He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Michigan where he was chief resident. He also completed his fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the University of Michigan. He is primarily a clinical neuromuscular specialist, evaluating and treating patients with a broad range of conditions affecting the nerves, muscles and neuromuscular junction. He is also involved in the education of medical students, neurology residents, and fellows at Rush University.