Dr. Duralde earned his A.B. from Harvard University in 1979 and his M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1983. He remained at Columbia University for his orthopedic training and fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Duralde served his country as a major in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 1992. While in the Air Force, he served as chief of surgical services and chief of the department of orthopedics at the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing Hospital at RAF Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England. As an active member of Peachtree Orthopedics’ volunteer team, Dr. Duralde visits Haiti annually to offer his services at the Hospital Albert Schweitzer and outlying clinics. He has authored many publications regarding the shoulder, including primary research papers and book chapters. Dr. Duralde is regularly invited to speak nationally and internationally on various subjects of the shoulder.