"Becoming a doctor was a sort of gathering of influences in my life. For starters, helping others live healthy, productive lives runs in my family. And I’ve always enjoyed helping people overcome their physical challenges. So I chose to become a spine surgeon because it allows me to perform very detailed hand work while at the same time helping people in need."

"I knew from an early age that I would go into medicine. I always loved the sciences, and my professors always encouraged me to keep pursuing my dream. Through my years in Pain Management and Rehabilitation, I have learned that a strong bond with your patient leads to better outcomes. I love helping people return to a pain-free environment and restore their daily normal function."

"I believe that medicine is a service profession. The importance of service was instilled in me from a very early age. I witnessed various relatives practice medicine, law, business administration and different trades. As a result, I saw how service could improve a person's quality of life."

“I come from a family of nurses and physicians. My mother was a nurse. One older brother is an orthopaedic surgeon and another brother is a trauma surgeon. My wife is a family practitioner. For us, caring is a family tradition.”