Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1992)
Graduate School
- MD, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (1992)
Undergraduate School
- BS, Baylor University (TX) (1988)
Internship
- University of Colorado (1993)
Residency
- University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Surgery (1999)
Fellowships
- University of Texas at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center Program, Complex General Surgical Oncology (2001)
- University of Colorado, Surgical Critical Care (2011)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
SurgeryProfessional Titles
- Chief, Section of Surgical Oncology VAMC
Professional Memberships
- American Surgical Association, Elected Member
- Surgical Biology Club 2, Elected Member
- Society of University Surgeons, Elected Member
- Association of Academic Surgeons, Member
- Denver Academy of Surgery, President
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Member
- Society of Surgical Oncology, Elected Member
- Association of VA Surgeons, Member
- Western Surgical Association, Member
Practice Locations
Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
1-888-336-8262
UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus
12505 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Hospital Affiliation
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Surgery, Board Certification (2000, 2009)
- Complex General Surgical Oncology, Board Certification
Clinical Interests
I have a practice that focusses on gastrointestinal malignancies, pancreas and liver tumors and melanoma.
Care Philosophy
I make it my priority to take time to make sure patients and family understand care pathways in layman's terms. I treat patients the same way I would want my family treated.
I have a practice that focusses on gastrointestinal malignancies, pancreas and liver tumors and melanoma.
Care Philosophy
I make it my priority to take time to make sure patients and family understand care pathways in layman's terms. I treat patients the same way I would want my family treated.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking for family and friends. I enjoy gardening and any outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.
Volunteer Activities
I am active as a volunteer in my local church and have served on the operations committee. I serve as a sponsor for an orphanage in Kenya and travel regularly to perform mission surgery with the same organization in Kenya.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken on behalf of the University. I often give updates on new techniques in surgery. Interesting aspects of my practice and requested topical lectures on hepatopancreaticobiliary disease. I have given many talks on my translational research efforts on cancer metastasis and the immune system.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and baking for family and friends. I enjoy gardening and any outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.
Volunteer Activities
I am active as a volunteer in my local church and have served on the operations committee. I serve as a sponsor for an orphanage in Kenya and travel regularly to perform mission surgery with the same organization in Kenya.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have spoken on behalf of the University. I often give updates on new techniques in surgery. Interesting aspects of my practice and requested topical lectures on hepatopancreaticobiliary disease. I have given many talks on my translational research efforts on cancer metastasis and the immune system.