University of Zurich Medical School (M.D. 1978)
University of Chicago Surgery Internship (1980-1981)
University of Texas Medical Branch General Surgery Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch CT Residency (1986-1988)
University of Texas Medical Branch CT fellow (1988-1989)
SUNY at Stony Brook Ass Prof of Surgery (1989-1994)
SUNY at Stony Brook Assoc Prof of Surgery (1994-1999)
SUNY at Stony Brook Prof of Surgery (1999-present)
Research Assoc SUNY Old Westbury, Neuroimmunology
Senior Research Assoc. Mind Body Medical Institute, Harvard Medical School
VATS
Aortic procedures
Combined Cardiac/ Chest Procedures
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Carotid/ heart surgery
Vascular Neuro Immunology
Health Care Policy