Even in first grade I was fascinated by all things medical (much to the dismay of my dog, upon whom I regularly practiced bandaging techniques) and knew even then that I wanted to (and would) become a physician. My experiences in medical school solidified my interest in plastic surgery and now, more than three decades after I first "hung out my shingle" in 1976 as the newest member of the Pittsburgh plastic surgery community, plastic surgery holds as much excitement for me and provides me as much enjoyment as it did then. Indeed, I would like to think that I am at "the top of my game", in terms of the intersection of my technical skills, my knowledge/experience and, most importantly, my clinical/surgical judgment. What follows is a summary of my education, training, licensure and medically related affiliations.

1964-1968		Medical Education Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, PA
1968-1969		Internship Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
1969-1971		U.S. Navy Medical Corps
1971-1974		General Surgery Residency Georgetown University Hospital Washington, D.C.
1974-1976		Plastic Surgery Residency Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pittsburgh, PA
1976		Private Practice
1977		Certification, American Board of Plastic Surgery
1980		Fellowship, American College of Surgeons
Licensure		District of Columbia Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia
Memberships		Allegheny County Medical Society Pennsylvania Medical Society American Medical Association Pittsburgh Surgical Society Greater Pittsburgh Plastic Surgery Society Robert H. Ivy Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society of Plastic Surgeons American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery International Society of Clinical Plastic Surgeons