I am a board-certified family doctor specializing in sports medicine with professional interests in preventive health, musculoskeletal joint ultrasound evaluation and procedures, acute injury, overuse issues, pediatrics, asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.

Hometown: Ham Lake, MN

I'm passionate about: serving others well. It's the right thing to do. 

If I wasn't a provider, I would have gone into the field of: international economics, public service, teaching and coaching. 

I knew medicine was the the career for me when: I was on a flight home to visit my mom in the Mercy Hospital ICU. It has been a great journey guided by many encouraging mentors. 

Something I have learned from my patients is: to listen to my patients' instincts when it comes to their health, and the health of their family. 

My personal health goal is: to be active in some way each day, whether it's strength training, enjoying Minnesota's year-round beauty by biking, hiking, snowboarding or Nordic skiing, or simply taking a walk. 

I'm most proud of: the life events that took place in 2018. In a matter of three months, my wife Tiana and I got married, she graduated from medical school, I graduated from my sports medicine fellowship, and we moved back home to Minnesota. 

A few of my personal achievements include: athletics, specifically volleyball, which has allowed me to travel internationally. I've competed in the professional beach volleyball qualifying tour, and also coached volleyball at Blaine High School. With athletics and medicine, I have also been able to serve at the high school, college (Notre Dame), and professional levels (NFL combine).