When did you join Illinois Neurological Institute?
1999

Family?
I'm married and I have one son and one stepson.

Hobbies/Interests?
I enjoy playing golf, tennis, cooking and wine.

What medical change has impacted your specialty the most since you began practicing medicine?
Numerous technological advances in virtually every area; but mostly the trend toward less invasive neurosurgical procedures.

Why did you choose Peoria, Illinois, to practice when you could have gone anywhere in the country?
I did my neurosurgery training here and I found it to be an amazing community in which to practice medicine and raise a family.

Do you have any advice to give your patients?
Do your best to stay healthy.