A Strong Educational Background

''A Physicians education forms the cornerstone of his care. For that reason, I attended one of the top medical schools in the country. My OB/GYN residency was in one of the largest women's hospitals in the United States.''

Education

    • Doctor of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles

    • Bachelor of Science, University of Nevada, Reno.

Meeting the Highest Standards of His Profession

''I feel it's very important to keep up with the latest developments in women's medicine and learn from my colleagues. That's why I have completed a great deal of advanced training and am actively involved in professional organizations.''

Post Graduate Education

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University of Hawaii, Honolulu

    • Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Florida

    • Gynecologic Endoscopic Surgery, Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    • Bladder Suspension/Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Preceptorship, Marietta, Georgia

    • Advances in Gynecologic surgery, Emory University of Medicine

    • Clinical Course for Pelviscopic Hysterectom, Baltimore, Maryland

    • Clinical Perceptorship in Laser Laparoscopy, Reno, Nevada

    • Clinical Preceptorship in Pelvicscopy, Baltimore, Maryland

    • Clinical Preceptorship in Operative Hysteroscopy, Reno, Nevada

    • Clinical Perceptorship in Laparoscopic Burch Procedure, Richmond, Virginia

    • Clinical Preceptorship in Laparoscopic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Reno, Nevada

Certifications

    • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1987

    • Recertified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997

Raising the Standards of His Profession

''I was the first gynecologist in the area to practice advanced laser and laparoscopic surgery. I have also trained other physicians in Hysteroscopy, Endometrial Ablation, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Bladder Repair, and Urogynecology with Pelvic Floor Reconstruction.''

Professional Societies

    • Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

    • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

    • American Medical Association

    • Virginia Medical Association

    • Fredericksburg Medical Society

Hospital Affiliation

    • Active Staff, Mary Washington Hospital

    • Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mary Washington Hospital 1993-1995

Professional Experience

    • Private Practice, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1997-present, Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgery

    • Private Practice, Fredericksburg, Virginia 1995-1997, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Group Practice, Fredericksburg OB/GYN Center, Virginia 1988-1995, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Private Practice, Bedford, Virginia 1986-1988, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • Private Practice, Kailua, Hawaii 1982-1986, Obstetrics and Gynecology

    • OB/GYN Residency, Honolulu, Hawaii 1978-1982

    • UCLA School of Medicine 1974-1978

"With regard to excellence, it is not enough to know, but we must try to have and use it."

Aristotle

Phone: 540-373-3390