The ability to provide care and improve patients quality of life is extremely gratifying. During college, I always liked my science classes, and the ability to mix science with interactions with people was interesting to me. In addition, I always liked to do things with my hands, which made me interested in surgery. My goal is to keep patients active. I believe in non-operative treatment when possible. I also believe that surgical intervention can produce fantastic outcomes. Keeping the patient and their family involved in the decision process is also extremely important. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three girls, staying active in the gym, and playing sports such as golf.