Specialties
Special Interests
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
About
Education
- BS – Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- MD – University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI
Residency
- Residency in General Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Certification
- American Board of Surgery
Associations
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Linn County Medical Society
Patient/Provider Philosophy
As a physician, I feel my role is to partner with the patient to help them through the process of their medical care. This partnership starts in the office (or emergency room), extends through the surgery, and afterwards in post-operative followup. I want each of my patients to feel as comfortable as possible with their choice of care,and that I’ve taken the time they need to explain the options available.
Sometimes the circumstances are difficult and the choices are limited, but those are the scenarios when I think the patient deserves as much time, explanation, and information as possible to make a potentially life-changing decision regarding surgery. It can often be a scary time for a patient, but I want to help allay those fears as much as possible.
Personal Interests
I enjoy time with my children, personal fitness, and outdoor recreation including mountain biking, hiking, and climbing. I also enjoy Green Bay Packers football and Northwestern University athletics.
