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Education
I went to the University of California, Berkeley for my undergraduate degree and received a B.A in Psychology and Philosophy. While there I was a 3-time All American in water polo and won an NCAA Div 1 Title. I went on to Dental School at the University of Southern California where I received my DDS I received my Orthodontic Specialty Degree from USC
Why did you become a orthodontist?
I became an orthodontist to have the chance to make a significant positive impact on people’s lives by helping them achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. As an orthodontist you get to work closely with patients of all ages, building strong relationships as you guide them through the transformative process of orthodontic treatment. The relationships and ability to build confidence in my patients makes the job so much fun! As a professional athlete before becoming an orthodontist I viewed sports as executing a plan and working well in a group setting to achieve our collective goals! I view being an Orthodontist very similarly; we are always executing our plans with the help of our team to provide the highest quality service and treatment!
Interesting Facts
My wife is also an orthodontist! We have two boys two years apart that keep us very busy in our free time as well as our wild dog who is a Goldendoodle! I am a big sports fan and love the Lakers, Dodgers, Padres (yes I’m from San Diego), Chargers, Arsenal just to name a few of my favorite sports teams! I played Water Polo Professionally before becoming an orthodontist in Australia and Europe and represented the USA in many tournaments! You can find me and my family at the pool or the park most weekends as we love to be outdoors!