Meet Our Fellows

I was born and raised a Hoosier. I have spent most of my education and training here, with the exception of a short stint down in the Bluegrass state at the University of Pikeville for medical school. Even prior to my first day of medical school, I have always dreamed of becoming a St. Vincent-trained Cardiologist. A family member had been cared for at the Heart Center, and I will never forget the comprehensive and compassionate care we received from that doctor, along with the nurses and support staff. I was fortunate enough to train here for my Internal Medicine Residency, and had an inside look at the tremendous role that the Cardiology department and fellows play in providing outstanding care to some of the most complex cardiac patients in the region.On a more personal level, it is surreal to have the opportunity to spend one-on-one time learning from some of the most renowned and accomplished cardiologists in the country. Last but not least, the emphasis this program places on becoming an outstanding patient-focused clinician is very important to me.

Outside of work, I am married to my high school sweetheart Layne, who works as an epidemiologist at the Indiana State Health Department. We have a dachshund/lab mix named Tilly and are expecting a little girl in October 2023! I enjoy golfing, grilling, and anything that involves power tools!

I am delighted to start expanding my cardiac expertise with a fellowship at St. Vincent Hospital. As a native to Indiana raised in the suburbs of Indianapolis and a Purdue alumni, I would regularly hear of the clinical excellence and success of the Care Group. This was solidified during my medical school and residency training during which I interacted with many of the nationally recognized staff during conferences and away rotations. The staff are forging scientific advancements in multiple subspecialties including electrophysiology, interventional, and advanced heart failure. At a site with such large volumes and critically ill patients, I knew the training would form a solid well rounded cardiology foundation. Beyond the clinical excellence, I have found the most notable quality to be the staff’s comradery and authenticity towards each other and the trainees. When not daydreaming about the heart, I spend my time with my wife and children exploring national parks, playing chess, reading, and running.

I was raised in Boise, ID and went to undergrad at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. I attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, OR, and completed my internal medicine residency at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. A few of the reasons I chose Ascension St. Vincent for fellowship include the phenomenal education and devoted faculty, supportive learning environment, and advanced fellowships. I am particularly impressed by the breadth of training experiences, acuity of cases, and diversity of pathology. Ascension St. Vincent cardiology fellowship is a top tier program with training by leaders in the field. In addition, Indianapolis is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, mountain biking, cycling, ceramics, exercising, and spending time with my wife and child.