I grew up in California . Went to med school and moved on to residency. These are small statements that include a world of growth between them. Met a variety of people of have helped me grow into what I am today.

In terms of type of person I am, I would describe myself as a clear headed, confident and calm person that can take on a complex situation and manage it well. People are often impressed with this ability but I will humble myself to their judgements. I am personable, compassionate and empathetic which have been strong points for me in my field because these characteristics are highly sought after and are appreciated.

I grew up in a household with a very caring and loving mother and a stereotypical cardiothoracic surgeon father. This combination has shaped me into what I am today. My father wont admit it to me but he tells my mom that I will become a great surgeon because I possess his work ethic & attention to detail and my mothers ability to understand and care for people deeply.

Doing minimally invasive & surgery oncology everyday. It's pretty time consuming, but I have learned that I have to make time for things that matter. My personal life and time with friends and family is important to me. I am usually free in the evenings. I have adjusted well to the lack of sleep thing 4 hours is normal now.
Did some rotations in Sloan Kettering when I made this profile, now back rotating in CT.

Listening, my dad once said, " sit down , shut up, and soak it up."
working with my hands ;)
Dressing myself. Usually looking pretty sharp.
Activities I am decent at: surfing, snowboarding, skiing, lacrosse, waterpolo, soccer, rock climbing, weight lifting, running, motorcycle riding.

Height or eyes.

House of god, the giving tree, the power of one, How to win Friends, Why Men Marry Bitches, Quiet, Drive, Flow

Dumb and dumber, all time greatest movie, zoolander is a close second.

Scrubs back in the day, arrested development, office, SNL.
AFI, drop kick murphies, rolling stones, rise against, RHCP, Gotye, biggy smalls, dre, m&m, pitbull, usher, jay-z, deadmau5, tool, lil wayne, weeknd, lmfao, pepper, marilyn manson, rob zombie, fun, white stripes, jack johnson, florence, of monsters & men

Put something in front of me, I will eat it. Spice is nice

Glasses, wallet, nice comfy shoes, decent bed, high pressure shower, air conditioning in the summer

Making myself better, and how I can help those around me. Also when I go to a wine store, which red will be next.
New techniques, tools or research topics.

Going to dinner with friends, reading a thought provoking book, or being on call..

Somehow I earned the reputation of "Dr Sassy" from my nurses.

KCCO