Education:
- Utah State University, BS Kinesiology
- Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, DPM
- Surgical Residency:
- Ascension St. Vincent Medical Center
- Resident and Chief Resident in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Three-year surgical residency
- Focus on elective reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, orthopaedic sports medicine, advanced foot and ankle trauma, arthroscopic surgery, peripheral nerve surgery and diabetic limb salvage
Surgical Fellowship:
- Emory University Hospital Midtown
- Advanced Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Focus on the most up to date surgical techniques including total ankle replacements, minimally invasive bunion surgery, diabetic limb salvage, plastic surgical flaps and techniques and advanced nerve surgery.
Honors and Awards:
- Cum Laude, Utah State University
- University Merit Scholarship, Des Moines University
- Advanced Surgery Teaching Assistant Award, Des Moines University
- Most Outstanding Student Research Poster, Des Moines University
Research:
- Medial Plantar Fasciocutaneous Artery Flap in High-Risk Diabetic Foot: A Case Series
- A Novel Technique for Repair of an Osteochondral Talar Dome Fracture in a Pediatric Athlete: A Case Study
Board Certification:
- American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Diplomate
- American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Associate
- Qualified in Foot Surgery
- American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Associate
- Qualified in Reconstructive Rear Foot and Ankle Surgery
Professional Affiliations:
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American Podiatric Medical Association
- N. C. Foot & Ankle Society
Hospital and Privileges:
- Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Active Staff
- Novant Hospital Huntersville, Active Staff
Personal Interests:
- Spending time with my wife and kids, running, golfing, traveling and college football