I'm originally from the Akron area but have lived in Canton for more than 30 years.I decided to become a doctor after I shadowed a pediatrician at the Akron Health Department. I've been married for more than 30 years. We have three grown children who have jobs and families of their own. I earned my medical degree at the Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH. I am certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.