Why Gastroenterology?

I have a family member with a GI disease which first piqued my interest in the field of gastroenterology. I then grew to enjoy treating many different disease processes involved in GI including IBD, liver diseases, and celiac disease to name a few. I also enjoy performing endoscopy including screening/surveillance procedures as well as diagnostic procedures. I am triple boarded as I am board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal medicine and Emergency Medicine. Given being an Emergency Medicine physician, I have an interest also in emergent procedures as well.

What Can Patients Expect?

They can expect a physician who truly cares about them as an individual who wants the best for the patient and tries to treat the mind, body and soul. Patients can expect a physician who is also thorough, knowledgeable,  and wants to get to know his patients and treat all individuals with respect and kindness.

Education

• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University
• Medical Degree: Medical Doctorate from the University of Illinois Chicago
• Medical Residency: Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency at University of Illinois in Chicago (Chief Resident in 2019-2020)
• Medical Fellowship: The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (Chief Fellow in 2022-2023)

Awards & Recognitions

• Outstanding Senior award-Baylor’s Department of Biology
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University
• Graduated with Honors from University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine
• 2019 Recipient of the CARE award at UI health
• Resident of the month (11/2018)
• Castle Connolly Rising Star 2024
• Chicago Magazine – Cancer Doctors: 2026

Professional Affiliations

• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Interests

• Celiac
• IBD
• GERD
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Liver disease
• Screening/surveillance EGDs/colonoscopies
• Diagnostic procedures