| OUR STAFF |
| Kevin C. Matthews, CO/LO Orthotist and CEO |
I have over 25 years of experience as an orthotist; 13 of which
have been spent here in San Antonio, TX. I have worked for 3
of the largest O&P facilities in San Antonio and finally decided
to open my own practice. I was trained as an Orthotist at the
Academy of Health Sciences at Brooke Army Medical Center in
1982. I was honorably discharged in 1993.
Kids are my specialty, but I am certainly not limited to
Pediatrics. I do work for "children" of all ages, 0-90.
I truly enjoy my work. I thrive on creating new and innovative
designs to use in my Orthoses. While most patients do well in
standard designs, sometimes we need to think outside the
box to achieve optimal results. I consider each case individually
and believe in individualized care plans. I have learned a great
deal in my years and like to share the knowledge. I teach
every year at our annual state meetings; I taught five hours at
a recent Oklahoma meeting and I was invited to teach
I am proud of the practice we have built and cannot wait to
see what the future holds for us.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Kevin@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
have been spent here in San Antonio, TX. I have worked for 3
of the largest O&P facilities in San Antonio and finally decided
to open my own practice. I was trained as an Orthotist at the
Academy of Health Sciences at Brooke Army Medical Center in
1982. I was honorably discharged in 1993.
Kids are my specialty, but I am certainly not limited to
Pediatrics. I do work for "children" of all ages, 0-90.
I truly enjoy my work. I thrive on creating new and innovative
designs to use in my Orthoses. While most patients do well in
standard designs, sometimes we need to think outside the
box to achieve optimal results. I consider each case individually
and believe in individualized care plans. I have learned a great
deal in my years and like to share the knowledge. I teach
every year at our annual state meetings; I taught five hours at
a recent Oklahoma meeting and I was invited to teach
I am proud of the practice we have built and cannot wait to
see what the future holds for us.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Kevin@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Sarah Matthews Patient Coordinator |
Sarah is Kevin's daughter and is currently the Patient
Coordinator. Her's is the first smiling face you'll see
when you come in to our office. Sarah has been with
us since the very beginning. She was our only front
office person and did it all. She learned so much in a
short time.
"I'm enjoying working with my dad and other family
members. Ours really is a family business. Its been
an awesome experience so far, and seems like its only
going to get better." -Sarah
"Going into this I knew that there was going to be a
lot to learn. Running an office is definitely not one of
the easiest things I've attempted, but I'm learning a
lot and loving it all. I can't wait to see what the future
holds for us and our practice! :)" -Sarah
"I am very proud of my little girl. She managed my
office through some pretty difficult times in the
beginning, and put up with me. I am so glad she put
up with me. It was a little stressful starting out. It
made it a little easier having my daughter with me
each day." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Sarah@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
Coordinator. Her's is the first smiling face you'll see
when you come in to our office. Sarah has been with
us since the very beginning. She was our only front
office person and did it all. She learned so much in a
short time.
"I'm enjoying working with my dad and other family
members. Ours really is a family business. Its been
an awesome experience so far, and seems like its only
going to get better." -Sarah
"Going into this I knew that there was going to be a
lot to learn. Running an office is definitely not one of
the easiest things I've attempted, but I'm learning a
lot and loving it all. I can't wait to see what the future
holds for us and our practice! :)" -Sarah
"I am very proud of my little girl. She managed my
office through some pretty difficult times in the
beginning, and put up with me. I am so glad she put
up with me. It was a little stressful starting out. It
made it a little easier having my daughter with me
each day." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Sarah@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
Imelda joined us in April 2010. She is a Certified
Orthotist, Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist and a
Certified Pedorthist. She obtained her bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas; graduating with
honors and the highest distinction for her thesis
work. She pursued her post-graduate education in
Orthotics and Prosthetics at Northwestern University
in Chicago, IL. Imelda completed a two year residency
in Orthotics and Prosthetics and continued on to
Oklahoma State University to receive her
pre-certification training in Pedorthics. Imelda has
over nine years of experience and is a welcome
addition to our practice.
"I am very happy to have the opportunity to work
with Kevin. We have known each other for years, and
I have admired his knowledge, expertise and approach
to Orthotic care. I now have the opportunity to work
with one of the best and brightest in our profession.
We both share a passion for patient care and the
science of Orthotics."
You can contact me through my e-mail:
IPena@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
Orthotist, Licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist and a
Certified Pedorthist. She obtained her bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas; graduating with
honors and the highest distinction for her thesis
work. She pursued her post-graduate education in
Orthotics and Prosthetics at Northwestern University
in Chicago, IL. Imelda completed a two year residency
in Orthotics and Prosthetics and continued on to
Oklahoma State University to receive her
pre-certification training in Pedorthics. Imelda has
over nine years of experience and is a welcome
addition to our practice.
"I am very happy to have the opportunity to work
with Kevin. We have known each other for years, and
I have admired his knowledge, expertise and approach
to Orthotic care. I now have the opportunity to work
with one of the best and brightest in our profession.
We both share a passion for patient care and the
science of Orthotics."
You can contact me through my e-mail:
IPena@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Practitioners |
| Imelda Peña, CO/LPO/C-PED Orthotist/Prosthetist |
| Regino "Reggie" Garza, CPO/LPO Practitioner |
Reggie is a state licensed and ABC Certified
Prosthetist/Orthotist and joined our practice in June
2009. While he is certified in both disciplines, his true
love is Prosthetics. He enjoys helping patients achieve
their maximum potential after amputation. He is a
talented and caring practitioner with over 15 years of
experience.
"San Antonio is my hometown, and I have an
employment history in several practices in town. I am
well-versed in lower-extremity Prosthetics and love
high-tech stuff. If a patient can't make it to our
facility, I will gladly see them at their homes or during
physical therapy.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Reggie@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
Prosthetist/Orthotist and joined our practice in June
2009. While he is certified in both disciplines, his true
love is Prosthetics. He enjoys helping patients achieve
their maximum potential after amputation. He is a
talented and caring practitioner with over 15 years of
experience.
"San Antonio is my hometown, and I have an
employment history in several practices in town. I am
well-versed in lower-extremity Prosthetics and love
high-tech stuff. If a patient can't make it to our
facility, I will gladly see them at their homes or during
physical therapy.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Reggie@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Christopher Leos, C-PED Certified Pedorthist/Lab Manager |
Chris is my right hand in the lab. He is the one I turn
to for anything having to do with fabrication. When I
want to try a new design, we brainstorm together to
find a way to make it work. Our "Texas Turbo" design
would never have come to fruition without Chris. He
is my #2 and I am proud to say I trained him. There
seems to be no limit to his talent and we are lucky to
have him. Chris is responsible for the quality of the
products we provide, which is second to none.
Chris and Michelle recently had a baby girl, Alessandra
Elyse Leos, born 4/19/2010. He is a very proud papa.
Chris also enjoys working out daily, playing on our
softball team and fixing up his new house.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Chris@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
to for anything having to do with fabrication. When I
want to try a new design, we brainstorm together to
find a way to make it work. Our "Texas Turbo" design
would never have come to fruition without Chris. He
is my #2 and I am proud to say I trained him. There
seems to be no limit to his talent and we are lucky to
have him. Chris is responsible for the quality of the
products we provide, which is second to none.
Chris and Michelle recently had a baby girl, Alessandra
Elyse Leos, born 4/19/2010. He is a very proud papa.
Chris also enjoys working out daily, playing on our
softball team and fixing up his new house.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Chris@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Alexander Leos Orthotic Technician |
Alex is also Kevin's nephew and Chris' younger
brother. Alex has been with the company since it's
inception. He started as a senior in high school
working part-time, then full-time when he graduated
from Roosevelt in 2007. Alex is currently a junior at
UTSA where he is a math major. Once he gets his
degree he will start at Northwestern in their orthotic
and prosthetic program. Alex works full time as a
technician. He can do just about any job in the lab,
but his future is as a practitioner taking care of our
patients.
"Alex is a big part of the future of this company. He
has been here since the beginning and was absolutely
indispensable through our first year in business. He
did anything and everything asked, without complaint.
He has done more than anyone could ask. He is an
amazing talent and loves this field. I am very proud
of Alex and what he has become." Kevin
Currently he is responsible for finishout of orthoses
and is also proficient in metalwork. He is a ready
learner and an invaluable asset.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Alexander@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
brother. Alex has been with the company since it's
inception. He started as a senior in high school
working part-time, then full-time when he graduated
from Roosevelt in 2007. Alex is currently a junior at
UTSA where he is a math major. Once he gets his
degree he will start at Northwestern in their orthotic
and prosthetic program. Alex works full time as a
technician. He can do just about any job in the lab,
but his future is as a practitioner taking care of our
patients.
"Alex is a big part of the future of this company. He
has been here since the beginning and was absolutely
indispensable through our first year in business. He
did anything and everything asked, without complaint.
He has done more than anyone could ask. He is an
amazing talent and loves this field. I am very proud
of Alex and what he has become." Kevin
Currently he is responsible for finishout of orthoses
and is also proficient in metalwork. He is a ready
learner and an invaluable asset.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Alexander@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Matthew "Tango" Tanguma Orthotic Technician |
Matt joined our team as an Orthotic technician in May
2009. He is Chris' best friend from high school and
when we had an opening we brought him on. He
works with plastic, forming and finishing to our exact
specifications. He is a talented technician and is now
part of our extended family.
Matt is the proud father of his son Aaron Andrés
Tanguma, born 11/4/09. He and his wife, Laura, play
on our company softball team. Matt also enjoys
playing semi-pro soccer, or the real "football",
according to him. He is also Chris' workout partner.
"Good help is hard to find and I'm glad we found
Matt. He enjoys his work and is very dependable and
responsible, qualities that can be difficult to find. We
hope he continues to like it here and sticks it out."
-Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Matt@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
2009. He is Chris' best friend from high school and
when we had an opening we brought him on. He
works with plastic, forming and finishing to our exact
specifications. He is a talented technician and is now
part of our extended family.
Matt is the proud father of his son Aaron Andrés
Tanguma, born 11/4/09. He and his wife, Laura, play
on our company softball team. Matt also enjoys
playing semi-pro soccer, or the real "football",
according to him. He is also Chris' workout partner.
"Good help is hard to find and I'm glad we found
Matt. He enjoys his work and is very dependable and
responsible, qualities that can be difficult to find. We
hope he continues to like it here and sticks it out."
-Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Matt@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Alan Matthews Orthotic Technician |
Alan is Kevin's son and an Orthotic technician. He
also does all the purchasing for the lab. We count on
Alan to keep us stocked in materials so we can keep
producing. He has been instrumental in the design of
our website, helping with computer issues and helping
out wherever he's needed.
Alan started out full-time after graduating from
Marshall High School in 2008. He was born here in
San Antonio, TX at Brooke Army Medical Center.
"I'm happy to have my son working with us. He loves
it here and can be counted on to do whatever is
needed of him. He likes the idea of helping people and
is as proud as I am of the quality products we
provide." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Alan@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
also does all the purchasing for the lab. We count on
Alan to keep us stocked in materials so we can keep
producing. He has been instrumental in the design of
our website, helping with computer issues and helping
out wherever he's needed.
Alan started out full-time after graduating from
Marshall High School in 2008. He was born here in
San Antonio, TX at Brooke Army Medical Center.
"I'm happy to have my son working with us. He loves
it here and can be counted on to do whatever is
needed of him. He likes the idea of helping people and
is as proud as I am of the quality products we
provide." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Alan@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Front Office Staff |
| Technicians |
| Michelle Gonzales Billing/AR Coordinator |
Michelle is responsible for accounts receivable. She
handles insurance claims, appeals and does battle
with adjusters on a daily basis. She is a great asset
and learned a lot on the job. Thanks to Michelle we
are keeping write-offs below 5%. That's quite an
impressive number.
Michelle is also Chris' significant other and recently
had a beautiful baby girl, Alessandra, born 4/19/2010.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Michelle@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
handles insurance claims, appeals and does battle
with adjusters on a daily basis. She is a great asset
and learned a lot on the job. Thanks to Michelle we
are keeping write-offs below 5%. That's quite an
impressive number.
Michelle is also Chris' significant other and recently
had a beautiful baby girl, Alessandra, born 4/19/2010.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Michelle@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Victor Agustin Referral Coordinator |
Victor is our referral coordinator and also handles
insurance authorizations as well as other
administrative issues. He is engaged to Sarah's best
friend from high school and that's how we found him;
another part of the extended family. He has been
with us since early 2009 and is a dedicated employee.
Victor is engaged and will be married in October 2010.
His first love is his other job as a producer for a local
film studio. He has participated in several films, one
of which won an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Victor@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
insurance authorizations as well as other
administrative issues. He is engaged to Sarah's best
friend from high school and that's how we found him;
another part of the extended family. He has been
with us since early 2009 and is a dedicated employee.
Victor is engaged and will be married in October 2010.
His first love is his other job as a producer for a local
film studio. He has participated in several films, one
of which won an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Victor@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
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| Johnnie Yocham, CPO/LPO Practitioner |
Johnnie is also a state licensed and ABC Certified
Prosthetist/Orthotist. Johnnie started practicing in
1965 while serving in the US Army during the Vietnam
War and has been practicing ever since. He
established the Orthotic Specialist course for the US
Army's Academy of Health Sciences. The course he
set up was accredited by the American Board for
Certification in O&P, no small feat. He was honorably
discharged in 1978 after serving 20 years.
He now only practices Prosthetics and has quite a
following of patients. He is exceptionally
knowledgeable in all the latest high-tech componentry
and is C-Leg certified (Computer Leg). His specialty is
the hard-to-fit amputee. He has seen some pretty
gruesome amputations from the war and has had to
be pretty inventive.
We are very pleased to have Johnnie's knowledge and
experience on our staff. He brings a lot to the table
and someone with his experience is very hard to find.
Kevin has known Johnnie since 1982 when Johnnie
was his primary instructor in school. "Johnnie and I
also worked together for a few years in the nineties at
Hanger O&P. We've kept in touch and I'm glad to
have my old friend working with us."
Prosthetist/Orthotist. Johnnie started practicing in
1965 while serving in the US Army during the Vietnam
War and has been practicing ever since. He
established the Orthotic Specialist course for the US
Army's Academy of Health Sciences. The course he
set up was accredited by the American Board for
Certification in O&P, no small feat. He was honorably
discharged in 1978 after serving 20 years.
He now only practices Prosthetics and has quite a
following of patients. He is exceptionally
knowledgeable in all the latest high-tech componentry
and is C-Leg certified (Computer Leg). His specialty is
the hard-to-fit amputee. He has seen some pretty
gruesome amputations from the war and has had to
be pretty inventive.
We are very pleased to have Johnnie's knowledge and
experience on our staff. He brings a lot to the table
and someone with his experience is very hard to find.
Kevin has known Johnnie since 1982 when Johnnie
was his primary instructor in school. "Johnnie and I
also worked together for a few years in the nineties at
Hanger O&P. We've kept in touch and I'm glad to
have my old friend working with us."
| Michael Dresser, CO/LO Practitioner |
Mike is a state licensed and ABC Certified Orthotist that
joined us in July 2009. Mike attended Century College
in White Bear Lake, MN where he graduated from their
Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Programs. He did
his Orthotic residency at Wright and Filippis in Detroit,
MI. He enjoys working with people and being able to
make a difference in someone's life.
joined us in July 2009. Mike attended Century College
in White Bear Lake, MN where he graduated from their
Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner Programs. He did
his Orthotic residency at Wright and Filippis in Detroit,
MI. He enjoys working with people and being able to
make a difference in someone's life.
| Ray Jimenez Orthotic Technician |
Ray is an Orthotic technician and specializes in
metalwork. Ray likes to say there's nobody better
with a pair of bending irons. Ray has over 8 years of
experience as a technician and is an invaluable asset
to our team. While metal is his first love he is always
willing to help out wherever needed.
Ray is a family man and lives with his wife Leslie and
two daughters Leslie and Cassandra. He is a
California transplant and loves it here in San Antonio,
TX.
"We stole Ray from another local O&P company. I
worked with Ray there for a few years and when he
called and asked if we were hiring, we snatched him
up. Good help is hard to find and you don't pass on
talent like his." -Kevin
metalwork. Ray likes to say there's nobody better
with a pair of bending irons. Ray has over 8 years of
experience as a technician and is an invaluable asset
to our team. While metal is his first love he is always
willing to help out wherever needed.
Ray is a family man and lives with his wife Leslie and
two daughters Leslie and Cassandra. He is a
California transplant and loves it here in San Antonio,
TX.
"We stole Ray from another local O&P company. I
worked with Ray there for a few years and when he
called and asked if we were hiring, we snatched him
up. Good help is hard to find and you don't pass on
talent like his." -Kevin
| Rita Fuentes Office Manager |
Rita is our Office Manager. She worked with Kevin
previously at another O&P company for a year and a
half. She was exceptional and as soon as Kevin could
afford to hire her he did. She has way too many jobs
to write here; suffice it say she is responsible for all
things administrative in our practice.
Rita has been in the Health Care Profession for over
15 years. She has worked for several different
Physicians as well at a O&P facility here in San
Antonio, TX. She joined our practice in early 2010.
"I am very happy to be working for Kevin. In all the
years I have been working, I have never met anyone
as passionate as Kevin is toward making a difference.
He is the best at what he does and I am happy to be
a part of his team." -Rita
"Rita is absolutely the best I have ever worked with.
She is exceptionally organized, dedicated, trustworthy
and efficient. We are truly blessed to have her, and
now that we do she isn't going anywhere. The staff
even loves her." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Rita@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
previously at another O&P company for a year and a
half. She was exceptional and as soon as Kevin could
afford to hire her he did. She has way too many jobs
to write here; suffice it say she is responsible for all
things administrative in our practice.
Rita has been in the Health Care Profession for over
15 years. She has worked for several different
Physicians as well at a O&P facility here in San
Antonio, TX. She joined our practice in early 2010.
"I am very happy to be working for Kevin. In all the
years I have been working, I have never met anyone
as passionate as Kevin is toward making a difference.
He is the best at what he does and I am happy to be
a part of his team." -Rita
"Rita is absolutely the best I have ever worked with.
She is exceptionally organized, dedicated, trustworthy
and efficient. We are truly blessed to have her, and
now that we do she isn't going anywhere. The staff
even loves her." -Kevin
You can contact me through my e-mail:
Rita@AdvancedOrthopedicDesigns.com
| Charlotte Matthews Accounts Payable |
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