University of Southern California (B.S. 1979)
Baylor College of Medicine (M.D. 1983)
Baylor College of Medicine General Surgery Residency (1983-1986)
Texas Medical Center Cardiovascular Surgery Fellowship (1986-1987)
Wayne State University General Surgery Residency (1987-1990)
University of Wisconsin Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (1990-1992)