Credentials & Education
Medical School
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency
- Internal Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Internship
- Internal Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
About
Over the years, I have been fortunate to acquire a wide range of skills to help patients accurately identify cardiac issues and formulate a plan to maximize longevity and quality of life. My cardiology practice includes consultative medicine, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear cardiology, coronary angiography, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
I specialize in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure designed to relieve complex stenosis of the coronary arteries to improve blood supply to ischemic tissue (often times in patients who can't undergo open heart surgery).
During the decade I cared for veterans at Tucson VA Medical Center, I performed this procedure countless times – with the benefit of advanced technology including intravascular ultrasound, pressure wire assessment, laser atherectomy, coronary lithotripsy, rotational atherectomy, and left ventricular assist devices.
In this era of scientific breakthrough – with so many new and rapidly improving devices that change how we do procedures and treat advanced cardiac disease – I am ever reminded that just because we can try almost anything these days, doesn't mean we should. We are wiser to weigh the risks and benefits of any endeavor, tailoring the treatment plan to align with the patient's goals, expectations, and best outcome.
My patients tell me that they appreciate the manner in which I simplify potentially complex cardiac issues and procedures by using simple analogies and drawing diagrams which help them fully understand their current condition, treatment options, and prognosis. One of my greatest satisfactions is chatting with patients I helped years ago – people who are now doing well and living their best lives, sometimes 10 or more years later.
I was raised in Guam and Hawaii, and relocated to the mainland to complete my medical education and training. I enjoy the Southwest, and have happily spent most of my career here.
In my free time, I enjoy golfing, traveling, and learning about wine.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to acquire a wide range of skills to help patients accurately identify cardiac issues and formulate a plan to maximize longevity and quality of life. My cardiology practice includes consultative medicine, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing, nuclear cardiology, coronary angiography, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). I specialize in high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure designed to relieve complex stenosis of the coronary arteries to improve blood supply to ischemic tissue (often times in patients who can't undergo open heart surgery). During the decade I cared for veterans at Tucson VA Medical Center, I performed this procedure countless times – with the benefit of advanced technology including intravascular ultrasound, pressure wire assessment, laser atherectomy, coronary lithotripsy, rotational atherectomy, and left ventricular assist devices. In this era of scientific breakthrough – with so many new and rapidly improving devices that change how we do procedures and treat advanced cardiac disease – I am ever reminded that just because we can try almost anything these days, doesn't mean we should. We are wiser to weigh the risks and benefits of any endeavor, tailoring the treatment plan to align with the patient's goals, expectations, and best outcome. My patients tell me that they appreciate the manner in which I simplify potentially complex cardiac issues and procedures by using simple analogies and drawing diagrams which help them fully understand their current condition, treatment options, and prognosis. One of my greatest satisfactions is chatting with patients I helped years ago – people who are now doing well and living their best lives, sometimes 10 or more years later. I was raised in Guam and Hawaii, and relocated to the mainland to complete my medical education and training. I enjoy the Southwest, and have happily spent most of my career here. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, traveling, and learning about wine.