Biographical summary
Board certified in adult and pediatric rheumatology.
Adult rheumatology: inflammatory arthritis clinic (All forms of arthritis)
Pediatric rheumatology: special interest in localizing forms of scleroderma (along with pediatric dermatology) and juvenile arthritis
Procedures: Joint Aspiration and injections using ultrasound guidance
Procedures performed
- Arthrocentesis
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1993
Fellow - Rheumatology and Immunology (Adult & Pediatric)University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- 1990
Resident - Internal Medicine and PediatricsWest Virginia University Hospitals
- 1986
MD - MedicineWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 1982
BS - BiologyWest Virginia Wesleyan College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 1994
Pediatric RheumatologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 1992
RheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 1990
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
- 1990
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2020
Mayo Fellow's Association Humanitarian AwardFellow Association
- 2013
Teacher-of-the-YearDivision of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2010
Leadership in Education Award, Department of Medicine Mayo Clinic, Rochester Department of Internal Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2009 - 2010
PresidentAssociation of Subspecialty Professors
Publications