Dr. Zietz is a sports medicine specialist with expertise in the knee and shoulder, including rotator cuff and reverse total shoulder replacement operations. He is also experienced in handling worker’s compensation cases. Dr. Zietz serves as the medical director for the Orthopedic Residency Clinic and is dedicated to educating others. During his sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Zietz took care of the NBA’s Miami Heat. Dr. Zietz keeps office hours at our Grand Rapids and Lakeview offices.
LICENSURE:
State of Michigan Board of Medicine, issued 2003
CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified July 23, 2009
EDUCATION:
Fellowship:
Miami Sports Medicine Fellowship
Doctors Hospital, Miami, FL
August 2006 – July 2007
Residency:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Grand Rapids Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan State University, Medical Education and Research Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
July 2001 – June 2006
Medical:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI
August 1997 – May 2001
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Honors:
Alpha Omega Alpha
Dean’s Letter Designation of “Outstanding” – Highest Possible Rating
Clerkships: Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, OB/GYN
Undergraduate:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
August 1993 – May 1997
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Biology
Honors:
Graduated with Distinction
James B. Angell Scholar
Golden Key Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Sokol Chemistry Scholarship Recipient
Contact:
(616) 949-8945
Website
Grand Rapids Surgical Suites, LLC