Specialties: Rheumatology Professional Education: Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1993 Internship: Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1994 Residency: Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1996 Fellowship: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1999 Board Certification: Rheumatology, 1998 Years with DAC: 9

Arthritic and autoimmune conditions are serious medical problems which require careful monitoring and management to maintain a good quality of life and to minimize the chance of disability.  Whenever possible, I use the most current medical studies to guide the management of the patient’s condition.  However, I also feel that it is critical to understand the patient’s perspective on their problem and seek their input when developing the treatment plan.  I believe that this team oriented approach makes it possible to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.

In addition to the DAC, I am an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Colorado-Denver where I enjoy educating the next generation of Rheumatologists.

I am married and have two children.  My outside interests including spending time with my family, training and competing in triathlons, and snowboarding.