Education

• PhD in Public Health – Walden University
• MPH, Master of Public Health – Indiana University
• MD, Doctor of Medicine – Ross University
• BS in Medical Technology – Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Training

• Graduate Research Fellowship, Indiana University School of Public Health
• U.S. Army Medical Corps Leadership and Public Health Service Training

Medical Licenses

• Physician (MD) – Indiana
• Physician (MD) – Michigan
• Physician (MD) – Pennsylvania
• Physician (MD) – Illinois
• USMLE Step I, II, III – Completed

Board Certifications

• Family Medicine – American Board of Family Medicine (Board-Certified)

Specialties & Areas of Focus

• Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Care
• Chronic condition management, acute care, veterans’ health, and population-level public health strategies.

Military Service

• Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps
• Chief of Professional Services, 332nd Medical Brigade
• Commanded 7229 Medical Support Unit, Nashville, TN

Professional Experience

• Emergency Room Physician – VA Medical Center (2010–Present)
• Medical Director – Horizon Family Medicine Center (2015–Present)
• Medical Director – Brownsburg Family Medicine Center (2012–2015)
• Medical Director – St. Clare Medical Center (2003–2012)
• Additional roles across Indiana, Illinois, and military hospitals since 1999

Awards & Honors

• Scholarship – American Society of Clinical Pathology
• President’s Honor Roll
• Dean’s List

Affiliations & Memberships

• American Academy of Family Practice Physicians
• American Medical Association
• Indiana Society of Family Practice Physicians
• Illinois Society of Family Practice Physicians
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA - CLS)

Years of Experience

25+

Why I Chose Medicine

With a lifelong commitment to service—both in uniform and in healthcare settings—I believe that high-quality, compassionate medical care should be accessible to all. My work bridges clinical practice and public health to improve individual lives and community outcomes.

Interests

Passionate about leadership development, medical education, and advancing health equity in underserved populations. In personal time, I value family, mentorship, and service to country.