The Team
Mark S. Eskander, MD
CEO, CMO
Mark Eskander is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University before completing residency at the University of Massachusetts followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been treating Delawareans since 2012 and has performed over 3000 spine surgeries. In addition to providing care for his patients Dr. Eskander actively publishes on methods to improve patient care and outcomes. Over the years he’s been awarded speaking opportunities and research awards at national spine meetings including the Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Eskander established Springhouse Analytics with the aim of creating data-driven digital solutions to improve surgical delivery and medical care. His ultimate goal is to make surgery safer and more effective for patients.
Steve Balsis, PhD
Academic Consultant
Dr. Steve Balsis completed his PhD at Washington University in St. Louis with an emphasis on research design and statistical analysis. He is widely published in the medical field and has received grant funding in a variety of capacities from NIA, NIMH, NINDS, NSF, DOD, and Medtronic. As part of our team Dr. Balsis helps identify healthcare inefficiencies and creates empirically supported solutions to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Lt. Col. Denise Zona, PhD
Member of Military Consultant Team
Denise Zona is a NASA aerospace psychologist and interagency advisor. She earned her PhD at Washington University in St. Louis with an emphasis in clinical psychology. Her current work is centered within the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance. She's a member of our military consultant team, which helps tailor our products for use with soldiers and veterans.
James Carter Haith, PhD
Member of Military Consultant Team
James Carter-Haith is a retired army combat veteran who works as a VA psychologist, specializing in pain, PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger, and transitional life issues. He earned his PhD from Texas A&M University with a special emphasis in counseling procedures. He's a member of our military consultant team, which helps to tailor our products for use with soldiers and veterans.
PFC Tyler Slate
Member of Military Consultant Team
Tyler Slate is a soldier with the 101st Airborne Division currently stationed at Fort Campbell KY. He is working as a combat medic/healthcare specialist. He's well-versed in first-line medical treatment, reviewing and documenting patient encounters, and collaborating with military medical teams within established healthcare protocols. He's a member of our military consultant team, which helps to tailor our products for use with soldiers and veterans.
1st Sgt. Martel Herrera
Member of Military Consultant Team
Martel Herrera is a security specialist with the US Army. He previously served as 1st Sgt. with the 95th Military Police Battalion. Before retiring with 100% service connection status, he served all over the world and is well versed in military communication and intervention protocols. He's a member of our military consultant team, which helps tailor our products for use with soldiers and veterans.
Programming Team
We have a mid-career full stack development team with expertise in data processing, database management, web application development, algorithm specification, AI and LLM. We also have two interns who are working on developing websites and web applications. They are also working on manuscript preparation and grant writing.