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Leading the frontiers of innovation,
we pursue only the extraordinary;
only the exceptional earns
the Dunamis name.
We believe true innovation is measured
not in invention,
but in the lives it improves.
Driven Advantages.
Meet the team.
Our team of experienced medical professionals combines deep clinical expertise with a proven track record in developing innovative medical solutions.
Prithviraj Chavan, MD Founder & CEO
Dr. Chavan was born and raised in Mumbai, India where he completed his medical education and residency. With a strong interest to specialize in sports medicine and joint replacement, He traveled to the U.S. to advance his education. Dr. Chavan trained at prestigious medical centers such as Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, Sports Orthopedics and Spine, PC in Jackson, TN and the University of Buffalo, New York. He has served as an educational consultant for various medical device manufacturers. As an industry device expert, Dr. Chavan has studied and reviewed permanent implants and participated in pre-market evaluations. He has designed and developed surgical implants and holds several device patents. As an industry expert he has also commercialized 25 permanent medical implants. His vision is to develop innovative technologies that outperform the existing level of care.
Dr. Prithviraj Chavan founded Dunamis Medical in 2012 to collaborate with healthcare providers and industry partners to develop meaningful technologies. Through responsible, sustainable business practices, Dunamis Medical provides a positive social impact while delivering products with superior quality and performance.
Keith Nord, M.D.
Dr. Nord is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and he holds a Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Nord specializes in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and he has invented numerous surgical instruments for arthroscopic repairs. Dr. Nord is a member of several organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has served on the Education, Learning Center, Technology and Membership committees. He also serves as a master instructor for Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy courses held in Chicago at the Learning Center, where he teaches residents, fellows and other orthopaedic surgeons advanced techniques in shoulder surgery. Dr. Nord also served as the Fellowship Director of the Sports, Orthopedics & Spine Shoulder Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship in Jackson, Tennessee.
Dr. Mark Mighell
Dr. Mighell is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and he serves his profession as a national board examiner. He specializes in the treatment of injuries and disorders of the shoulder and elbow, and, having been trained in an American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons fellowship, he now trains three fellows each year. Additionally, Dr. Mighell treats patients using advanced surgical techniques including elbow arthroscopy, reverse total shoulder replacement, SWAT technique for shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder reconstruction as well as robotically assisted arthroplasty.
Prior to joining Florida Orthopaedic Institute in 2001, Dr. Mighell served on active duty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center for seven years, and as Medical Director for the United States Navy during the previous four years receiving a Navy Commendation for duties performed. He is an active member of the American Orthopaedic Association, American Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Multilingual in English, Spanish, French, Russian, and German. Dr. Mighell has authored dozens of publications and has delivered numerous poster and oral presentations relating to his medical expertise.
Credentials:
- Fellowship: Shoulder and Elbow Reconstruction Fellowship: Florida Orthopaedic Institute
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
- Medical Degree: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Peter Kurzweil, M.D.
Dr. Kurzweil was born and raised in New York, where he completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Being an active individual himself, Dr. Kurzweil wanted to help other active individuals restore their lives after injuries. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine in Long Beach. He chose orthopedic surgery to become a specialist in knee and shoulder injuries. Dr. Kurzweil has served as the Director of the Memorial Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship under the Department of Orthopaedics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. He has also served as a team physician for Long Beach State University, the Long Beach StingRays and the Long Beach Ice Dogs. He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review. He is also affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, California Orthopaedic Association and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. With vast experience in the field of sports medicine and his passion for changing lives for the better, Dr. Kurzweil chose to join the Dunamis Medical Scientific Advisory Team.
Anish G. R. Potty
Born and raised in Pandalam, India, Dr. Potty is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who has completed multiple fellowships under the guidance of world experts in pioneer orthopedic institutes. He has developed expertise in arthroscopic surgeries of the hip, shoulder and knee in adults and children. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He has published numerous book chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals and also serves as a journal reviewer for Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related suergeries, Hospital for Special Surgery Journal and Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Dr. Potty is in pursuit of transforming clinical orthopaedic care by integrating technology and providing high quality – low cost care. He has been involved with research, designing and development of cutting-edge technology to help improve patient care and outcomes. It is because of his passion to transform patient care through cutting-edge technology that he chose to become a part of the Dunamis Medical Scientific Advisory Team.