CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphatec Spine, Inc., (“Alphatec”) today announced the appointment of noted orthopedic surgeon Stephen H. Hochschuler to its Strategic Advisory Board of Physicians. Dr. Hochschuler is one of America’s leading spine experts, and his new role signaled Alphatec’s deepening commitment to this sector.
Ronald Hiscock, President and Chief Operating Officer said, “I am elated to have a surgeon of such distinction in the spine industry agree to lead our Strategic Advisory Board of Physicians. Dr. Hochschuler’s perspective will be instrumental in both the design and distribution of our products.”
Dr. Hochschuler’s surgical practices are conducted in Plano, Texas as well as Phoenix, Arizona. He is a Co-Founder of the Texas Back Institute, and a Founding Member of the Board of Directors of Spine Arthroplasty Society. Dr. Hochschuler has published in numerous research papers in international spine journals, as well as authored ‘Back In Shape” (1991) and “Treat Your Back Without Surgery” (1998). Hochschuler graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed an internship and general residency at Harvard Surgical Service, Boston City Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas and Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hochschuler is an active member of numerous organizations such as Texas Spine Society, American Board of Spine Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and American Pain Society.
About Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Alphatec Spine, Inc., is distinguished among independent spinal implant companies because it manufactures, engineers and prototypes all its own products. In 2005, the company changed its name from Alphatec Manufacturing to Alphatec Spine, to reflect its fifteen-year evolution from contract medical device manufacturer to vertically-integrated orthopedic device company. There are no service gaps between engineering/prototyping and the physician. The Company has 165 employees and is located in Carlsbad, CA. The company is controlled by New York private equity firm HealthpointCapital, LP.
Additional Information CONTACT: Vicky Romanoski of Alphatec Spine, Inc. (760) 431-9286; vromanoski@alphatecspine.com Web site: http://www.alphatecspine.com
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
CONTACT: Vicky Romanoski of Alphatec Spine, Inc., +1-760-431-9286,vromanoski@alphatecspine.com
Web site: http://www.alphatecspine.com/
