Rex Digestive Healthcare (Clayton)

I have always found great joy and value in taking care of people. After working in sports medicine as an athletic trainer for nearly a decade, I decided that I wanted to grow my abilities to more fully care for patients. That prompted me to pursue becoming a physician assistant. As a PA, I am able to provide better, more complete care for the patients I see on a daily basis. Orthopedic issues can really impact someone’s quality of life. I understand that there is more to caring for a patient than merely treating their symptoms so I always try to consider how a person is being affected by the condition they are experiencing. I like to get to know my patients because I believe that helps me provide better care. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and young kids. I like to spend as much time as possible outdoors. I go on adventures big and small together with my family whenever I can.

I specialize in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, as well as shoulder replacements, and knee replacements. I find immense fulfillment in forging strong patient connections and providing personalized care. My passion lies in helping others regain their mobility and quality of life. Guiding individuals on their journey to recovery, and getting them back to their active lifestyles or simply back to enjoying everyday life is my ultimate goal as an orthopedist. My care philosophy centers on tailoring treatments to individual needs, prioritizing personalized approaches over a "one-size-fits-all" model. I firmly believe in exploring non-operative management as a first line of treatment, striving to understand each patient's unique circumstances before considering surgical options. This approach allows for the most suitable and effective course of action, fostering better outcomes and optimizing the recovery journey to guide individuals back to their active lifestyles. Outside of work, I enjoy running, working out and spending time with my wife and two dogs.

I chose medicine to help others, and I felt that there was nothing like providing help during illness and suffering. My approach to care is to provide my patients the care that I would like for myself and my family. When I am not working, I enjoy the outdoors (jogging/walking), watching movies, college sports and spending time with my family.