• You plan to attend and have lunch.
• You plan to attend and have beverage service only.
• You will be bringing a guest(s).

Aaron Florence, D.O., orthopedic surgeon, will be speaking to the club on Thursday, March 14, at their regular noon meeting. Dr. Florence will talk about new surgical services at Estes Park Health.

A native of Idaho, Dr. Florence received his B.S. degree in Biology from Idaho State University and went on to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his residency at the New York Institute of Technology-New York College of Osteopathic Medicine at Peninsula Hospital Center in the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System. He completed his sub-specialty fellowship training in sports medicine at the Barton/Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship in Zephyr Cove, Nevada.  

 Aaron Florence, D.O.,  Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Board Certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Subspecialist.

During his residency in New York City and Long Island and his fellowship training in Lake Tahoe, Dr. Florence trained and performed surgery in 14 different hospitals with team physicians of the N.Y. Yankees, N.Y. Jets, N.Y. Islanders, National Basketball Association Referees, U.S. Open Tennis, Professional Golf Association, U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding, U.S. Figure Skating, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Football at Kings Point, Nassau Community College Football, and Hofstra University Football. 

Throughout his training, a recurrent theme emerged as surgeon after surgeon would say the same thing—the ultimate compliment in the world of orthopedic surgery: "You have good hands." With those good hands, Dr. Florence excelled in many of the subspecialties of orthopedic surgery, including sports medicine, joint replacements and fracture care. With such a diverse skill set, his focus could not be limited to only one orthopedic subspecialty. Instead, he confidently set out to provide excellent orthopedic care and started the Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Service Line at Estes Park Health in 2010. This new service line has provided the residents of Estes Park with advanced, ultramodern orthopedic care without having to travel down to the Front Range.

In this capacity, Dr. Florence provides orthopedic care to various joints, including hips, knees, and shoulders. He performs surgical procedures, including arthroscopy, fracture care, and total joint replacements of the hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. With his additional sports medicine training, he performs many other specialized surgeries in both the young and older injured athlete, including hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and ACL reconstruction.  He is both a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Board Certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Subspecialist.

Having grown up in a small Idaho town and living in the Midwest and New York, Dr. Florence, his wife, and five children are excited to be living in Estes Park.

• Visiting Rotarians: None
• Guests of Rotarians: Bill Solms introduced his wife Marianne. Doug Mann introduced Carl Robicheau, who is interested in club membership. Bill Solms welcomed former member Tom Gardner.

          

• Big Duck Kathy Groesbeck reported on the successful meeting last Thursday when the Duck Race charities picked up their duck sponsor forms. She let the members know that duck race buttons and posters are available.
• President Dave reported on results during the club board meeting on Tuesday.
  • Doug Mann will be leading a tip to Albania June 24 to July 3.
  • The club has received a letter of thanks from RI for a donation to Polio Plus.

• Harriette Woodard reported that Heidi Cooper’s new baby has arrived. And Harriette also happy to see Carl Robicheaux at the meeting.
• Dave Boon reported a new granddaughter.
• Bill Solms reported that the Rotary Golf Tournament to raise funds for scholarships is scheduled for June 29, and he is sorry he missed the club board meeting.