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About
I take care of patients as I would want my own children cared for. One of my strengths is communication. I strive to speak with families in a clear and understandable manner, while remaining open so that they are comfortable asking questions and approaching me with concerns. I greatly enjoy the relationships that develop with my patients and their families over time. I love being a pediatric surgeon and feel very fortunate that I am able to help children and families.
Titles
- General pediatric and thoracic surgeon, Children's Wisconsin
- Professor, the Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
Education
- 2001, Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
Residencies
- 2009, Virginia Mason Medical Center (Washington) - General Surgery
Fellowships
- 2011, Medical College of Wisconsin - PEDIATRIC SURGERY (GENERAL SURGERY)
- 2006, University of California (San Francisco, CA) - Pediatric General Surgery Research Fellowship
Awards
- 1993 - 1997 Henry Vilas Scholarship
- 1994 - 1997 Dean’s List, five semesters, University of Wisconsin
- 1997 - Academic Distinction Award, University of Wisconsin
- 1999 - Standing Ovation Award
- 1999 - President’s Award Scholarship
- 1999 - MCW Alumni Scholarship
- 2000 - Martha and Norman Klein Scholarship
- 2001 - MAP International Service Award
- 2002 - Patricia Dawson Research Award
- 2004 - 2006 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Award, Loan Repayment Program
- 2006 - Young Researcher Award, International Fetal Medical and Surgical Society (IFMSS)
- 2012 - Nominated and selected to attend AAMC Early Career Professional Seminar
- 2013-2014 Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award, MCW
- 2014 – Research Poster Award Runner-Up, MCW Research Day
- 2014-2015 Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award, MCW
- 2015 - 40 Under 40 Award, Milwaukee Business Journal
- 2016 - Alpha Omega Alpha, Beta Chapter, MCW
- 2016 - Honorary Pediatrician of the Year; Pediatric Residency Program, MCW
- 2016–2017 MCW Leadership Academy participant
- 2017 - Community of Innovators Award
- Best Doctors in America
- Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors
Conditions & Treatments
Insurance Information
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