Current Residents

Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine

I was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. I chose med-peds because I honestly couldn’t choose between internal medicine and pediatrics! The flexibility of being able to care for patients of any age and in any setting really appeals to me.  

What I like the most about Buffalo is how friendly everybody is here. Sometimes I forget that I’m in a city at all — I could be in a small town back home! Everybody in the program itself is also friendly and welcoming, which was very important to me to find in a residency program because my family is so far away. I have made lifelong friends here. 

After residency, my current goal is to be a combined hospitalist, but I am open to developing new interests throughout my residency journey. 

Outside of work, I like to spend time doing anything that gets me outdoors! 

Chief Resident

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. I initially stayed home and attended UB for undergrad and then moved to Erie, PA to attend medical school at LECOM. While in medical school, I found an interest in the administrative side of medicine, and I obtained my master’s in health services administration alongside my doctorate. I am so excited to be back in Buffalo for my residency at UB and be able to be close to my family.

I chose Med-Peds for various reasons including my love for working with both adults and children along with the wide array of opportunities that the training provides. Everyone in the Med-Peds community has been incredible and I am so lucky to be a part of this program.

Outside of medicine, I love to travel and hike. I am currently on a mission to visit all of the national parks in the country. I also spent a good majority of my life competitive figure skating and still like to skate every now and then for fun. I am an avid boater and love to be on the water whenever possible which makes living on Lake Erie perfect. I guess I am biased when I say that Buffalo has some of the best boating in the Great Lakes, but seriously a sunset over Lake Erie is unmatched!

Chief Resident

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

I was born and grew up in Geneva, NY, the heart of the Finger Lakes region. I lived in Rochester, NY, while I attended the University of Rochester for my undergraduate study in microbiology and public health. During my medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University, I spent several years living and working in Syracuse, NY.

I am so grateful to be pursuing my residency training with UB in Buffalo! I have loved getting to explore this city and to know the people who call it home. Buffalonians have welcomed me with open arms, and I am so privileged to have the opportunity to learn from and care for the City of Good Neighbors.

I decided to pursue training in med-peds because combined training allows med-peds physicians to draw from their broad skillset and put patients at the center. I am interested in the intersection of these two specialty areas and exploring careers in complex care, global health, infectious disease and rural medicine. I am passionate about health equity, serving unique and vulnerable populations, and addressing the social determinants of health — in med-peds, I found a community of physicians who share these values.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors, going to farm and art markets, baking, quilting and crocheting, trying local food and restaurants, spending time with my family, and playing with my cat Petri (yes, like the dish).

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

I am Buffalo born and raised! I completed both my undergraduate and medical education at the University at Buffalo. I love my hometown and am so excited to continue my medical training in the city I love. I am proud to be a Buffalo native because I truly believe the people in this city are the kindest and most welcoming in the world! The diversity in this city is so unique, and I am certain it will greatly enhance my residency training over the next  four years.

I chose med-peds because of the variety and depth of the training. My medical interests include primary care, transitional care and hospitalist medicine. I would love to stay in Buffalo after residency and continue caring for the members of my home community.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy painting, crafting, volleyball, skiing, singing and dancing. I am also a HUGE Buffalo Bills fan!

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

I was born and raised in Orchard Park, NY. I moved to Pittsburgh, PA to complete my undergraduate degrees at the University of Pittsburgh before returning home for medical school at the University at Buffalo. I knew I wanted to stay in Buffalo for residency, and I am so grateful to be in a program with such welcoming and friendly people!

I decided to pursue med-peds because I liked having the opportunities to take care of patients of all ages and stages, and to transition through life alongside those with chronic diseases. I am particularly interested in pursuing research projects in advocacy that can improve the wellness and access to healthcare in our community. After residency, I hope to be a dual hospitalist and primary care physician, but I have my eye on palliative, transitional, and adolescent medicine as potential fellowships. 

Outside of medicine, I enjoy weightlifting, playing tennis, reading, gardening, and traveling. And of course, going to sports games when I can. Go Bills!

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

After growing up in Southern California, I had the privilege of attending UC Santa Cruz, earning degrees in both molecular/cellular biology and philosophy. I also spent three years working remotely for BRCA Exchange at UCSC Genomics Institute. My gap years brought me to Northampton, Massachusetts before attending Virginia Commonwealth University for medical school in Richmond, Va. Now that I’m in Buffalo, I truly appreciate how my training has taken me all over the map.  

In my free time, I love taking my dog Basil out for long walks, exploring food spots, and enjoying live music. I play a lot of online board games and video games to stay connected with loved ones all over the country. I’m also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

I chose to pursue a career in Med-Peds because I am interested in either combined hospital medicine or complex care. I also have interests in underserved medicine, as well as informatics and rare disease. Overall, I hope to leave residency well-equipped to fill care gaps and build technological infrastructure in medicine. I’m very excited to be joining the UB team and look forward to learning from and caring for patients here in Buffalo.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. I decided to pursue Med-Peds thanks to the wonderful experiences I've had with the Med-Peds physicians in Illinois and the love I have developed for caring for people across the lifespan, especially those requiring a higher level of care.

After living in Illinois my entire life, I knew I wanted to move elsewhere in the United States. I absolutely fell in love with the program here in Buffalo after meeting its friendly and supportive people! As of right now, I am most excited to help patients from underserved populations and those with medically complex conditions/ chronic diseases across the lifespan. 

Outside of medicine, I love to read, play quadball, explore new places, spend time with my friends and family, and hang out with my adorable new cat, Boots!

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

I was born and raised in Buffalo, N.Y., and stayed for both my undergraduate and medical school education. I’m so happy to continue my training here! Buffalo has always felt like home—not just because of my amazing family and friends, but also because of the welcoming community and fun social atmosphere. I really can’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s safe to say I never left and am probably never leaving!

I chose Med-Peds for its unique balance of breadth and depth, allowing me to care for both adult and pediatric patients with continuity and versatility. I am particularly interested in primary care and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active through tennis, skiing, and playing pickup field games. I’m also passionate about aviation, thrifting, and hunting for vintage treasures at estate sales. And as for any Buffalonian, you can find me cheering on the Bills every Sunday. Go Bills!!

Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Being from the Southtowns, I am no stranger to snowstorms! After high school, I attended Hamilton College where I played lacrosse and majored in Hispanic Studies. My gap years were spent at a Med-Peds Clinic in Rochester, NY. The incredible multidisciplinary health care team and the patients there helped shape my love for complex care. Having the opportunity to return home and be with my friends and family in Buffalo for medical school, and now residency, has been a blessing.

I chose Med-Peds because I love taking care of both children and adults, and I was especially drawn to working with patients with complex medical conditions or with developmental disorders. Med-Peds offers so much versatility.

Outside of the hospital and clinic, you can find me taking my dog Champ for a walk. Buffalo has a great food scene and I love trying out new coffee shops and local restaurants. If I had a superpower it would be teleportation: I would travel to see my favorite bands live in concert and explore different cities (drink espresso) in Europe.

Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

I grew up in Chattanooga, TN and took the long way to medicine via joining the military after high school and several years working in the fitness industry. I completed my BS in Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with an AS in Chemistry from Chattanooga State TCC before attending Lincoln Memorial DCOM for medical school in Knoxville, TN.

I was attracted to Med-Peds because of the feeling of being able to be a "complete" physician who could pursue almost any specialty and see any patient. I also have a passion for underserved and special needs populations, and felt that Med Peds best enabled me to be the physician I wanted to be. An audition rotation in upstate/western NY in my 4th year of medical school caused my wife and I to fall in love with the region and its diverse, friendly people, and I was (and still am!) thrilled to be a part of Buffalo.

Outside of medicine I love spending time with my wife and two kids, being outdoors hiking or playing sports, Legos, Lord of the Rings, and any new experience that comes my way! I don't have a superpower, but if did it would be being a world class chef! Everything from pancakes to pasta to steak — even chicken cutlets!

Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

I was born and raised in Hamilton, NJ, part of Central Jersey (yes, it’s real!). I traveled south for undergrad, going to Salem, VA to attend Roanoke College, where I majored in Biochemistry and minored in Spanish. I came back to New Jersey after college and spent my gap year working as a scribe for a pulmonary and sleep medicine practice in Bucks County, PA. I then attended Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. While there I helped found two student organizations: the Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology Interest Group (AIRIG) and the Med-Peds Club. I also got involved with state-level medical advocacy, serving on the Medical Student Section for the Medical Society of New Jersey.

I am so grateful to be pursuing med-peds here in Buffalo! The city has really lived up to its name as the “City of Good Neighbors.” The people in this program (my co-residents in med-peds, my categorical co-residents, the attendings, and the support staff) are so incredibly supportive and they have made this journey so much easier! The city has also been really cool to explore so far, and I can’t wait to see all that Buffalo and the surrounding areas have to offer.

I am pursuing med-peds since I can’t imagine being a doctor who just works with adults or kids. I love working with patients of all ages and backgrounds. I am currently planning to pursue a career in adult and pediatric rheumatology, and I know I have a lot of support here in Buffalo to help me along the way!

Outside of the hospital/clinic, I enjoy reading (especially Fantasy and Science Fiction), hiking, spending time by/on the water, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and watching/playing sports.