I'm a pediatric urologist with a passion for helping children and their families navigate urological conditions with the most advanced, minimally invasive care available.

I specialize in treating a wide range of conditions in children, including:

• Urinary tract anomalies (including those detected before birth)
• Genital anomalies
• Kidney stones

One of my greatest areas of expertise is minimally invasive and robotic surgery. I have advanced training in minimally invasive reconstruction of the urinary tract and am proud to be part of the pediatric robotic surgery team at OHSU. This means that whenever possible, I can offer children smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.

I am also deeply committed to research, with a focus on health disparities in urologic care, fetal urinary tract anomalies and developing better non-invasive ways to evaluate urological conditions in children. I have contributed to the field through published book chapters and articles on a variety of pediatric urology topics.

Most of all, I love working with children and their families. My goal is always to find the right solution for each child and to make the experience as smooth and reassuring as possible for the whole family.

I grew up in a military family in San Antonio, Texas, and completed both my undergraduate and medical school training at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. I then completed my urology residency right here in Portland, Oregon, followed by a fellowship in pediatric urology at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston — one of the country's leading centers for children's care.

Outside of work, I stay active by running, swimming, hiking, skiing and rock climbing. I also enjoy singing and reading, and I try to focus on the positive in life. Time with my wife and two children is what I treasure most.