About Me
I am a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
I am board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and have clinical interests in interventional spine medicine and pain medicine. I use a multi-modal, non-opioid approach to reducing pain while incorporating the latest minimally invasive technology for interventional treatment. This technology represents the growing list of treatments aimed at reducing patients’ pain, improving their quality of life and reducing the reliance on chronic medications.
In the past, I was the interventional pain physician at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, where I supported the wonderful active-duty men and women of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. I have been faculty for musculoskeletal ultrasound and regenerative medicine courses. My research interests include the application of regenerative medicine techniques to musculoskeletal and spine care, with the hope of providing innovative solutions for patients.
I strive to connect and empower patients with the following goals in mind: to maximize physical functioning, foster independence and improve their quality of life.
I received my medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. Given my belief in the power of movement and function, I completed a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at East Carolina University. I completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal medicine, focusing on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, at the Cleveland Clinic. I then completed a second fellowship in pain medicine at the University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center, where I was named the Fellow Educator of the Year.
During residency, I received the President's Citation Award by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Additionally, I was awarded the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spirit Award.