Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow 2019-2021
Rush University Medical Center
Chief Surgical Resident 2018-2019 University of Miami
General Surgery Resident 2014-2018 University of Miami (Alpha Omega Alpha) 

 Graduate Education: Medical Doctorate (MD) 2010-2014 New York Medical College 

Undergraduate Education: Molecular Biology (BS) 2005-2009 Seattle Pacific University (Magna Cum Laude)

Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Institute – Seattle, WA 2009-2010 

Research Focus: Pediatric Health, Childhood Obesity 

Seattle Pacific Molecular Biology Research Laboratory – Seattle, WA 2008-2009 

Research Focus: Cell Signaling, Plasmids, PCR, Vector Insertion

Journal Articles:
• “The Landmark Series: Multi-modality Management of Stage IIIA Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology. (27):3030-3036. May, 2020 

• “Diaphragmatic Hernia an Uncommon Complication of Left Hemicolectomy for Colonic Adenocarcinoma.” Journal of Surgical Research. (3): 253-257. July, 2020 • “Nationally Representative Readmission Factors in Claudication vs Critical Limb Ischemia.” Annals of Vascular Surgery. (52):96-107. October, 2018. 

• “Nationally Representative Readmission Factors Associated with Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Annals of Vascular Surgery. (53):105- 116. November, 2018 Book Chapters: 

• “Is Surgical Management of Flail Chest Effective?” Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery – An Evidence Based Approach, 4th Edition, Chapter 62. Springer, 2020. 

• “Congenital Chest Wall Disorders.” The Handbook of Pediatric Surgery. Wolters Kluwer Health, 2017. Section 3, Chapter 15: Common Pediatric Surgical Problems 

• “Mediastinal Tumors.” The Handbook of Pediatric Surgery. Wolters Kluwer Health, 2017. Section 4, Chapter 9: Pediatric Surgical Oncology

• “Readmission Factors Associated With Endovascular vs Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.” Southeastern Surgical Congress. Tampa, FL. February 2018. 

• “National Outcomes and Risk Factors for Readmission After Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair.” Academic Surgical Congress. Jacksonville, FL. January 2018. 

• “Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Coronary Artery Bypass in Patients with Morbid Obesity: Outcomes from a Single-Center Database.” Obesity Week International Annual Conference. National Harbor, MD. October 2017. 

• “The Emergent Management of Carotid Artery Injury After Complex Facial Trauma.” International Trauma Tele-Grand Rounds. Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Miami, FL. March 2017. 

• “Outcomes and Costs Associated with Thoracoscopic Alone Versus Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Procedures.” Academic Surgical Congress. Las Vegas, NV. February 2017. 

• “Meta-analysis of Thromboelastography (TEG) for Postoperative Hemorrhage After Cardiac Surgery.” Academic Surgical Congress. Las Vegas, NV. February 2017. 

• “The Components of a Surgery Residency Program That Contribute to Scholarly Success.” Academic Surgical Congress. Las Vegas, NV. February 2017. 

• “The Utility of Thromboelastography(TEG) and Goal Directed Resuscitation.” The Florida Perfusion Society. PGA Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. September 2016. Poster Presentations: 

• “An Unusual Presentation of PE: Delayed Pulmonary Cement Embolism.” The American College of Physicians Conference, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. December 2017. 

• “Comparing Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.” Miami Valves Conference, Miami, FL. January 2017 

• “Systematic Review of Robotic-assisted Thymectomy and Meta-analysis of Robotic Versus Video-assisted and Transsternal Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Anterior Mediastinal Masses.” University of Miami/JFK Scholarship Day (1st Place: JFK Medical Center Annual Research Forum). JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, FL. May 2016

Cardiothoracic Surgery Administrative Fellow 2020-2021 

Rush University General Surgery Teaching Resident of the Year 2018-2019 

University of Miami – (2nd time awarded) General Surgery Resident of the Year 2016-2017 

University of Miami – (2nd consecutive year awarded) General Surgery Resident of the Year 2015-2016 

University of Miami 1st Place Award: JFK Medical Center Annual Research Forum 2016 

University of Miami General Surgery Teaching Resident of the Year 2014-2015 

University of Miami Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) 2014

Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) 

– American College of Surgeons Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) 

– American College of Surgeons Certified and Trained in Robotic Surgery - da Vinci (Intuitive Surgical)

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 

- Resident Surgeon Member American College of Surgeons (ACS) 

- Resident Surgeon Member American Medical Association (AMA) 

– Resident Surgeon Member

Surgical Clerkship Education Coordinator 2018-2019 

University of Miami, FL Medical Student Surgery Interest Group Mentor 2015-2019 

University of Miami, FL Surgical Resident Education Committee 

– Senior Resident Representative 2017-2018 University of Miami, FL