Memorial Division of Neurosurgery
1150 North 35th Avenue
Suite 300
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-276-3500
Fax: 954-989-0454
Memorial Division of Neurosurgery
603 North Flamingo Road
Suite 255
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Phone: 954-276-3500
Fax: 954-499-3500
About Me
I believe I was called to become a physician. It’s truly a gift to be able to meet so many people in their time of need and walk with them through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
The nervous system is the hardware of a person’s identity. It makes us who we are. I chose neurosurgery because it gives me the opportunity to try and preserve a patient’s sense of self. Helping someone preserve their identity and independence is an incredible privilege.
My approach to care is built on relationships and shared decision-making. I believe every interaction with a patient is a chance to strengthen that relationship and build trust. I strive to treat my patients with compassion and respect as we work together to find the right treatment plan for them.
Areas of Focus
- Cerebrovascular surgery: Treats problems in the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, blood flow disruptions and strokes
- Skull base surgery: Removes tumors and treats other high-risk conditions in the small, intricate space where the brain meets the top of the spinal cord
- Neuro-oncological surgery: Performs complex procedures to remove cancerous and noncancerous tumors in the brain and spine
Education
Fellowships
- University Of Louisville, 2025
Residency
- University Of Kentucky, 2021, Neurosurgery
Medical Education
- Albany Medical College, 2014
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
- Biostatistical benchmarking of neuro-oncology trials. Neuro-Oncology Advances. 2026
- Surgical strategies and long-term survival in chordoid gliomas of third ventricle: A systematic review and clinical algorithm. Neurosurgical Review. 2026
- Pediatric supratentorial ganglioneuroblastoma: Case report and review of literature. World Surgery. 2018
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- North American Skull Base Society
Presentations
- Giant petroclival chondrosarcoma. University of Louisville Skull Base Interdisciplinary Conference. 2025
- What I can treat successfully. Baptist Interdisciplinary Spine Conference. 2023
- Failed back surgery syndrome. University of Kentucky College of Medicine Grand Rounds. 2020
Awards
- Physician Excellence Award — Baptist Health System, New Albany, IN, 2024
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