Get to Know our Fellows

Hometown: Blanchester, OH

Medical school: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health? I am excited to be back in the Midwest and at a program with great volume and exposure to all of cardiothoracic surgery.

Clinical interests: I have broad interests now which include robotic thoracic surgery, foregut surgery, and coronary bypass surgery.

Hobbies: I enjoy any outdoor activities with my wife and dogs. Other,wise I enjoy exercising, cooking, and golfing. Collecting and drinking whiskey, especially with good friends, is something I enjoy.

Hometown: Oliver, British Columbia, Canada

Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health? I am thrilled to return to Corewell Health in West Michigan for my training in cardiothoracic surgery. I did my general surgery residency here and thoroughly enjoyed the people, both patients and colleagues, that I worked with. It is a privilege to train in an excellent high-volume center that prioritizes both education and quality clinical care.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in thoracic malignancies, pleural diseases, and the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease.

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter exploring nature, watching birds, hiking, mountain biking, nordic skiing, gardening, and listening to classical music. I also enjoy reading books on theology, philosophy, ethics, and history.