Education:

• Cornea Fellow, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
• Ophthalmology Resident, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
• Transitional Resident, Carilion Health Systems, Roanoke, Virginia
• Doctor of Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Post Baccalaureate – Pre Medical:
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
• Undergraduate Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Sciences, University of Florida

Certifications:

• California Medical License 2022 to present 
• Colorado Medical License 2007 to present
• Tennessee Medical License, 2004-2008 & 2019-present
• Allegretto Wavelight certified surgeon, June, 2010
• Wavelight Topo-guided LASIK, June 2017
• Alpha-Cor certified surgeon, November 2006
• Florida Medical License, 2003-2007
• Wisconsin Medical License, 2001-2003
• Intacs surgeon certification, completed August, 2003
• VISX LASER surgeon certification, May 2003

Organizational Memberships:

• American Medical Association (AMA), California Medical Association 
• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), International Society of Refractive Surgeons (ISRS)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

What Makes Me Smile

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy staying active and creative through hiking, skiing, and tackling DIY home improvement projects. As a former competitive skateboarder, I’ve always had a passion for movement, adventure, and pushing myself to try new things.