Medical School: UT - San Antonio
I grew up all around Texas and graduated from high school in Arlington. I wanted to live outside of Texas for my undergraduate and went to Brown University in Rhode Island where I majored in Biology with a concentration in evolution and ecology. I was drafted into the professional soccer league by the Kansas City Wizards, and played for a short time, but decided a career in medicine was a better fit. I moved to Colorado, worked in orthopedic research, got a Master’s of Science at Colorado State University, and attended medical school in San Antonio.
I am married to a “Super Mom,” who takes care of our two children (Alex 3 and Elise 1) and is a veterinarian. We currently have a cat, a St. Bernard (who loves the beach), and a fish from the carnival. I enjoy spending any free time with my family, which usually consists of hanging on the beach or fishing from the pier. I also have a small hobby of making ice cream. My favorite is salted caramel and I am still working on the perfect chocolate.
My residency training has been awesome. I see a large variety of disease pathology and there is no competition from other residencies for procedures. Time is of the essence in residency, and we enjoy the delicate balance working hard and playing hard!