Overview
I am a board certified, Assistant Professor of colon and rectal surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
My clinical expertise includes management of both malignant and benign colorectal diseases. These include colon cancer, rectal cancer, hereditary polyposis and anal cancer; inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; benign colon and rectal disorders such as diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fistulae and rectal prolapse. I have experience in laparoscopic and robotic approaches to treat colorectal diseases.
My goal is to provide exceptional care, using the latest surgical techniques, with compassion and commitment.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two children, skiing and traveling.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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2021 - Present
Surgical Oncology,
Surgery
Medical Student Clerkship Director in the Department of Surgery
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2025 - Present
Surgery,
Clinical Science Departments
Recent Publications
Quantitative assessment of laparoscopic camera navigation skill: a retrospective cross-sectional study.
Journal Article Surg Endosc · March 2026 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether a low-cost, automated tool using trajectory-based metrics and real-time computer vision can objectively assess laparoscopic camera navigation (LCN) skill and distinguish between levels of surgical experience. Laparoscopic cam ... Full text Link to item CiteCreating a Needs Based Curriculum to Support General Surgery Preliminary Residents.
Journal Article J Surg Educ · February 14, 2026 OBJECTIVE: To understand the needs of non-designated preliminary residents (NDPRs) at our general surgery residency program and develop a support program to address their needs. DESIGN: A needs-based peer support program was piloted for NDPR. SETTING: A si ... Full text Link to item CiteWebside manner: assessing the presence of well-being resources on general surgery residency websites
Journal Article Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education · February 9, 2026 Full text CiteRecent Grants
A prospective, multicenter, single-arm, post market study to evaluate the safety and performance of the Signia¿ Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple¿ Technology in elective open or minimally invasive left-sided colon, sigmoid, and rectal resections (SECU
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Covidien LP · 2025 - 2030New laparoscopic equipment
EquipmentPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc · 2025 - 2030Colorectal Skills and Liver Resection Lab
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Covidien LP · 2025 - 2026View All Grants
Education
University College London Hospital (United Kingdom) ·
2004
M.B.B.S.