What a privilege, a conversation with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jon Minter!

We talk about his work at Save a Warrior, robotic surgery, infection, 1.5 knees, his time with Dr. Larry Dorr, disasterplasties, Mad magazine....and so much more!!

Dr. Minter served on active duty in the US Army during the height of the Cold War in West Germany and in particular West Berlin. He was Chief of Emergency Services and Ambulatory Patient Care for the Berlin MEDDAC. Dr. Minter also provided direct medical support for a covert (recently declassified) Special Operations Unit in Berlin, the Physical Security Support Element. In addition, he provided emergency medical training and support for the USMLM (United States Military Liaison Mission) which was co-located in West Berlin and in former East German Potsdam.

Following his active duty service he became an Orthopedic surgeon, currently working in Alpharetta, Georgia. His interest in Save A Warrior was borne out of a strong desire to offer more to veterans than what surgery could accomplish. Simply put, he wanted to be a part of a team with the chief object of healing the wounded heart.

His family has a long lineage of service in both the military and first responder categories. He has been married to his wife for over 33 years and has three children in which he is intensely proud.

Clinic Link: https://sportsmedicine.northside.com/providers/orthopedic-sports-surgery/jon-e-minter

Your Best Life: Perfectionism—The Bane of Happiness  https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11999-015-4279-9.pdf

Save a Warrior Foundation: https://saveawarrior.org/board-of-directors/dr-jon-minter/

Donate here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/GNlTXA?vid=1k12n4

JOEI Bioburden Paper: https://journaloei.scholasticahq.com/article/133635-retained-bioburden-does-not-pose-contamination-risk-after-a-full-sterile-processing-cycle

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