Background & Specialties

Board Certification

* American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1989 to Present
* American Board of Surgery, 1988 to 1998

Professional Background

Private Practice, 1987 to Present
Specialty Training in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1985 to 1987
Yale New Haven Hospital Yale University of School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut
General Surgery Residency & Chief Residency, 1980 to 1985
Waterbury Hospital Health Center, Yale Affiliate Waterbury, Connecticut
Education:
Doctor of Medicine, 1979 University of Kansas Medical School Kansas City, Kansas
Bachelor of Arts, 1977 University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Graduation with Distinction
Honor Societies:
Phi Beta Kappa & Phi Kappa Phi

Teaching Appointments

Clinical Instructor in Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, 1986-87

McGhan Medicals Facial Aesthetic Advisory Panel, 2000 to Present

Publications and Presentations

Numerous community service presentations on skin wellness, skin cancer awareness and prevention, breast health, breast cancer awareness, breast reconstruction and other topics. Participant, FDA Silicone-Filled Breast Implant Adjunct Clinical Study, 12/92 to Present

Hobbies and Interests

Exercise and Sports Activities, Boating and Water Sport Activities, Musical Arts and Theater