About Me
How did you fall in love with your field?
Prior to attending medical school I was an EMT for my local fire department and the New York City EMS System. In addition, I worked as a Police Officer for the New York City Police Department in the mid 1990s. Through these experiences my interest in trauma and critically ill patients gelled into a commitment to a career in medicine-specifically in trauma surgery and surgical intensive care medicine. During medical school I continued to work part time as both a paramedic and police officer, which only increased my commitment to trauma and critical care.
I'm probably a bit of an adrenaline junkie, which also doesn't hurt!
Three things people may not know about me:
- I am an avid firearms enthusiast and am looking to get started in competitive shooting.
- Since I wasn't busy enough - I completed my private pilot training and obtained my pilots license while in medical school.
- I worked as a Police Officer for almost 10 years prior to graduating from medical school.
Credentials
Board Certifications
Surgical Critical Care
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University, 2002
Residency
General Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 2007
Fellowship
Surgical Critical Care, University of Texas Southwestern, 2008
Publications
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Professional and medical interests
- Education in Critical Care, Trauma Surgery and General Surgery
- Quality improvement in general surgery, trauma surgery and surgical intensive care
- Firearms injuries and ballistics
- Prehospital trauma care and critical care
- Transfusion practices in surgery and critical care with a specific interest in massive transfusion
