First 100 surgeons in USA to adopt vNOTES platform for minimally invasive surgery
Experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist with strong clinical and people skills.
Leader in managing women's health issues.
Early adopter (2005) of creating and directing an Obstetrical Hospitalist program.
Created and/or assisted in developing several other Obstetrical Hospitalist programs (2016-2023).
Expert minimally invasive Gynecologic surgeon with desired advancement of daVinci Robotic Surgical System.
Strong advocate in advancing in-office surgical procedures.
Special interest in nutrition and educating the medical community and the public on the effects of obesity.
OBGYN coverage
OB Hospitalist
Policy Development:
Total Quality Management:
1992 - NPI - 1770581456
1998 - 2020 Annual Recertification
2021 - vNOTES certified
1991 - Federal Licensing Exam
1992 - Illinois Medical License - 036084069
1992 - DEA - BB3436309 (Alabama)
2024 - DEA - FB1063192 (Illinois)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology:
1993 - Written Boards
1995 - Oral Boards
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG)
1996 - Fellow
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
1996-current - Maintenance of Certification
2009 - daVinci Robotic Surgical System Multi-Site
2015 - daVinci Robotic Surgical System Single-Site
Current - AOA Midwest Winter Symposium
Current -Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Current - Weight Loss and Nutrition
Current - Lecture to Medical Students/Family Practice/OB/GYN Residents
1993 - "Acute Renal Failure secondary to massive Hydramnios" -University of Illinois at Peoria
1992 - "Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome in Pregnancy" - University of Illinois at Peoria
1991 - "Left-Sided preponderance of DVT in Pregnancy" - University of Illinois at Peoria
1985 - "The Psychology of Chronic Alcoholism" - V.A. Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
1984 - "Alterations in Thyroxine-Binding Globulins seen with Acute and Chronic Alcohol Ingestion" - University of Alabama
Certificate of Honor for "Outstanding Achievement in Student Government" - University of Alabama
National Dean's List
America's Outstanding Young Men of the Year
Sigma Sigma Phi National Scholastic Fraternity
Ralph Gibson Research Award, Third Place 1991
Ralph Gibson Research Award, First Place 1992
University of Illinois Faculty of the Year, OB/GYN 1994
Family
Traveling
Reading my Bible
Reading
Biking
Snow Boarding
University of Illinois at Peoria Clinical Assistant Professor for OB/GYN and Family Practice Residency Programs
American Medical Association
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Illinois State Medical Society
Peoria Gynecological Society
Active State Licenses
July 2024