Phil Frederick
About Phil Frederick
Phil Frederick serves as the Executive Director of Hip Arthroplasty at Conformis, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the orthopedic field, having previously worked in various engineering and managerial roles at companies such as Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics and Superior Industries.
Current Role at ConforMIS
Phil Frederick serves as the Executive Director of Hip Arthroplasty at ConforMIS, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of hip arthroplasty solutions. His leadership contributes to the advancement of personalized orthopedic implants designed to improve patient outcomes.
Previous Experience in Orthopaedics
Prior to his current role, Phil Frederick worked at Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics for a total of 13 years in various capacities. He began as a Design Engineer II/Sr. from 1998 to 2002, then progressed to Group Manager - Hip Development from 2002 to 2011, and later served as Director of Core Hip Design from 2011 to 2018. His extensive experience in hip design and development has significantly shaped his expertise in the field.
Engineering Background
Phil Frederick's engineering career began at Superior Industries as a Design Engineer from 1995 to 1998. He then worked as a Co-op Engineer at Entergy - Arkansas Nuclear One from 1993 to 1995. His foundational experiences in engineering have contributed to his technical proficiency in product design and development within the medical device industry.
Education and Professional Development
Phil Frederick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He also completed courses in Management of Managers at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Marketing Excellence at the University of Chicago. These educational experiences have equipped him with essential management and marketing skills relevant to his career.