Donald W. Holmes, CPO
Donald Holmes, CPO, Director of Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Services of Northern Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc. (NOL) is a certified prosthetist/orthotist credentialed by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Pedorthics (ABC). With 50 years of experience Mr. Holmes is able to provide a level of patient care not found at any other facility in the north country. Mr. Holmes has served his profession as president of the AAOP (American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetist, responsible for continuing education), president of ABC (national credentialing and accreditation body) and National Office chairman. Past chairman of the ABC Professional Discipline Committee and served on the Facility Accreditation Committee. He was chief of prosthetic research at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, prior to establishing NOL in 1981.
Education
Northwestern University - Orthotic Short Term Courses - Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Spinal - 1970
Northwestern University - Chicago, IL - Certificate AAS in Prosthetics - 1970
Southeast College - Chicago, IL - AAS - 1970
Liverpool High School - Liverpool, NY - 1965
Certifications
Veteran's Administration Qualified Prosthetist - 1979
Orthotics - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics - 1978
Prosthetics - American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics - 1971
Professional Experience
Northern Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc., Watertown, NY
President, Director of Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinical Services – 1981 – Present
Northeast Alliance of Prosthetic and Orthotic Professionals, LLC – 1995 – Present
Northwestern University – Chicago Illinois
Instructor of Orthotics – 1971
Chief Research Prosthetist – 1971 – 1973
Rochester Orthopedic Laboratory – Staff Prosthetist – 1977 – 1979, Rochester, NY
Rochester Orthopedic Laboratory – Prosthetic/Orthotic Technician – 1967 – 1969
Professional Memberships
The American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
President - 1996-1997
Board of Directors - 1994-1998
President Elect - 1995-1996
Secretary Treasurer - 1994-1995
Amputee Coalition of America
Director - 1994-1996
The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Member - 1971-Present
President - 1991-1992
Director - 1986-1992
International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
Member - 1983-Present
National Office of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Chairman - 1997-1998
Director - 1995-1998
Secretary Treasurer - 1991-1992
NY State Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Member - 1978-Present
President - 1983-1984
Northern New York Cerebral Palsy Association
President - 1997-2000
Director - 1981-2001
Secretary Treasurer - 1996
Vice President - 1990
President - 1983-1987
Vice President - 1981-1983
Professional Staff Appointments
Hepburn Medical Center - Allied Health Professional Staff Appt - 2000-Present
Samaritan Medical Center - Allied Health Professional Staff Appt - 1992-Present
Carthage Area Hospital - Allied Health Professional Staff Appt - 2009-Present
Committees
American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics:
Professional Discipline Committee (Chairman) - 1998-2010
Facility Accreditation Committee - 2000-2007
Education Accreditation Committee - 1991-1992 Chairman
