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I grew up in Stickney, IL, just west of Chicago near Berwyn and Cicero. I attended Edison Elementary School and Morton (West) HIgh school. I majored in Animal Science at the University of Illinois before starting Veterinary School in 1984. It was during his time in vet school that I discovered his love for feline medicine and the special way that I am able to connect with cats. I do like to help all animals and make sure they are able to enjoy as healthy a life as possible. In addition to my practice of general medicine and preventative care, I am credentialed in stem cell therapy.

 

I have been married since 1997. My wife is a practicing OB/GYN in Chicago and our two boys are active in boy scouts, love to design new Lego creations, playing computer games and Magic, The Gathering (with their dad!). Our household is made complete with two cats: Sonyonia, a female black short hair born in 2005 and Hedwig, a boy brown tabby from a litter found by my sister-in-law under her back porch in 2012 . The cats have adopted my sons and become a much loved part of the family. Sonyonia sticks with my older son, preferring to sit on the backs of chairs and sofas and stare down over her domain. Hedwig hangs out with my younger boy and is amazed with how his cats toys seem to move by themselves when he hits them.

 

In addition to my passion for veterinary medicine, I am interested in gardening, woodworking and writing. I have a small greenhouse in my backyard that lets me extend my gardening season. My wood shop turns out plenty of pinewood derby cars for the cub scouts every year as well as a dozen or so major projects over the years. I also been fortunate enough to have a short story published in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact Magazine and my first novel, “A Really Good Day” is available on Amazon.com. I have recently finished a second novel about a house call vet who practices in Chicago and am working on a followup story as well.

 

I am very active in my sons' scouting activities, having enjoyed scouting himself as a kid and reaching the rank of Eagle. During my time living in the Caribbean, I also learned how to scuba dive and really enjoyed the night dives I got to go on. Unfortunately, I don’t get to go golfing as much as I’d like, but I enjoys walloping my brother during the annual summer tournament in Michigan when we try to get in 100+ holes.