It is my pleasure and honor to be your neighborhood eye care professional. When I created Optica, my goal was to create a family friendly practice where patients always come first. I served as a science and math tutor for disadvantaged kids at Upward Bound. I earned my B.S. in Microbiology and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland. After graduation, I spent several years doing cancer research at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval Medical Center. I received my Doctorate of Optometry with honors at UC Berkeley. My clinical experience includes rotations at the Navajo Indian Hospital in Shiprock, NM, the American Lake VA hospital in Tacoma, WA and a LASIK surgery center in Bellevue, WA. I pride myself at listening to my patient's needs and finding the best solutions.  I am completely dedicated to doing what is best for those under my care. My hobbies include reading nonfiction, listening to music, biking, golfing, and hiking. I live with my wife and dog in Issaquah.​