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Advisory Board
Anikar Chhabra, MD MS 
Dr. Chhabra is a national expert in the field of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, minimally invasive surgery and sportsrelated injuries. He also treats complex disorders of the knee such as multiple ligament injuries, articular cartilage procedures, osteotomies, uni-compartmental knee replacements, and meniscal transplants. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Economics. While at Harvard, he was a four-year Varsity Basketball letter winner. Dr. Chhabra completed his medical school and residency at the University of Virginia, and his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped care for the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Athletic Teams.
As a team orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chhabra has been the head orthopedic surgeon for Arizona State University since 2007 and an Orthopedic Consultant for the Arizona Coyote Professional Hockey Team, Phoenix Rising Professional Soccer Team, and USA Basketball Development Teams. He also is the head team physician for Paradise Valley College, South Mountain College, Mesa Community College, and seventeen local high schools. Additionally, Dr Chhabra is an orthopedic consultant for Major League Baseball Umpires and the medical director for the Fiesta Bowl and Cheez-it Bowl. He is actively involved in promoting youth sports safety as a member of the AIA Medical Board.
Additionally, he was an honorary ambassador for the 2017 Final Four in Phoenix. He has received numerous accolades, including being voted in “Phoenix Top Docs” multiple times. He is very active in teaching residents and fellows, and was voted Orthopedic Faculty of the year in 2018. Dr. Chhabra frequently lectures both nationally and internationally, and has written over 70 peer–reviewed publications and over 15 book chapters. Dr. Chhabra is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and CAQ Certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Chhabra has been in practice since 2005 and is currently an Associate Professor, Division Chair of Sports Medicine, and Vice-Chair of Clinical Practice in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Arizona.
Brian Burns
Brian Burns is a seasoned managed care senior executive with over 33 years of Payer experience. He currently leverages that expertise as an Independent Consultant in the healthcare Payer and Provider space through his company, Burns Consulting Group. In the past several years his clients have included specialty pharmacy, managed care companies, healthcare software firms, outpatient laboratories (both large and small), urgent care centers, concierge medicine provider, laboratory management company (LBM), and several global NYC management firms, to name just a few.
In total, Brian has over 33 years of experience in the Payer healthcare space serving as a Senior Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City for 18 years. In that capacity, Brian was an expert overseeing provider network management and reimbursement strategies incorporating many collaborative value-based care contracts with network health systems and physicians.
J. Bradley Wilson
Brad Wilson has broad leadership experience in the practice of law, governmental service, and healthcare. He is CEO Emeritus is BlueCross BlueShield of NC where he had a 22 year career, (2010-2018) growing the company to over $9 billion In revenue and serving 3.8 million customers. During his tenure, BCBSNC effectively implemented the Affordable Care Act in all 100 NC counties. Wilson practiced law for 14 years prior to serving as General Counsel to Governor James B. Hunt. He is the recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, NC’s highest civilian honor, the NC Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizenship Award, and is a member of the NC Business Hall of Fame. Wilson has and still serves on numerous business, public, and charitable boards and commissions. Wilson, a strong advocate for public education, served 16 years on the UNC System Board of Governors; chairing the Board for 4 years during his tenure. His expertise as a business and community leader reflects his passion for healthcare, a deep commitment to education and community service, and public policy at the state and national level.
Vani Sabesan
Dr. Vani J. Sabesan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery in Palm Beach, FL. She has an extensive career in research and innovation, with over 100 published studies, more than $500,000 in grant funding, and active roles on orthopedic industry design teams, boards, and as a consultant. Her expertise spans innovative research, medical device development, and advancing surgical techniques.
Dr. Sabesan has held prestigious leadership positions, including serving as the Land Family Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Research at the Cleveland Clinic. She has also directed multiple residency programs, including those at Wayne State University and JFK/University of Miami. A dedicated mentor, she has guided over 100 medical students and 50 residents, actively fostering the next generation of researchers and innovators in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Sabesan earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University before completing her medical degree and training at Indiana University School of Medicine. She further honed her research skills through a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa. She then completed her orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery/Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Passionate about advancing orthopedic research and leadership, Dr. Sabesan actively contributes to numerous regional, national, and international organizations, including the new president of Florida Orthopaedic Society, AAOS, MAOA, ASES, ISTA, and the Michigan State Society. Her commitment to education, innovation, and leadership continues to shape the future of orthopedic surgery.
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