Medical Education
Academics
* Undergraduate degree: University of Virginia, BA, Religious Studies
* Medical School: University of Virginia (included 1 year plastic surgery research)
* General Surgery: University of Minnesota
* Plastic Surgery Research: University of Minnesota
* Plastic Surgery: University of Minnesota

Craniofacial Surgery
* Fellowship, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cosmetic surgery
* Fellowship, Los Angeles, California

Power-Assisted Liposuction
* Practiced alongside liposuction pioneer, Dr. James Smith, Midsota Plastic Surgery

Smartlipo
* Training with premier body contouring surgeon, Dr. Doug Hendricks, Los Angeles, California
* Advanced training from world-renowned laser and surgical body contour experts, Dr. Michael Bruck and Dr. Bruce Katz, Juva Skin and Laser Center, Manhattan, NY



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Hospital Affiliations
Private Practice