Tell us about where you currently live (city/country) and how you ended up in this location.

I live in Morgantown West Virginia - USA (about 1 hr south from Pittsburgh). I came here as the first fellowship trained urogynecologist in the whole state. One of my friends invited me to come and we fall in love with the Wild and Wonderful state.

Tell us about your work - your job title, where you work, how long you've worked in the field, areas of focus or research, etc.

I am an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology working for West Virginia University. I provide clinical care of complex pelvic floor disorders and minimally invasive procedures.

When and why did you decide to join IUGA?

In my last two years of residency. It offered a lot of information and resources to my patients. Those pamphlets in multiple languages were life saver during my residency in NYC.

What has been your most rewarding or memorable IUGA experience?

My first IUGA meeting was in Cancun in 2007, it was an amazing experience to finally meet in person all those names behind the studies and textbooks!!

What is the last book you read or movie you saw? Would you recommend it?

Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I love traveling with my wife and kids and taking tons of pictures. Learning new things, coding, podcasting, cooking

What is one "fun fact" about you?

My kids and I practice taekwondo