University of Illinois - Urbana (B.S., B.S. 1984)
University of Iliinois - Chicago (M.D. 1988)
Loyola University of Chicago General Surgery (1988-1993)
Loyola University of Chicago Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1993-1995)
Thoracoscopic modified Maze procedure
Extensive coronary endarterectomy
Complex aortic reconstruction
Medical device development
Complex mitral valve repair
Vascular/endovascular surgery
Outcomes research and evidence based practice
Clinical cardiovascular research
Esophageal surgery