I’m a double board-certified General and Vascular Surgeon with 13+ years of experience in carotid disease, aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, and venous disease.  I earned my MD from Drexel University, completed General Surgery Residency at Cooper University Medical Center, and Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.  I practice at Carilion Clinic, teach at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and have expertise in medical staff leadership, peer review, and credentialing.  I have served as President of the Medical Staff at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center among other leadership roles including current Medical Director of our IAC Accredited Vascular Lab.  I am also currently Surgery Quality Lead, with the goal of advancing surgical excellence and optimizing patient outcomes across Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Carilion Giles Community Hospital, and affiliated sites in the Western Region of the Carilion Health System.  My key responsibilities include overseeing our quality improvement programs, conducting audits and reviews of surgical procedures, driving evidence-informed quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous learning.