Profile
Professor of Surgery
Director of Global Health Equity Pathway, UCLA Global Health Program
Surgical Director, UCLA Fit Program
Education
Bacherlor’s Degree: Harvard College
Medical Degree: UCLA School of Medicine
Internship: UCLA
Residency: UCLA
Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
Board Certifications
General Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Awards and Honors
UCLA Golden Scalpel Award for Teaching Excellence
Research Focus
Global Surgery; Non-Operative Management of Appendicitis; Pediatric Surgery Outcomes, Quality Improvement, and Cost-Effectiveness; Gastroschisis; Childhood Obesity
Professional Service
American Pediatric Surgical Association – Committee on Global Surgery