Within his practice he has treated many patients with addictive habits. He has published almost 100 scientific papers which include a number dealing with medical ethics. He has also published poetry relative to medical issues and a book of poetry that traces his life (Like the Trailings of a Comet on an Endless Journey, InfinityPublishing.com, 2006). He lives with his wife of 52 years in Bethesda, MD. They have four children, eleven grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.