Education:
University of Nebraska School of Medicine, Medicine, 1988
Fellowship:
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Thoracic Surgery, 1996
The Children's Hospital-Aurora, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1996
Areas of Interest
Clinical Interest for Patients
I am interested in complex congenital heart defects in newborns and infants, adult congenital cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac transplantation, and surgery for Marfans Syndrome.
Care Philosophy
I utilize a multidisciplinary approach to determine the least invasive procedure to solve complex conditions, while ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Professional Memberships and SocietiesSociety of Thoracic Surgeons - Workforce on Congenital Heart Disease
International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation - Member
Congenital Heart Surgeons Society - Program Committee
American College of Surgeons - Member
American Association for Thoracic Surgery - Member
Society of University Surgeons - Member
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association - Member
North Carolina Medical Society - Member
American Heart Assocaition - Member
American Academy of Pediatrics - Specialty Fellow
World Society of Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons - Member
European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery - Member
Top Doctors in Denver
Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
Date: 1/1/2012
Description: Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
Top Doctors in Denver
Awarding Body: 5280 Magazine
Date: 1/1/2011
Description: Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
1st Place, C Walton Lillehi Resident Forum Session
Awarding Body: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Date: 1/1/2006
Meritorious Service Award, AmSECT Pediatric Conference
Awarding Body: American Society of Extracorporeal Technology
Date: 1/1/2006
