Locations
Memorial Division of General Surgery
601 North Flamingo Road
Suite 409
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Phone: 954-844-4480
Fax: 954-276-0087
About Me
As an osteopathic surgeon at Memorial Healthcare System, I offer holistic, patient-centered care to address my patients’ specific and individual needs.
My top priority is to provide thorough and compassionate care for my patients. I offer general and minimally invasive surgical options for patients with a variety of conditions, such as hernias, colon cancer, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and more. With expertise in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches, I always seek the least invasive option to achieve the best outcomes for my patients.
As a child, I first became interested in medicine when my brother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder. Later, during my teenage years, I observed my first surgery. I knew right away that I wanted to be a surgeon and help people get back to their everyday lives.
My first concern is always the needs of my patients, and I strive to provide the kind of care I would want for my own family.
My top priority is to provide thorough and compassionate care for my patients. I offer general and minimally invasive surgical options for patients with a variety of conditions, such as hernias, colon cancer, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and more. With expertise in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches, I always seek the least invasive option to achieve the best outcomes for my patients.
As a child, I first became interested in medicine when my brother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder. Later, during my teenage years, I observed my first surgery. I knew right away that I wanted to be a surgeon and help people get back to their everyday lives.
My first concern is always the needs of my patients, and I strive to provide the kind of care I would want for my own family.
Languages
- German
- Spanish
Areas of Focus
- Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery: Offers a variety of surgical options to treat problems with the appendix, gallbladder, small intestine, colon and other organs
- Endoscopic procedures: Performs upper and lower endoscopy to help view and diagnose problems along the GI tract
- Feeding and access procedures: Places feeding tubes and other solutions to help meet patients’ nutrition and medication needs
- Skin and soft tissue surgery: Treats lumps, lesions and other problems on the skin and soft tissues
Education
Residency
- St John's Episcopal Hospital, 2019, Surgery
Medical Education
- Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, 2012
Certifications
- American Osteopathic Board of Surgery-Surgery
Awards, Achievements, and More
Professional Organizations
- American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Clinical Robotic Surgery Association
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Society of Surgical Oncology
Presentations
- Optimizing the outcomes: tips and tricks for improving your bariatric cases. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly. 2025
- A comparison of suture tensile strength after exposure to Vashe®, normal saline and Dakin’s® solution. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly. 2019
- Case presentation of removal of a rare 10-pound chest tumor with extension through the diaphragm into the pelvis encasing retroperitoneal structures. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly. 2018
- Whipple with combined right hepatectomy. Trinitas Regional Medical Center Continuing Education Conference. 2018
- Case presentation of thymoma in patient with initial presentation of cardiac tamponade and superior vena cava syndrome. American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly. 2017