Christopher patrick piller, M. D

118 S. Cloudview Rd.,

Rome, GA 30161

205-910-8876

EDUCATION

Arthrex Knee and Shoulder Symposia, Naples, FL, 2006

Fellowship at American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL, Aug, 2003 Genzyme Carticel Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation Certification, 2002

Commissioned Officer Training, Maxwell AFB, AL. July, 1999 – Aug, 1999

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. July, 1995 - June, 1999

AO Basic Fracture Course Certification, 1996

Internship in General Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. July, 1994 – June, 1995

Duke University School of Medicine, M.D. May, 1994

Hobart College, Geneva, NY, B.S. (Biology and Anthropology) June, 1990
HONORS AND AWARDS
Elected to Board of Directors, American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society

National Defense Service Medal, 1991, 2003

Meritorious Service Medal, 81^st Med Group, Keesler AFB, MS. Aug, 2001

Citation for Outstanding Accomplishment in Orthopaedic Research, Duke University. Aug, 1993

Summa cum laude and Valedictorian, Hobart College. June, 1990

Health Professions Scholarship, USAF. Mar, 1990

Phi Beta Kappa, inducted undergraduate junior year. May, 1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Co-Director of Sports Medicine, Harbin Clinic Orthopaedics, Rome, GA, 2004 - present

Head Team Physician: Rome Renegades AIFL/NIFL Professional Arena Football, Berry College Athletics, Rome HS Athletics, 2004 – present

Team Physician: Rome Braves Baseball (Atlanta Braves affiliate), Shorter College Athletics, 2004 - present

Director, Orthopaedic Clinical Rotation, Floyd Hospital Family Practice residency

Clinical and Research Fellow, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL, Aug, 2003 – Sep, 2004

Chief, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Maxwell AFB,AL. Aug, 2001 – July, 2003

Staff Surgeon, Dept. of Orthopaedics, Keesler AFB, MS. Sep, 1999 – July, 2001

Director, Orthopaedic PA Residency Program, Keesler AFB, MS, 1999 - 2001

Assistant Team Physician: Rochester Americans (AHL), Rochester Rhinos (USL) and Rochester Knighthawks (Professional Indoor Lacrosse), 1996- 1999.

Resident in Orthopaedic and General Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. July, 1994 – June, 1999

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, Board of Directors, 2007

American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, member, 2005

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certification, July, 2001

AAOS, Candidate Member July, 1998 – Feb, 2003; Fellow, Feb, 2003

SOMOS, member. July, 2001 – 2003

AOSSM, candidate membership, 2003 – present

Southern Orthopaedic Association, 2004 – present

Georgia Orthopaedic Society, 2004 - present

RESEARCH, PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

“Computer Navigation Assisted HTO,” Presented at American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society Meeting, Birmingham, AL, July, 2007

“Biomechanical Comparison of Knotless and Standard Anchors for Rotator Cuff Repair,” Presented at ASMI Fellows Research Symposium, June, 2004
Faculty at 22^nd Annual ASMI Injuries in Baseball Course, Orlando FL, Jan, 2004
“Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis,” chapter in Sports Medicine for Primary Care Physicians, currently under editorial review.
Orthopaedic consultant for, and contributor to Physioroom.com: an athletic injury rehabilitation and conditioning website. 2003 -2004
“Injuries Unique to the Adolescent Athlete.” Presented at American Sports Medicine Institute CME Conference. Jan, 2004.
“Basic Science of Bone.” Presented at American Sports Medicine Institute CME Conference. Nov, 2003.
Piller, C.P., Maloney, M., Weisman, D. Flexible Titanium Intramedulary Nailing of the Unstable Pediatric Tibia Fracture. Presented at OTA, Oct., 2001. Published, JPO, Vol 24, Nov/Dec, 2004.

Piller, C.P., Dugas, J.R., Ritchie, J.C. Jr., Seaber, A.V., Feagin, J.A.Jr. The Neuroendocrine Response to Cryotherapy in a Contused Muscle Injury Model. Presented at AOA Research Symposium, Duke University Medical Center, April, 1993.