Internship:
                                
                                
                                    Genesys Regional Medical Center  
                                     
                                
                            
 
                            
	
                                
                                    Memberships:
                                
                                
                                    American College of Cardiology,American Society of Nuclear Cardiology,American Society of Echocardiography,Pulmonary Hypertension Association
                                
                            
 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    Insurance accepted:
                                
                                
                                    Aetna,America's PPO,BCBS of MN,First Health/Coventry,Great-West Healthcare,HealthPartners,Humana,Medica,Patient Choice,Preferred One,Tri Care,UCare MN
                                
                            
 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    Practice philosophy:
                                
                                
                                    My profession as a cardiologist gives me the privilege of caring for patients with heart disease. Although I treat adult patients with all forms of heart disease, I have a particular interest in congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. I also spend a large portion of my time interpreting cardiac imaging tests that help evaluate the structure and function of the heart. I strongly believe that a physician should be a teacher. I make it a priority to educate my patients about their medical concerns to the best of my ability. The decision to accept various treatments for a disease is often complicated and I believe it is important to form a partnership with my patients to best achieve this. Forming and maintaining these enduring partnerships with my patients has been the most rewarding aspect of my career.