Education and accomplishments:
BS - Michigan State University - 1986
DVM - Michigan State University - 1990
Internship - Animal Medical Center 1990-1991
Surgical Residency - University of Tennessee - 1991-1994
Diplomate - American College of Veterinary Surgery 1997

Professional areas of special interest:
Porto systemic shunts in dogs and cats
Orthopedic and Neurologic surgery in small animals

Professional affiliations:
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
American Veterinary Medical Association
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Cleveland Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Summit County Veterinary Medical Association

Awards:
Resident of the Year - University of Tennessee - 1994
Clinical Research Publication of the Year - Veterinary Surgery Journal - 1997

Personal interests:
Sports activities, Cub Scouts, gardening