I am a gastrointestinal surgeon, a doctor who operates on the digestive system. I offer my patients a variety of treatments, including: 

• Minimally invasive procedures (laparoscopic, robotic)
• Open bowel surgery
• Colonoscopy
• Hemorrhoid operations
• Fistula treatment
• Rectal procedures
• Transanal rectal surgery

My passion for surgery comes down to two things: providing excellent care and focusing on what's important to each patient. 

I find the greatest reward in fixing new or chronic problems and then seeing the impact on my patients' lives. I have seen that patients with long-standing problems can have life-changing improvements from the right surgical care. I also love the ripple effect on the future of surgical care through teaching medical students and surgical trainees

I have been a colorectal surgeon since 2006. I am a native of Iowa, and I joined OHSU in 2025. I grew up on a farm in Iowa, where I learned the value of hard work, going the extra mile and seeing things through to the end. I have carried that work ethic through my entire life, making me the person and surgeon I am today.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and our dogs. We like experiencing all the Pacific Northwest has to offer and frequently find ourselves biking and hiking Oregon's great trails.