Baylor University (B.S., Biology, 1973)
Louisiana State University
University of South Alabama (General Surgery Residency, 1977-1982)
Vanderbilt University (Thoracic & Cardiovascular Fellowship, 1980-1981)
University of Rochester (Cardiothoracic Residency, 1982-1984)
Greenlane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (Congenital Cardiovascular Residency, 1984-1985)
American Board of Surgery (re-certification, 1993)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (re-certification, 1996)
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (re-certification, 2006)
Full Root Stentless porcine aortic valve replacement
Congenital heart disease, child and adult
Atrial fibrillation
Complex aortic & mitral valve repair/replacement
Automobile racing