I practice general internal medicine. I also work part-time as a hospitalist.

I am not unfriendly towards what is variously called "alternative medicine," "functional medicine," or "complementary medicine," so you can tell me whatever herbs you're taking and I won't raise much of an eyebrow. 

I believe in both evidence-based medicine and a reasonable approach to the multiple uncertainties that arise in medical practice.

I believe in a team approach to medicine, which must include development of intelligent processes to improve care.

I think one of the most effective ways to improve quality of care is to have medical training occur in the clinical setting, and so you'll see students around. Please be patient with them.

Education

M.D., SUNY-Buffalo, 1997

M.S., Epidemiology, SUNY-Buffalo, 2001

M.B.A., University of Liverpool, 2012

M.S., Journalism, Columbia University, 1987

B.A., English Literature, Dartmouth College, 1985

Training

Residency in Internal Medicine & Preventive Medicine, SUNY-Buffalo, 1997-2001

Previous work

Buffalo Psychiatric Center, 2001-2005

Hospitalist, South Buffalo Mercy Hospital and UMMC, Batavia, 2004-2012

Erie County Holding Center, 1998-2002

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine

Preventive Medicine