RESEARCH TEAM

Program Director

Dr. Corces is a native to New York and completed his residency training at State University New York. He then completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the University of Pennsylvania. He has been in active practice for over 20 years and is now the program director for the Larkin Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida. He has been involved in research projects throughout his tenure and is the founder of the MORF (Miami Orthopaedic Research Foundation). 

Research Fellow

Born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, Lauren has pursued all education in-state, attending the University of Florida for undergraduate studies, the University of South Florida for a Master’s degree, and Nova Southeastern University in Tampa for medical school before ultimately settling in Miami. Outside of research, Lauren enjoys skiing in the Rockies, boating on the Gulf, and baking desserts. Orthopaedic interests include Adult Reconstruction and Trauma, with a strong motivation to explore all areas of orthopaedic surgery.

Research Fellow

Dr. Jonathan Westlake is a Research Fellow at the Miami Orthopaedic Research Foundation. He was raised in Southeastern Pennsylvania and attended medical school at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Westlake is passionate about advancing research in tendon repair and joint arthroplasty to improve patient outcomes and restore functionality.

Research Fellow

Patrick Waldron grew up in Salt Lake City and studied chemistry at UCSB before earning his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a clinical fellowship at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, where he developed strong clinical and operative foundations alongside active research involvement. He currently works with the Miami Orthopedic Research Foundation and Skeletal Dynamics, focusing on biomechanics, implant development, and high-impact orthopaedic research.

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