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Ottobock’s Professional and Clinical Services department has the largest and most experienced staff in the industry. Whether you’re a practitioner, a technician, or someone who uses our products, we’re here to provide the best possible information, accessibility and support.
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Aideen Curran, Prosthetist/OrthotistDirector of Professional and Clinical Services - aideen.curran@ottobock.com Aideen is the Director of Professional and Clinical Services for Ottobock North America. She studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and is a former clinical specialist who joined the Ottobock U.S. Professional Clinical Services Team after 7 years at Ottobock Australia. There, she was responsible for the Ottobock Academy, a dedicated training facility for CPOs and technicians from across Australia and NZ. Aideen has extensive experience with the Ottobock microprocessor knee (MPK) and feet (MPF) portfolios and also has a passion for elevated vacuum systems and hip disarticulation prostheses. She also has experience in upper limb prosthetics, orthotics, and has worked actively in high end patient care fittings. |
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Ariel Cabana, CPOSenior Clinical Specialist, Lower Limb Prosthetics - ariel.cabana@ottobock.com |
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Chris Doerger, PT, CPSenior Manager, Education Strategy and Development - chris.doerger@ottobock.com |
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Mark Edwards, MHPE, CPSenior Advisor, Professional and Clinical Services - mark.edwards@ottobock.com Mark is the former Director of Professional and Clinical Services for Ottobock North America, and was formerly the Director of Prosthetics Education at Northwestern University's Prosthetics-Orthotics Center. He has his Master's degree in Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been certified in prosthetics by the American Board for Certification since 1985. Mark loves travelling the country and working with great people, and finds it very rewarding to help people overcome their mobility challenges. |
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Brian Frasure, CPSenior Manager, Professional and Clinical Services - brian.frasure@ottobock.com |
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Ted Friedmann, COSenior Clinical Specialist, Orthotics - ted.friedmann@ottobock.com Ted received his advanced specialty diploma in Orthotics from Century Community College in White bear lake Minnesota and his Bachelors in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Ted has been a certified clinical orthotist since 2005. He practiced for 8 years at Chladek O and P and 3 years at Hanger clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. He now is traveling the country supporting our customers for all their orthotic needs. |
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Cale Konetchy, CPSenior Clinical Specialist, Lower Limb Prosthetics - cale.konetchy@ottobock.com Cale Konetchy is an ABC certified prosthetist who graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire with a B.S. in Biology in 1998. He earned his prosthetics certificate from Century College in White Bear Lake, MN in May of 2002. After graudation, Cale spent 10 years working in direct patient care to include managing a private orthotic and prosthetic clinic in Minnesota. Cale previously worked at Otto Bock HealthCare from 2008-2018 and returned to our team in October of 2021. Cale is looking forward to supporting our customers and their end users to achieve optimal outcomes. |
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Breanne Logan, CPO/LClinical Specialist, Lower Limb Prosthetics - breanne.moen@ottobock.com |
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Ara Mirzaian, COClinical Specialist, Orthotics - ara.mirzaian@ottobock.com |
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Jaime (JP) Perez-Pineda, CPOCranial Clinical Specialist - jaime.perez-pineda@ottobock.com |
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Mark Profeta, CPOClinical Specialist, Lower Limb Prosthetics - mark.profeta@ottobock.com |
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Dana Schack, CPO/LClinical Specialist, Upper Limb Prosthetics - dana.schack@ottobock.com Dana is an ABC Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist who graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Before joining Ottobock, she practiced in north and central Florida, where she treated prosthetic and orthotic patients and served on the board of the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. In addition to patient care, she developed clinical education for medical providers and physical therapists to cultivate knowledgeable local teams able to provide advanced treatment for prosthetic users. She also enjoys offering outreach to children and students, encouraging them to become the next generation of O&P professionals. |
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Tim Shride, CPO, FAAOPManager, Upper Limb Prosthetics - tim.shride@ottobock.com |
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Erica Swanson, CP/L, MOT, OTR/LSenior Clinical Specialist, Upper Limb Prosthetics - erica.swanson@ottobock.com |
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Jackie Valdez, CO, BOCP, FAAOP, M.Ed.Clinical Education Specialist - jackie.valdez@ottobock.com Jackie has over thirty years of experience in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession. She is certified by the American Board for Certifications in Orthotics and is certified by BOC in Prosthetics. She is a Fellow of the Academy (FAAOP), a member of the Gait Society, a Mentor, and an ABC Orthotic Examiner. She has served as the PT liaison for AAOP since 2018 as well as serves as the Board member for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for AOPA. She was also an OPAF board member for several years. She attended Century College for O&P and was trained at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine and was also certified by the NATA as a Certified Athletic Trainer. She also has a master’s degree in Integrated Science with a focus of study in online learning and teaching. |
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Ron Wilkinson, CPO/LClinical Specialist, Orthotics - ron.wilkinson@ottobock.com Ron began his O&P career in 1994 as an Orthotic Technician. Having already received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1991 and Master of Education degree in 1993 from Auburn University he attended Northwestern University Orthotic-Prosthetic Center for his O&P education. He received his Orthotic Certificate in 1997 and his Prosthetic Certificate in 1999. He worked for 22 years with Hanger Clinic in various roles from Technician to Clinic Manager. Most recently before joining Ottobock he worked for 2 years serving our Veterans at the Atlanta VA. Now at Ottobock he serves as an Orthotic Clinical Specialist primarily for the West Region. His responsibilities are customer education, product support and technical liaison. |
Technical Support TeamJerry Gohman, Marc Rynda, Jason Puchalla, Robert Michalewicz, and Agustin Serrano - naproductsupport@ottobock.com Education TeamAraceli Jacobo and Briana Falcon - na.education@ottobock.com |