Education: Undergraduate education from Denison University where he graduated with his B.S. with honors in chemistry. Graduate studies from University of Virginia in chemistry under the National Institute of Health Grant – DNA Elemental Analysis of the AIDS virus membrane. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)- University of Miami. Surgical residency in Memphis, TN. Fellowship in Russia at the prestigious Ilizarov Institute where he studied trauma, limb reconstruction and salvage. South Africa Orthopedic Association