Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Surgery
·
2021 - Present
Trauma, Acute, and Critical Care Surgery,
Surgery
Recent Publications
Age-Related Vulnerability to Malnutrition-Related Mortality: Younger Patients are at Risk.
Journal Article J Surg Res · January 9, 2025 INTRODUCTION: Malnutrition among older adults continues to be a prevalent health concern. While literature has highlighted an increased risk of malnutrition mortality for adults older than 65 y, the age threshold at which malnutrition effects survival and ... Full text Link to item CiteDisparities and Differential Allocation of Nutritional Therapies
Journal Article Current Surgery Reports · September 1, 2024 Purpose of Review: Disparities in malnutrition often exist prior to hospitalization or illness. These disparities may compound unjust negative health outcomes. This review discusses disparities seen in those diagnosed with malnutrition as well as describes ... Full text CiteSystematic Literature Review of Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measures for Caregivers of Older Adult Trauma Patients.
Journal Article J Surg Res · May 2024 INTRODUCTION: As the older adult population increases, hospitals treat more older adults with injuries. After leaving, these patients suffer from decreased mobility and independence, relying on care from others. Family members often assume this responsibil ... Full text Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
The Ohio State University, College of Medicine ·
1997
M.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University ·
1993
B.A.