A CU Medicine provider.

My journey into medicine began with a desire to have a tangible impact on people’s lives, a goal that continues to drive my practice today. Having worked extensively in global health research and education, I have developed a deep appreciation for the diverse cultural backgrounds of my patients and the unique barriers they may face in accessing care. I believe that meaningful communication and partnership are the foundations of successful treatment. My approach is to treat every patient with the same level of compassion and specialized care I would want for my own family, whether we are managing a routine vision issue or performing a complex reconstruction of the front of the eye. I am also committed to building capacity for better vision health both here in Colorado and in underserved communities globally. As Chief of the Cornea Service, I am honored to lead a team that is not only focused on excellence today but is actively shaping the future of ophthalmology for the next generation.

Locations

Monday: 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Qualifications and experience

Specialties
Ophthalmology, Eyes and Vision, Eyes and Vision - Cataract, Eyes and Vision - Corneal Transplantation, Eyes and Vision - Cornea/External Disease, Eyes and Vision - Herpetic Eye Disease, Eyes and Vision - Keratoconus, Eyes and Vision - Eye Infections, Eyes and Vision - Eye Trauma, Eyes and Vision - Surgical Co-Management
Gender
Male
Languages spoken
English
Education
Internship
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland Oregon (2016)

Fellowship
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine Program (2020)

Medical School
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2015)

Residency
Oregon Health & Science University (2019)

Undergraduate
University of Oregon (OR) (2010)

Graduate
Oregon Health And Science University (2015)

Insurance
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