Philosophy of Patient Care:
“I chose otolaryngology as a specialty because of the wide diversity of patient care options. I enjoy my interaction with and care of patients in a clinical setting as well as the challenges of treating patients in the operating room. I enjoy all aspects of otolaryngologic surgery including ear surgery, nasal surgery, minimally invasive sinus surgery, head and neck surgery and thyroid surgery.”
Education:
- University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency
- University of Davis, East Bay, Oakland, California – General Surgery Internship
- Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, California – Transitional Internship
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California – Doctor of Medicine
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah – Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Board Certified, American Board of Otolaryngology
Professional and Service Organizations:
- Served in the US Navy for 12 years as otolaryngologist and Flight Surgeon
- Past Chairman, Department of Surgery, Providence Medford Medical Center
- Prime Care IPA Board member, six years, including 1 year as Vice President of the Executive Committee
- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Personal:
I joined the Oregon Ear, Nose, and Throat Center in 1999. I enjoy hiking, golfing, skiing, and spending time with my grandchildren. I have been happily married to my wife, Patti, for 31 years and am the father of four daughters—Amber (26), Ashley (24), Sarah (20), and Savannah (17). I have three grandchildren and counting!