William Plovanic joined Canaccord in 2007 as a managing director, medical technology equity research analyst. He has been a publishing sellside analyst with coverage of medical devices for over 20 years. Plovanic's areas of coverage include orthopedics, diabetes, obesity, neuro-technologies, dialysis, aesthetics and general surgery. In 2009, Plovanic was ranked as the #2 Earnings Estimator for Health Care Equipment & Supplies by Starmine. In 2003 and 2004, he was selected as a Wall Street Journal "All Star" Analyst in the medical device sector, and in 2002 was named the #1 ranked analyst by Starmine for stock picking and performance in the medical technology sector. Plovanic is a frequent presenter at medical and industry meetings. Prior to Canaccord, Plovanic was a managing director and senior research analyst at First Albany (now Gleacher & Company). Previously, he worked at PMG Capital covering medical devices and products. Plovanic also worked as director of research for the Capital Markets Division of LaSalle St. Securities Inc., where he focused on the small-cap healthcare, technology and biotechnology industries. He graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor's degree in finance, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.