I am a fellowship-trained urologist at Memorial Healthcare System, where I care for patients with urological cancers (kidney, adrenal, bladder, prostate, testicular and penile cancer) as well as kidney stones, enlarged prostates and male voiding dysfunction. I specialize in offering state-of-the-art minimally invasive treatments, both laparoscopic and robotic, to improve the recovery process and provide a better experience for patients.

Like most doctors, I pursued a medical career because of my love for the sciences and a desire to care for people and their families, so they can lead more fulfilling lives. During my medical training, I was drawn to urology because it enables me to better a patient’s quality of life while using cutting-edge technology to treat various conditions. I also have the opportunity to care for patients of various ages, making every case and every day exciting.

When treating patients, I strive to tailor the treatment approach to each person’s condition and overall goals. I also educate and support patients so they can be an integral part of their care and make empowered decisions.

In addition to patient care, I am involved in clinical research to improve prostate cancer detection and post-operative prostatectomy outcomes.

When I’m not at the hospital, I enjoy exploring the city, attending concerts, traveling, reading and watching films.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• Spanish

• Aquablation Therapy

Education

University Of Pittsburgh, 2017

Internships

Baylor College Of Medicine, 2018, Surgery

Residency

Baylor College Of Medicine, 2022, Urology

Fellowships

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, 2023, Urology

Certifications

Presentations

• Moderated Poster Annual National Meeting. ‘What are Clinicians Missing? Quality of Life Outcomes for Bladder Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review’, American Urological Association Las Vegas, NV, September 2021
• Podium Presentation, South Central Section, Annual Meeting. ‘Ectopic Low Submuscular Pressure Regulating Balloon Placement with Transfascial Fixation for Artificial Urinary Sphincter’, American Urological Association Scottsdale, AZ, September 2021
• Moderated Posters South Central Section, Annual Meeting (COVID Cancellation). ‘Operative Repair of Blunt and Penetrating Injuries to the Bladder: A National Propensity Score Matched Analysis’, American Urological Association Austin, TX, September 2020
• Podium Presentation South Central Section, Annual Meeting. ‘Characterizing practice patterns of urological patients transferred to a tertiary medical center in Texas over two year period’, American Urological Association Colorado Springs, Colorado, CO, September 2019
• Moderated Posters Northeastern Section, Annual Meeting. ‘The Efficacy of Tadalafil Daily versus On Demand in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review’, American Urological Association Buffalo, NY, September 2016
• Podium Presentation Annual National Meeting. ‘Trends in urologic indications for pediatric renal transplantation over 27 years- UNOS database’, American Urological Association San Diego, CA, May 2016
• Oral Presentation Annual Meeting. Research on ‘Update on Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support for Right Ventricular Failure’ was presented, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant, Nice, France, April 2015
• Poster Presentation Annual Symposium. ‘Use of pre-operative Pulmonary Function Test results to predict postoperative LVAD morbidity and mortality’, Dean’s Research Symposium, Pittsburg, PA, September 2013

Awards

• Cullen Research Award, Awarded by the Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, for outstanding research by a resident, June 2021
• Wayne G. Cessna Memorial Prize in Urology, Awarded by the Department of Urology, UPMC, to a fourth-year medical student for the finest commitment and achievement in Urology, May 2017
• Edward J Curtiss MD Leadership and Service Award, Awarded to a fourth-year medical student for his/her significant contributions to the PittMed community, May 2017
• Clinical Scientist Training Grant NIH, Predoctoral Fellowship Awarded to those who commit to a career in research, March 2015
• Schweitzer Fellow from the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellowship Program, given for dedication to helping the underserved in the community, March 2013
• Desmond Tutu Scholar Recipient, presented by the University of Virginia, A prestigious award given for the promotion of global understanding and to serve as a student leader on the Semester at Sea Fall 2010 Voyage, May 2010