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My Practice Philosophy

I meet patients and their families in times of great need. While always doing what is best for the patient, I also try to foster a relationship with the family in order to form a bond of trust, keep them fully informed, and thus enable them to be active decision makers in their child’s care.

About Me

I was born and raised in Southeast Michigan in a suburb of Detroit. I received my undergraduate education from Johns Hopkins University, graduating with a B.A. in History and B.A. in Biology. I earned my Medical Degree from New York University, School of Medicine in 2003. I completed my Pediatric Residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital of Northwestern University, School of Medicine.

After my residency, I did a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital of Stanford University, School of Medicine. I am board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics.

My Interests

Medically, I am interested in neurotrauma, neurodevelopment, sedation, use of ultrasound in critical care and airway management.

On a personal note, I am married with one child. I spend my time away from work enjoying my many hobbies. I love cooking, downhill skiing, running (I have completed full and half marathons), exercise and general fitness. I enjoy history and ice hockey - Go Detroit Red Wings!

Recently, I spent a week living on a boat and sailing around the British Virgin Islands.

Affiliations/Awards

• Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics • Member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine • Howard Hughes Research Fellow (1998) • Alan M. Krensky, MD Endowed Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Critical Care (2007-2008)

What I’m Reading and Browsing

• Sailing for Dummies • What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures • Smarter by Sunday • Shadows in the Jungle: The Alamo Scouts behind Japanese Lines in World War II

My Credentials

Medical school	New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
Residency	Children's Memorial Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Fellowship	Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Board certification	Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

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