Why did you become a physician?
Part of me has wanted to be a physician from the time I was a small child. Throughout my youth through my time as an Undergraduate student I interacted with positive role models who only reinforced my decision. At the end of the day, I can’t imagine a more rewarding occupation, where you have the ability to impact the lives of so many and help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Tell us about your educational and professional background.
I grew up outside of Lexington in Versailles, KY, graduating from Woodford County High School. I then went on to Vanderbilt University, where I double majored in English and Molecular Biology. I came back home to the University of Kentucky for medical school, graduating in 2004. I went on to complete a general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and a complex general surgical oncology fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center. I now practice with Lexington Surgeons at Baptist Health Lexington, specializing in surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.
What are your interest outside of medicine?
I am a film nerd and can be seen at the Kentucky Theatre downtown frequently, watching the latest weird esoteric foreign film. I love music, watching live music at locations like The Burl and adding to my vinyl collection at CD Central and Pop’s Resale. I am avid reader and am forever thankful that I live the city where Joseph-Beth Booksellers is located. Although mediocre at it, I enjoy cycling as well.
Why did you join the Lexington Medical Society?
I think it’s so important, perhaps now more than ever, that physicians have a local society where we can come together to improve the state of health care in our community. Although many positive changes can be made regionally and nationally, it often first starts close to home, and that’s why organizations like LMS are so vital. Groups such as this can help break down silos to help provide the best care for the patients of Central Kentucky.