I decided on a career in medicine after my first year in college. I witnessed a severe car accident and this event really had a huge impact on me. I remember wanting desperately to help but did not have the skill set to do so. That was the pivotal event in my life that led me to a career in medicine. Prior to that I did not have any exposure to the field—I always had an interest in science; however, I knew little about the practice of medicine. I started volunteering in the emergency room of a very busy county hospital and that exposure solidified my path in medicine.
Deciding on a career in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery was a slow evolution when I was in medical school. I realized I really enjoyed operating and preferred to be the recovery side of helping to restore form and function after cancer treatment or a major trauma. I perform both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. I enjoy the artistry of aesthetic medicine and there are many different ways to approach an aesthetic problem.