Columbia University (B.A. 1982)
Baylor College of Medicine (M.D. 1986)
Baylor College of Medicine General Surgery Internship (1986-1987)
Baylor College of Medicine General Surgery Residency (1987-1991)
Texas Heart Institute Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Residency (1992-1994)
Texas Heart Institute Cardiac Transplantation & Mechanical Circulatory Support Fellowship (1991-1992
Baylor College of Medicine Assistant Professor of Surgery (1994-present)