College/University: University of Delaware

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Clinical and Research Interests

Clinical Interests

• Reconstructive Microsurgery
• Breast Reconstruction
• Complex Head and Neck Reconstruction
• Lower Extremity Reconstruction

Research Interests

• Microsurgical Outcomes Research
• Machine Learning Risk Calculators in Breast Reconstruction
• Large Language Models in Plastic Surgery Education and Clinical Practice
• Ultrasound Technology and its Utility in Microsurgery

What were you looking for in a residency program?

I was looking for a strong clinical program with a focus on education and exposure to the breadth of plastic surgery. I particularly was interested in programs with a high volume of microsurgical cases and early exposure for residents. 

What are the strengths of the Duke program?

Our program at Duke is as well rounded as you can get. The program is clinically rigorous with exposure to the full breadth of plastic surgery and there is a focus on technical surgical excellence. There is a rich history with a particular emphasis on reconstructive microsurgery. This continues today with a high volume, complex microsurgical practice without fellows. This means that residents are involved in these cases early and often. Coupled with the clinical experience is one of the highest NIH-funded Departments of Surgery in the nation with diverse research interests amongst the residents and faculty members. This creates an environment where residents can truly pursue anything they are interested in from clinical to research to extracurricular. The opportunities are truly endless at Duke. 

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

Work extremely hard, be the most prepared person in the room, and do the right thing for your patients. Not because you are seeking praise or acknowledgement, but because it is the right thing to do. 

What do you like best about living in Durham and the Triangle?

I have a young, growing family and there are numerous family-friendly activities in the Durham area. From outdoor activities on the Tobacco Trail to family-friendly breweries (there are many), to weekend trips to the beach or mountains, there is never a shortage of things to do. Durham is a great place to live and raise a family.

What do you like to do outside of Duke?

Outside of work I love to spend time with my family and explore the Durham area. I am an avid runner and cyclist and I like to compete in local races. I also enjoy reading in my spare time. 

Honors and Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Member (2019)
• Merck Manual Academic Excellence Award (2020)
• Weiss-Lambert Alpha Omega Alpha Research Commendation Award (2018)
• Alpha Epsilon Lambda National Honor Society (2018)
• The New Jersey Medical School Class Endowed Scholarship (2018)
• Best Research Poster – New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2019 Annual Meeting

Podium Presentations

• An Orthoplastics Approach to Extremity Reconstruction Following Oncologic Resection. Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019, San Diego, CA; September 2019
• The Effect of Affordable Care Act on Insurance Status of Patients with Primary Breast Cancer. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 35th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA: October 26-28, 2018.
• Pediatric Facial Fractures Secondary to Falls – Injury Patterns and Management Strategies. Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons 35th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA: October 26-28, 2018.
• Facial Fractures and Mixed Dentition: What are the Implications of Dentition Status in Pediatric Facial Fracture Management? Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019, San Diego, CA; September 2019
• How Readable are the Online Patient Resources for the Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedure? Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019, San Diego, CA; September 2019
• A Multimetric Health Literacy Analysis of Online Brazilian Butt Lift Health Information. Society of Asian Academic Surgeons Annual Meeting 2019, Boston, MA; September 2019
• The Cost of the July Effect in Microsurgery: Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2019, San Diego, CA; September 2019