Education – College & Degree

Undergraduate:

University of Oklahoma – B.S. in microbiology; Central State University (Oklahoma) – secondary teaching credentials

Medical Degree:

University of Oklahoma – Tulsa Medical College

Board Certification(s):

American Academy of Family Physicians

Area(s) of Speciality:

Family Practice, diabetes, hypertension, health maintenance, obstetrics & pediatrics, minor surgical procedures, thyroid disorders, asthma

Personal

What got me interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field:

My initial interest in high school was led by career testing which showed I would be well suited with the health profession. I worked in hospitals for 9 years before medical school and enjoyed my experience caring for patients. I decided to be a family physician because it is a challenging field which allows ongoing relationships with patients.

Core beliefs about practicing medicine:

My focus is to first help patients be healthy in their lifestyle – physically, mentally, and spiritually. Secondly my role is to optimally treat existing disease states to allow them to have the health needed to enjoy life to the fullest. I enjoy having close, open relationships with my patients—the better I know them personally, the better physician I can be for them.

My interests/hobbies:

Photography, gardening, recreational sports, mission trips to Russia, and serving on various church committees

Family:

My wife Laura is an artist – jewelry, greeting cards, face painting. She also has been an aerobics instructor for over 20 years. I have 3 sons and a young granddaughter and grandson who live in the area.

My Favorite Personal Quote:

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen; not just because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis

“I’ll be back.” – Guess who?