At the core of my medical and surgical practice philosophy is a patient-centered approach where the well-being and individual needs of each patient are my utmost priority. I believe in fostering a compassionate and trusting relationship with my patients, creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard, valued, and actively involved in their health care journey.
I strive to provide comprehensive and evidence-based urologic care, continuously staying updated with the latest medical advancements and research. I also emphasize the importance of open communication, ensuring that my patients fully understand their medical conditions, treatment options, and actively participate in shared decision-making. I am dedicated to promoting preventive care and empowering my patients to make informed lifestyle choices that contribute to their overall health and wellness. Through collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to excellence, my medical and surgical practice philosophy is centered on delivering personalized, high-quality care that improves the lives of those I have the privilege to serve.
As someone who spent my high school and college years in Denver, I’m excited to return to Colorado after a 20-year career in the United States Navy. While I started my medical career as a Hospital Corpsman, I returned to service after graduating from Drexel University College of Medicine. I then completed a general surgery internship and urology residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego.
After a two-year tour at the Naval Hospital Guam, I completed a fellowship in female and male sexual medicine, male infertility, and urologic prosthetic surgery. I was then blessed with the assignment as a staff urologist to the only Navy urology training program at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. It was there that I taught our future generation of Navy doctors the importance of sexual health and male infertility, conducted research in my sub-specialty, and eventually served as chairman of the urology department.
Now my wife and I are excited to return to Colorado with our three children to start a new adventure. Colorado Springs is the place to realize my priorities—faith, family, fitness—all while fulfilling my calling in medicine in a hospital system where community health is the first concern.
Locations
719.365.3700
719.365.3701Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Urology, Men's Health - Infertility and Reproductive Medicine
- Gender
- Male
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Doctor of Medicine
Drexel University College of Medicine (2008)
- Board Certification
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Certification Agency Specialty Year American Board of Urology Urology 2017 - Clinical interest for patients
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General urology, to include treatment of prostate enlargement and kidney stones; my sub-specialty focus is male infertility, male and female sexual dysfunction, male incontinence, and other male genitourinary reconstruction.
- Research interest for patients
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I am interested in clinical research in male infertility, male sexual dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, male incontinence, and male genitourinary reconstruction.
I also have a significant interest in physician well-being, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, and advocacy for public policy related to urologic and general medical practice.
- Insurance
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