I decided to do my plastic surgery residency with Michigan State University at the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center, because I wanted to leave Texas for my surgical training. I knew I would return home one day to practice in the city where I grew up and truly love. I knew that the education in Grand Rapids would be exceptional. I trained under 20 board-certified plastic surgeons, including the world-renowned breast surgeon Dr. Dennis C. Hammond, whom I continue to visit regularly.
This diverse training experience gave me wide exposure to many different surgical techniques in facial aesthetics, trauma reconstruction, breast and body contouring, and the latest advances in non-surgical facial rejuvenation. I was exposed to many different ways of achieving an excellent outcome. By having such wide exposure to different techniques and surgical styles, I was able to create my own unique style so that I could give my patients outstanding results.