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.
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.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
(1992)
Graduate Schools:
MD, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
(1992)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Baylor University (TX)
(1988)
Internships:
University of Colorado
(1993)
Residency Programs:
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)