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Here’s what you won’t find on his resume.
“I love baseball, and I initially went to medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon so that I could be the team doctor for the Los Angeles Dodgers. While I still love the team — and was able to be in attendance for Freddie Freeman’s home run against the Yankees in game 1 of the 2024 World Series — I realized in medical school that I was actually more interested in urology.”
“If I could trade careers with anyone in the world, it would be designated hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers — no explanation needed!”
“When my children were younger, my free time was devoted to driving all over the state watching them play soccer or basketball. Now that they are college graduates, my free time is more flexible. I enjoy cycling, playing tennis and spending quality time with my wife and the rest of the family.”
“My ever-expanding bucket list includes watching tennis matches in-person at the U.S. Open in New York City. I’d also like to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil and go on more trips when both kids (who are now adults) are free and able to join us.”
“I love anywhere I go with my wife and kids. We have been fortunate to enjoy amazing trips to places like Australia, Thailand, Japan, Europe and the Galapagos Islands. Making it to see the Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil was especially great!”
“Many think I have lived in California my whole life, but as a child I also lived in New York City for two years and Atlanta for seven years.”
“With all the streaming channels, my ‘favorite’ TV show is always evolving. I recently watched ‘Shōgun,’ which is set in Japan in the 1600s, and it was amazing.”
“My mentors taught me a variety of things that still resonate with me today. They taught me to pay attention to details, to never rush during a surgical case and to always be curious.”
“The most rewarding part of my job is when patients tell me, ‘You have given me my life back’ after we’re able to help improve their urinary symptoms such as incontinence and urinary frequency. I also work with a lot of patients with spinal cord injuries, and there is great satisfaction in helping them manage the challenges they may face caring for their bladder.”
“I always listen to my patients about what is bothering them so that, together, we can figure out the best treatment plan that helps them meet their goals. I also try to use humor when possible.”
“Urology is an amazing combination of visits, office procedures and surgeries. We are able to help a majority of our patients and, at the same time, build long-lasting and meaningful relationships with them, as many conditions we treat can be chronic.”
“During my lifetime, I hope to see a total cure for neurogenic bladder dysfunction, which is caused by damage to the nerves that control the bladder. I often treat patient with a neurogenic bladder secondary to neurologic conditions such as spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.”
“One of the reasons I chose to practice at an academic medical center is I love working with medical students, residents and fellows. They are smart, keep me on my toes and help keep me young at heart!”
“While we are a major academic institution, I love that we are still a tight-knit community where everyone truly cares for each other.”
