Birthplace: New York, New York

Education: B.S. Brooklyn College; M.D. New York University School of Medicine;
Internship & Residency, University of Michigan Medical Center; Renal Fellowship,
Boston Veterans Administration Medical Center

Faculty Appointment: Tufts University School of Medicine - Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Medicine - Medical College of Ohio
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine - University of Nevada - Reno
Chief of Medicine - Desert Springs Hospital - NV 1992-1996
Chief of Nephrology - Sunrise Hospital - NV 2000-2004
Chief of Staff - Desert Springs Hospital - NV 1998-2006
Chief of Education - Sunrise Hospital, NV 1996-Present

Clinical Interests: Clinical Nephrology, Hypertension, Fluid & Electrolyte Disorders,
Renal Transplantation

Arrival in Las Vegas: 1986

Extracurricular Activities: A strong interest in music, predominantly smooth jazz and playing the alto saxophone; kayaking the California coastline with his wife and daughter, enjoying the wildlife that accompanies this sport.