Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics Fellowship
Fellows
Class of 2026
Jackson Helms, DO
Jackson Helms, DO
HOMETOWN: Murrieta, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Arizona Christian University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
ABOUT ME: I have been happily married since 2017 to my beautiful wife Samatha who lucky for me works as an emergency department nurse and can deal with all my medical jargon. I have two boys Lincoln (5) and Maverick (2) who keep us entertained with their bear cub mannerisms. I’ve been the patient in an orthopedic operating room twice. I love USC football, the beach, and an early morning at Disneyland before the crowds arrive.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Orthopedic Surgery is highly competitive to match into so, matching into orthopedic surgery and ultimately going back home for residency and staying fairly local with fellowship has been a huge highlight.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH: Dr. Schnaser, Dr. Boghosian, and Dr. Briggs all have phenomenal reputations and having the chance to be mentored by them was not something I could pass on.
The depth and breadth of hip and knee replacement cases was a huge selling point as well as Eisenhower’s utilization of robotics in joint replacement surgery.
Jason Sanders, MD
Jason Sanders, MD
HOMETOWN: Miami, FL
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Harvard
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Miami
ABOUT ME: Dr. Sanders is a fellowship-trained upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon. He founded a private practice specializing in complex arthroscopy, arthroplasty and fractures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. He also practiced Level 1 orthopaedic trauma surgery for nine years. Subsequently, he founded another private practice focused on soft tissue and joint regeneration using energy-based modalities and advanced biologics. Since 2018, Dr. Sanders has been developing stem cell-derived exosome-based therapeutic products and biomanufacturing processes for regenerative medicine and orthopaedic applications.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Dr. Sanders earned an honors degree in biochemical sciences with a concentration in molecular biology and cellular biochemistry from Harvard University. He graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and was inducted into the Αlpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and was elected Administrative Chief Resident. He also completed a comprehensive upper extremity fellowship from the shoulder to hand with the Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Upper Extremity Group.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH: Dr. Sanders has developed a particular interest in joint replacement for patients with advanced degenerative disease. With all of the advancements in prosthetic joint designs, materials, robotics and patient-specific instrumentation over the past ten years, he is eager to learn the state of the art in joint reconstruction. The Eisenhower Health – Desert Orthopaedic Center Adult Reconstruction Fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to learn cutting-edge surgical techniques from expert joint replacement specialists, as well as efficient practice management at a busy orthopaedic specialty center.