GOODYEAR, AZ, June 11, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Grant D. Padley, Orthopedic Surgeon for Valley Orthopedics, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of orthopedics.

Dr. Padley has seven years of professional experience in arthroscopic and reconstruction surgery, working in the clinic, healthcare center and the emergency room. Before pursuing medicine, he was a volunteer firefighter and helicopter paramedic. He became involved in his profession because he was influenced by his mother, who was in the healthcare industry and attributes his success to his strong Christian faith and to his family ties.

In 2002, Dr. Padley received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship at the Medical Center of Independence, his residency at St. Mary's Medical Center and his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at The Methodist Hospital - Texas Medical Center, Houston. Dr. Padley is a member of the Maricopa County Medical Society, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

For more information on Valley Orthopedics, visit http://www.valleyorthoaz.com.

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