A board-certified colon and rectal surgeon (M.D., Ph.D.) with extensive experience in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery, he provides expertise in the surgical management of diseases affecting the colon, rectum, and alimentary tract. He has 5 years of expert witness experience, including case review, depositions, and courtroom testimony.

His academic and clinical career includes leadership roles as Program Director of a colorectal surgery program, Professor of Surgery, and Division Chief in both colon and rectal surgery and surgical oncology at a major academic medical center. He also previously led minimally invasive surgery at a nationally recognized cancer institution, reflecting substantial experience in complex oncologic and colorectal procedures.

His expertise includes colorectal cancer, rectal tumors, and advanced surgical techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, including total mesorectal excision and transanal microsurgery. Additional experience includes gastrointestinal and general surgical conditions such as hernia and bariatric procedures, including laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. His work is supported by extensive research and a large body of peer-reviewed publications focused on surgical outcomes, complications, and minimally invasive colorectal techniques.