"I was raised in Center Moriches, a small town on eastern Long Island in New York. By age 15, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life: serve others. For me, being a family physician is more than a profession. It's my calling. I worked as a firefighter and emergency medical technician before following in my father's footsteps to become a family doctor. After studying at the State University of New York at Stony Brook's top-tier pre-med program and earning my medical degree at the Saba University School of Medicine, I completed my residency at St. Joseph's Hospital at Northwestern University in Chicago. I am unapologetically passionate about patient care and resident physician education. At Northwestern University, I was honored to be named Chief Resident and to be asked to continue to teach as an attending physician. In 2008, I received the 2008 Family Medicine Teaching Attending Physician of the Year Award. I am an active member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. Prior to forming Belleview Medical Partners, I established a practice with MedStar Southern Maryland Physicians. I also joined the Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), where I provided medical care in times of disasters and emergencies throughout the US. I am proud to have participated in the disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy, and to have provided medical standby support for national security special events, including several presidential inaugurations and State of the Union addresses. I formed Belleview Medical Partners, our private, concierge practice, so that we can deliver my vision for what independent, community-based family care can and should be. I created the practice because I truly love practicing medicine and helping people live healthier lives. By focusing on patient concerns first, I can take the time needed to teach patients about disease prevention and provide the comprehensive care they deserve. Simply put, Belleview Medical Partners is my commitment to provide the highest quality medical care to my community. I live here, I raise my family here and I have built my practice here to serve you."
