“At an early age, I felt called to the field of Medicine to fill a strong desire to make a difference.  I fell in love with Surgery as I progressed thru my medical training, being impressed with surgeon’s technical skill, demand for excellence, and witnessed procedures that erased illness and transformed patients’ lives.  A lasting impression that remains is witnessing the trust patients place in a physician’s hands and the special bond that forms when engaging in patient care.  I pledge to honor that trust patients place in me, to be their advocate ensuring the highest standards of surgical care guided by compassion and respect.  It is by God’s grace and blessings that have brought me to this place, and as a follower of Christ, it is my privilege to pray for and with patients as we place our ultimate trust in the Great physician who is the creator and sustainer of life. “