About Me
Born and raised in Texas, my growing motivation to help people was affirmed the day I was promoted to Eagle Scout. Nearing the end of medical school, after matching into general surgery at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, I had the opportunity to shadow a local plastic surgeon. This brief time gave me a glimpse of what would evolve into my passion; not only could surgeons remove maladies from the body, but more importantly, they could make people feel whole again.
During general surgery I met Brooke, the love of my life. After getting married and moving to Colorado for plastic surgery training, life for us outside work includes raising our son, getting caught up on the latest Netflix true-crime documentary, and keeping our cat Lucy out of trouble.
More About Me
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I want a job where I can combine the core tenants of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery to help people maximize their health and self-esteem. Whether it be against signs of aging or a new diagnosis of breast cancer, I want a job where I can be a champion for my patients and guide them to a better sense of self.
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I have always been a proponent of service-based leadership. In contrast to a traditional (what I call "Big Boss") leadership style, service-based leadership focuses on the needs and development of team members. As a leader, I seek to foster an environment of belonging and purpose, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and question the status quo.
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Laser Focus. Since a young age, I've been grateful for the ability to give vital tasks my full attention while exercising grit and resilience to get the job done at a high standard. This trait helped me achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, graduate college with a 4.0 GPA, and finish surgical residency with over 40 peer-reviewed publications.