Please share with us where you attended medical school and tell us about why it made the top of your list.
I attended Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Being from Charlotte, I wanted to stay close to home while also experiencing a different part of North Carolina. Campbell gave me that opportunity while allowing me to stay close to my family and roots.
Please share with us where you completed residency and how/why you ended up choosing that location.
I completed my residency at UNC Chapel Hill, where I also attended undergrad. Before medical school, I worked in the emergency department at UNC, so returning for residency felt like coming full circle. I was able to work alongside many of the people who had supported me early in my journey toward becoming a physician.
Tell us more about how you came to choose the field of medicine.
I was drawn to medicine because it gave me the opportunity to help people every day while giving back to my community. My experiences working in the emergency department gave me an early look at what a career in medicine could be like and ultimately confirmed that it was the path I wanted to pursue.
How did you choose Emergency Medicine as your specialty?
Emergency Medicine is a team sport, and, having grown up playing a number of different sports, it just felt like home to me. I love working together with different members of the team to help accomplish a common goal. Plus, I enjoy the variety. We get to see and do a little of everything in the ED. And, at the end of the day, we are the people tasked with caring for patients on the worst day of their lives or who have been turned away everywhere else.
What do you enjoy most about your day-to-day practice?
It has always been the people I work with. Even though I’m new to this particular job, I’ve always felt a connection with the fellow weirdos who are drawn to working nights, weekends, and holidays in the chaotic environment of the emergency department.
What led you to practice with MEMA? How long have you been with MEMA?
Having grown up in Charlotte, I was excited for the opportunity to come home and give back to the community where I was raised. MEMA has been a cornerstone of healthcare in the region for years, and I really respect its commitment to taking care of both its patients and its physicians. I started with MEMA in the summer of 2026.
Has there been one patient, staff member, or caregiver story that has stuck with you?
I do often think of one case in which I saw a man who injured his ankle playing with one of his kids. It was a pretty unremarkable visit in and of itself. He had a negative XR and ended up going home. It wasn’t until after he was discharged that I realized he had been a previous ED frequent flyer who was seen all the time due to complications related to liver failure, although he hadn’t been seen in years. Turns out he ended up getting a liver transplant and was doing much better, living happily with his wife and kids. It was a reminder that, while it can be tough to see at times, what we do does really matter.
What are some of the biggest challenges of your practice, for a clinician practicing in the emergency department?
Emergency Medicine can be challenging, from high volumes and limited resources to difficult social situations. Some shifts can feel like a balancing act or like pushing a boulder up a mountain. But at the end of the day, I find a lot of fulfillment in knowing that what we do is important and that we are helping people when they need us most. I can find happiness in that.
Who/what did you want to be as a child?
I think I always wanted to be a doctor. Probably ever since I saw Scrubs. Or at least when I stopped growing and realized I was a little too short to play in the NBA.
What about Charlotte excites you?
Having grown up in Charlotte, I’m excited to come home and see just how much the city has changed over the years. Charlotte has grown so much since I was a kid, and I’m looking forward to rediscovering the city while being back in the community that raised me.
Do you have any hobbies, interests, or secret powers that are unique to you?
Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, exploring new coffee shops and breweries, and watching sports, especially when the New York Yankees and UNC are winning.