He obtained his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he also did his residency training. He then went on to complete his fellowship in regional anesthesia at Cornell Medical Center. Before joining the faculty at Cornell, he used his knowledge of regional anesthesia to revamp the regional anesthesia service at his previous hospital and increased patient hospital satisfaction. He has taught many regional anesthesia courses at the Post-Graduate Assembly and with the New York Society of Regional Anesthesia. Since joining the faculty at Cornell, he has been involved with resident and fellow education. [top of page]