX
Student Medical Volunteer 12/1998 - 2/1999 The People’s Place Shelter Lousiville, KY
Shriners Hospitals for Children 2/2007 - 2012 Volunteer Orthopedic Surgeon Houston, Tx
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
Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) - Sports Medicine Passed 11/2010
Maintenance of Certification (MOC)- Sports Medicine Passed 10/2017
LANGUAGE FLUENCY (OTHER THAN ENGLISH)
Comprehension and speaking ability in Spanish.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ AWARDS
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 5/1989 Episcopal High School, Houston TX
First Place 1989 Young Artists Convention Houston Art Festival Houston TX
Lacrosse Southwest Conference Championship 1990 Team Captain- 1 Term The University of Texas, Austin TX
UT Lacrosse 8/1990 - 12/1993 University of Texas, Austin TX
Phi Kappa Psi 1992 Philanthropy Chairman University of Texas, Austin TX
Graduated Dean’s List 12/1993 The University of Texas, Austin TX
Club Lacrosse 1996 - 1999 Louisville KY
Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching 6/2004 Baylor College of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery Houston, TX
Certificate of Added Qualification – Sports Medicine 11/2010
Fort Bend Living Magazine- Top Docs 2011
Texas Monthly Superdoctors- Orthopedic Surgery 2012-2018
Americas Best Physicians- Orthopedic Surgery 2017, 2018
Orthopedic Video Theater Committee 2018 Leadership Award
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/ knee, Tommy John reconstruction of the elbow, elbow arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and instability of the shoulder, digital medicine, genomics, multimedia education, athlete performance and rehabilitation, innovation in healthcare and value based medicine.
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.