Welcome to CAO
Published July 31, 2019
- Metro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Care Center welcomed Dr. Usman Zahir. Dr. Zahir is at the forefront of endoscopic spine surgery, the latest advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Zahir was the first surgeon in Virginia to perform an endoscopic lumbar laminectomy using a newly released endoscopic device in 2017 – the joimax® iLESSYS® Delta. He has performed more lumbar endoscopic procedures using these new devices than anyone in Virginia or DC. His practice focuses on offering the least invasive surgical solutions first and to avoid fusions if possible. Dr. Zahir was formerly Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital for 5 years. He is well trained on three separate endoscopic spine systems and continues to teach other surgeons about the procedure.
- OrthoMaryland Care Center welcomed Jenny Pederson, PA-C, a new orthopaedic PA and Christel Mercado, PA-C, a new PM&R PA
- Robinwood Orthopaedics Care Center welcomed the following therapists and PTAs to the team: Douglas Allen, PT; Julie Coblentz, PT; Andrea Thompson, PTA; Jessica Yannotta, PTA
- CAO Corporate welcomed Kevin West as our new Controller. Kevin West is an accounting and finance manager with more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare, technology and energy industries. He specializes in identifying, prioritizing and implementing finance needs that align with organizational objectives. Prior to joining The Centers, Kevin worked as Assistant Controller of Somatus, a startup provider of value-based care for patients with kidney disease. Past experience also includes serving as accounting manager for a $30 million revenue oil & gas producer as well as a four-year stint as an auditor with a public accounting firm in Houston, TX. “I’m excited to join such a well-respected and dynamic healthcare organization at this stage of its development and look forward to helping to further the mission and vision of CAO,” says Kevin. Originally from Texas and holding a BBA in finance from The University of Texas at Austin, Kevin along with his wife and two boys call Washington, DC home.