Who Am I?
Dr. Bailie believes that there are several factors which are required in order to achieve his goal of excellence with every patient encounter from initial assessment through final follow up. To achieve this requires: first-rate intensive training to build a comprehensive Orthopedic foundation, intrinsic artistic surgical skills, contribution to the Orthopedic Community through research and education, thorough appraisal and incorporation of new technology, and offering sound advice and support through communication and commitment, allowing patients to make comfortable decisions regarding their own care.
Dr. Bailie graduated with high honors, earning a degree in Biology and Human Physiology from the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, ANN ARBOR in 1986. He graduated INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in the top 1 % of his class in 1990 and was elected to the AOA National Medical Honor Society. After a 5 year intensive residency program at the renowned NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY McGAW MEDICAL CENTER in Chicago, IL, he chose BAYLOR SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE in Houston, TX for his Orthopedic sports medicine fellowship because of the high quality staff, large patient volumes and extensive clinical, research and sports experience. His residency and fellowships allowed him the honor of working with highly skilled, world renowned Orthopedic Surgeons in a variety of sub-specialties. He was also fortunate to help care for athletes from numerous high schools, Division !, II and III NCAA programs, as well as the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers, Houston Rockets and the Houston Astros.
Dr. Bailie moved to Phoenix with his family in 1996 to join the sports medicine team for the Phoenix Suns. During his first 2 years in practice he quickly became known as a skilled sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and focused his interests and expertise on problems of the shoulder and knee. Early in his career he served on the medical staff of many sports teams: Assistant Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Phoenix Suns; Co-Team Physician, Phoenix Mercury; Co-Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Phoenix Coyotes; Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Arizona Rattlers; Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon, Scottsdale Community College; Orthopedic Consultant San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners; Orthopedic Consultant and Director of Arizona Medical Services, Milwaukee Brewers; volunteer Team Physician to over a dozen area high schools in the Phoenix area.
He joined The Orthopedic Clinic Association in 1998 where he further developed his interests and his reputation and practiced there through 2015, before starting AzISKS. During his tenure, he became partner, served as Vice President and helped grow, the already well established Orthopedic Clinic, into a tertiary referral center, while focusing his career specifically on problems of the shoulder and knee. He also served as Team Orthopedic Surgeon for Arizona State University Athletics, volunteered his time to numerous high school athletic team coverage, was elected by his peers to be Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea (now Honor Health).
In an effort to enhance others’ understanding of Orthopedic problems and treatments, Dr. Bailie performs clinical research and has authored numerous articles in peer reviewed journals on his techniques and outcomes, co-written book chapters on shoulder problems, surgery and rehabilitation, hosted international surgeons from Europe and Latin America and taught hundreds of surgeons arthroscopic surgery and shoulder replacement techniques via skills labs and lectures around the U.S. and abroad.
Because of his artistic skill in surgery and expertise, Dr. Bailie was requested to assist in the development of several surgical devices for the Orthopedic Sports Medicine market and co-develop with an international team of surgeons and engineers, 2 novel shoulder replacement implants which are now being used worldwide. He continues to be one of only 12 selected surgeons participating in an FDA controlled investigational study evaluating the latest shoulder replacement technology.
Dr. Bailie focuses his current practice on biologic therapies and traditional treatment of sports related and degenerative shoulder and knee injuries. He specializes in revision surgery, particularly of prior shoulder rotator cuff and instability procedures. Known as one of the most experienced surgeons in the world able to perform the tedious and difficult resurfacing shoulder replacement procedure, particularly on younger, highly active individuals, he treats patients from across the globe and is a consultant to Zimmer-Biomet Orthopedics for this technology. Dr. Bailie serves as Medical Advisor and consultant to Applied Biologics and their amniogenic products, applying his skill and interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques and regenerative medicine to further the understanding of the appropriate uses of newer biologics, such as platelet rich plasma (PRP), growth factors, and regenerative cell technology, in order to aid patients using the latest medical advancements.
Dr. Bailie strives to continually evaluate and perfect his techniques, treatment protocols and diagnostic skills in order to better serve his patients. Never satisfied with the status quo, his philosophy of perfection through research, knowledge and meticulous surgical skills, accompanied by impeccable customer service and efficiency has attracted patients and athletes from around the world. He believes it is a privilege to treat patients and strives for everyone to have a positive experience throughout their care at AzISKS.
Dr. Bailie is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and holds a subspecialty certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine (CAQ) from the ABOS.