AUBURN – Advance Orthotic & Prosthetic Services Inc., 207 North River Road, announces that Stephen Hamilton, C.P.O., has been awarded certification as a prosthetist from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

Hamilton has more than 10 years in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. He attended the University of Maine at Orono, obtaining his associate and bachelor of science degrees in engineering, and Northwestern University, studying pedorthics, orthotics and prosthetics. In August 2002 he became a certified orthotist, and in March 2004 he became a board eligible prosthetist. He evaluates, designs and fits orthotics and prosthetics to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients using the most advanced techniques and technology.

He was prompted to enter the field as result of eight years’ experience as a volunteer ski instructor for Maine Handicapped Skiing.

He lives in Falmouth with his son.