Current Position
Emergency physician and associate professor at New York Methodist Hospital as well as CEO of DocMatcher.com.

Turning Point
“My father had a heart attack and was resuscitated at home. This experience piqued my initial interest in emergency services.”

Playing Matchmaker
“DocMatcher.com’s concept is similar to a dating website but the algorithms help you find the perfect physician match. The site also helps physicians improve patient care and take control of their online reputations.”

High-Tech Advantage
“It is important to use technology to improve and build upon the doctor-patient relationship, not to replace it. A web interface such as DocMatcher.com helps patients and doctors interact and share information.”

Best NYIT Memory
NYCOM’s White Coat Ceremony. “You felt like you were being inducted into a special society with the potential to save the world.”

Last Read
The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George

Wanderlust
“I love international travel and make at least 12 trips per year, including medical aid missions in South America. One of the great benefits of my specialty is that it stimulates my appetite for adventure and offers the chance to explore new places.”

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