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 · December 23, 2025 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 CiteFeasibility of Peer-To-Peer Surgeon Faculty Technical Skills Coaching in Robotic Colorectal Surgery.
Journal Article J Surg Educ · December 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study presents the results from a pilot faculty reciprocal peer coaching (FRPC) program within the colorectal surgery division at a single institution. DESIGN: This is a pre-post observational study of a group-based 3-hour FRPC robotic porc ... Full text Link to item CiteNew innovations in anal fistula surgery
Journal Article Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery · December 1, 2019 The management of anal fistula remains a source of frustration for patients and surgeons alike. The continued challenge posed by this condition has led to considerable innovation and investigation with the ongoing refinement of surgical techniques, the dev ... 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, Training & Certifications
University College London Hospital (United Kingdom) ·
2004
M.B.B.S.