University of Texas, Austin, Texas (B.A. 1987)
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas (M.D. 1991)
Baylor College of Medicine General Surgery Residency (1991-1996)
New York University Research Fellow (1996-1997)
New York University Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1997-1999)
Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
Aortic dissections and aneurysms
Heart transplantation and mechanical assist devices