Internship: Peninsula Hospital Center, Far Rockaway, NY
Residency: St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, NY
Certifications: Board Certified in General Surgery
Joined Potomac Hospital Medical Staff in 2005
Dialogue
Q.
At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.
In college I had so many sports injuries and wound up in the hospital on several occasions. I remember
thinking the hospital was cool and quickly developed an interest in medicine. I was accepted into a
general surgery program and really enjoyed it.
Q.
What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
Colorectal surgery and surgical oncology.
Q.
What are your interests outside of work?
A.
Reading, running and taking care of my two kids.
Q.
What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.
Helping people and the ability to change people’s lives.
