My interest in orthopaedic sports medicine started with my injuries as a collegiate runner. During this time I earned numerous conference championships, All-American awards, and eventually a National Championship in the indoor mile. These experiences resulted in injuries which led me to team physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers. These medical providers had a profound impact on my desire to choose a career in sports medicine.

I earned my medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine (UNMC) and subsequently completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. During my residency I worked with the sports medicine staff for the San Antonio Spurs, Missions Baseball, and Rampage Hockey.