Education – College & Degree
Undergraduate:
University of Kansas, B.S. in Engineering
Graduate Degree:
State University of New York at Binghampton – M.S. Applied Mathematics
Medical Degree:
University of Kansas
Board Certification(s):
American Academy of Family Physicians
Area(s) of Speciality:
Family Practice
Personal
What got me interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field:
I initially went to school to become a bio engineer. However, after completing medical school, I wanted to be more involved in patient care and decided to go into family medicine.
Core beliefs about practicing medicine:
I believe that as a family physician, I should minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of my patients.
My interests/hobbies:
I love spending time with family, weekly date nights with my wife at the movies, watching “The Teaching Company” DVDs on mathematics and science and daily walking/jogging.
Family:
My wife, Susan, has a B.S. in nursing and enjoys decorating. We have three beautiful daughters, Shana, who has a MS degree in Physical Therapy, Jodie who has a MS degree in Human Resources and Ariana who is a Montesorri and gymnastics teacher. Our daughters have blessed us with seven grandchildren.
My Favorite Personal Quote:
: “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (The Living Bible)

