Louisiana State University (B.S. 1981)
University of Virginia Medical School ( M.D. 1985)
Georgetown University Medical Center General Surgery (1986-1987)
Episcopal Hospital General Surgery Residency (1993-1998)
Yale-New Haven Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship (1998-1999)
Allegheny General Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1999 - 2002)
Deborah Heart and Lung Center 2002-2005