EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences
Cornell University
1993

Medical School
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
1998

General Surgery Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
1998-2003

Advanced Minimally Invasive, Robotic, and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
2003-2004

Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
University of Wisconsin / Hackensack University Hospital

CERTIFICATIONS:

Board Certified in General Surgery
The American Board of Surgery

LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:

NJ State License (2004-2027)
FL State License (2024-2026)
VA State License (2024-2028)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Osteopathic Association
International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Camden County Medical Society
Clinical Operations Committee of Summit Surgical Center
Ethics Committee of Jefferson Health New Jersey Hospital System
American College of Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Sentara Surgery Specialists

AWARDS/HONORS:

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
2011 Pulse Complete EHR, Pulse Systems, Inc
2011, 2013-2014

Resident Achievement Award in Laparoscopic Surgery
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

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