The provider has been a physician assistant, for more than twelve years, he began his career at 17, as an Army airborne combat medic. He later practiced as a physical therapy assistant, both in American and Allied Forces. He has an Associates of Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Arapahoe Community College. In 2007 he received his Bachelor’s and Master's degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was deployed to combat outpost Keating in the Kunar province, Afghanistan, as senior medical assist, and awarded the Bronze Star. Later volunteered for a Medevac unit and earned the prestigious air medal. He has dedicated his life to delivering compassionate care and has been practicing medicine for the past 25 years, and retired from the Army with more than 20 years of service, expertise in orthopedic spine surgery, pain management, addiction and dietary medicine, men's wellness, and primary care. He has a Doctorate of Medical Science, University of Lynchburg.