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I feel very fortunate to have the wonderful and intimate relationships with Jesus Christ, my wife, and my son. My parents nurtured and instilled a passion for hard work and joy in all that is excellent. Lacking the confrontational personality needed to succeed in law, I chose medicine instead of following in the footsteps of three consecutive generations of judges. I relish in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork that is necessary to solve complicated medical problems. I am blessed with a unique opportunity to perform medicine in a faith-based environment with like-minded partners whom I love and treasure.
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Professional Credentials:
- Fellowship, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Residency, New York Hospital Cornell University
- Residency, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Fellow of The American College of Surgeons
- Diplomate of The American Board of Surgery
- Member, Society of Surgical Oncology
- Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons
Specializing In:
- Cancers and Benign Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, Biliary Tract and Gallbladder
- Melanoma and Sarcomas
- Breast Cancer: Breast conservation, Stereotactic and Sentinel Node Biopsy, Placement of Mammosite Radiation Catheter
- Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colon Cancer
- General Surgery
Professional Affiliations:
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- American Cancer Society
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Southeastern Surgical Congress
- New York Weill Cornell Medical Center Alumni
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (May, 1983)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama (May, 1987)
- Internship, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York (May, 1987 to June, 1988)
- Surgery Residency, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York (July 1988 to June, 1990)
- Rotating Residency in Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York (July, 1988 to June, 1990)
- Research Fellowship, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York (July, 1990 to June, 1992)
- Residency in Surgery, The New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College, New York, New York (July, 1992 to June, 1994)
- Rotating Residency in Surgery, Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York (July, 1992 to June, 1994)
- Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas (June, 1994 to June, 1996)
Awards:
- Consumers' Research Council of America Top Surgeons, 2004 - 2005
- Cancer Liaison Program Physician, 1999 - present, Baptist Medical Center Montclair
- Chairman of Cancer Committee, 1998 - 2004, Baptist Medical Center Montclair
- Outstanding Teacher in Surgery, 1998 and 1999, Baptist Medical Center, Montclair
- Head of Quality Assurance, Department of Surgery, 1999 - present, Baptist Medical Center Montclair
- Administrative Chief Resident, May 1993 - June 1994, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College
- Surgical Infection Society - Resident Research Award, April 1993, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College
- American Cancer Society Clinical Oncology Fellowship, July 1990 - July 1991, New York Hospital - Cornell University Medical College
- Achievement Award for Outstanding Clinical Performance, 1987, University of Alabama School of Medicine
- Sarah F. Davis Award - Voted by classmates "Best All Around Senior", 1987, University of Alabama School of Medicine
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, University of Alabama School of Medicine
- Septima Smith Award - "Most Outstanding Senior in Biology", 1983, University of Alabama
- Phi Beta Kappa, 1982, University of Alabama
- Cancer Liason Program Physician, 1999-2003
- Chairman Dept of Surgery, Trinity Medical Center, 2006-2007
- Outstanding Teacher in Surgery, 2005-2006
- Outstanding Teacher in Surgery, 2006-2007