After graduating Cum Laude from Utah State University with a bachelor of science degree in Nutrition Science, he earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He completed his internship in traditional osteopathic medicine through Michigan State University/Metro Health Hospital. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Midwestern University in Chicago, Illinois —where he earned the role of Chief Orthopedic Resident.