Memorial Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
601 North Flamingo Road
Suite 411
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-450-8584
About Me
I am a colorectal surgeon at Memorial Cancer Institute. I specialize in caring for patients with colon and rectal cancer, benign anorectal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and minimally invasive surgery.
I earned my medical degree from the University of Miami and completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami in 2012. I then completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of South Florida in 2013.
I believe strong relationships with patients are crucial to building trust and confidence in our care. This is especially true in the types of cancer I treat because the diseases can make patients feel vulnerable and embarrassed. I want patients and their families to feel comfortable and at ease discussing their health and concerns with me so we can address issues head-on.
In cancer care, a collaborative, comprehensive team is crucial to obtain good outcomes. We’e lucky to have that here at Memorial. Here, we have everything patients need to be successful when preparing for or recovering from an operation.
Areas of Focus
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Benign anorectal disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Minimally invasive surgery
Education
Education
Un Of Miami-Miller School Of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Univ Of Miami-Jackson Memorial Med Ctr, 2012, Surgery
Fellowships
University of South Florida College of Medicine, 2013, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Certifications
American Board of Surgery-Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery-Surgery
Awards, Achievements, and More
Publications
Professional Organizations
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Presentations
- “Retrorectal Tumor: Resection Utilizing the Kraske Procedure,” Cleveland Clinic Colorectal Surgery Symposium, 2013
- “TAMIS: Challenges and Triumphs,” Society for Laparoscopic Surgery, 2013
- “Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Mesorectal Excision in Rectal Cancer: A Learning Curve Comparison,” Clinical Robotic Surgical Association Fourth Worldwide Congress
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, 2006-Present
- Best Video in General Surgery, Society of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2013
- John J. Formon, MD Award, 2007
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Admissions Committee, 2006-2010
- Speaker, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Medical Student Convention, 2010