Profile
Assistant Professor of Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine
Education
Bachelor Degree: University of Southern California
Pre-Medical Studies: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical Degree: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Residency: Carle Foundation Hospital at University of Illinois College of Medicine
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Advanced Gastroenterology and Bariatrics, University of California San Francisco – Fresno / Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates
Awards and Honors
- Trustee Scholar at University of Southern California
- Resident Honors Program at University of Southern California
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Outstanding Female Leadership Award
- National Albert Schweitzer Fellow
Research Focus
Clinical outcomes of metabolic and bariatric surgery; minimally invasive surgery approaches; biomechanic aspects on musculoskeletal obesity model.
14 articles
2 chapters
7 abstracts
5 podium presentations
Professional Service
- SAGES
- ASMBS
- ASMBS Telemedicine Task Force
Personal Interests
- Cello
- Restaurants/Wine
- Health/Wellness