"As a child I enjoyed deconstructing and rebuilding. As an adult it was no surprise that I fell in love with surgery. The idea of healing in such a method and being able to improve the quality of someone's life and perhaps extend the quantity of their life is something I do not take lightly. The level of trust given to a Surgeon by his or her patients is something I believe is earned with the care provided before, during, and after their procedure. I strive to provide excellent care in each phase of treatment in an effort to gain and maintain that unique level of trust while obtaining good outcomes for my patients."

"I am excited to be a part of the Carolina Surgery and Cancer Center team and the community of Hickory. I look forward to having an opportunity to provide care that may improve the well-being of those in this community and my family and I also look forward to integrating into this wonderful community."