About Me
I am a physician assistant with more than 14 years of experience. Since graduating from Chatham University in 2004 with my master’s degree in physician assistant studies, I have worked at The James in surgical oncology. I currently specialize in the surgical management of head and neck cancers and work with our excellent team of surgeons to provide comprehensive surgical care. I also have expertise in the perioperative assessment of our patients and in post-operative complex surgical wound care management.
In addition to serving as the chair and co-chair of the Physician Assistant Committee for two years, I received the OSUMC/James Advanced Practice Provider Merit Award in 2016. In my spare time, I have continued to support the fight against cancer by participating in eight of the last nine Pelotonia events as a rider.
I am passionate about my career at The James because it affords me the opportunity to help our patients through complex surgical procedures and get them healed with the highest level of post-operative function. I enjoy seeing patients back for their survivorship visits after the completion of their surgery and working with my colleagues toward achieving the ultimate goal of a cancer-free world.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Otolaryngology
- Oropharyngeal Cancers
- Parathyroid Cancers
- Lip Cancers
- Thyroid Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/2001 - 8/21/2004
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
10/7/2004
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
54 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
All staff great
I'm very pleased with the people at OSU Wexner. The Doctors are excellent and very knowledgeable.
Everyone is thoughtful and listens and take their time with me!
Excellent experience
Awesome!
Good.
I am a firm beleiver in you get back what you give, everyone gives me a good experience