Specialties
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My specialties are based upon my underlying philosophy of treating patients with respect and dignity. At the same time, I use a comprehensive, open-minded approach to providing leading-edge health care to treat disease and achieve health and wellness. My father and brothers were all mechanical engineers. Growing up, my siblings and I were taught to analyze problems, come up with solutions and fix the problem. In short, we learned to think "outside of the box," and devise the best solution to a problem. This innovative approach has applied to many of the challenges I've faced throughout my life. When I entered medical school, I gravitated to surgery because the discipline allowed me to fix problems. In contrast, traditional Western medical subspecialties encouraged "disease management" through prescription medications. I also enjoyed and became proficient at performing difficult surgeries. Over time I began to focus on the treatment of endometriosis, which can destroy more tissue than cancer, and thus can require some of the most difficult surgeries. During the 1980s, when I did my medical training, laparoscopic surgery was in its early stages. This technique, along with the mentoring I received from the "grandfather of endometriosis" specialists, Dr. Robert Franklin, motivated me to specialize in the treatment of endometriosis. Today I'm proud to be regarded as one of the nation's experts in treating endometriosis and pelvic pain. My reputation as an endometriosis expert was earned through my surgical skills and outcomes. And it is true that proper and complete surgical removal of endometriosis definitely makes a difference, and improves success rates. But unlike many of the national endometriosis experts, I've never been satisfied with simply providing outstanding surgical treatment of endometriosis. I believe that surgery is only part of the answer to healing endometriosis and pelvic pain patients. I employ a multi-disciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient. I believe are all necessary components to achieve success. Treating this complex disease has not only resulted in my becoming a better physician, it has made me an expert in treating more simple types of diseases as well. The ten different programs I offer reflect the range of the specialties found at Vital Health Institute. We strive to provide outstanding care to our patients, whether their condition is one of severe multi-system dysfunction, or they are simply requesting a routine PAP smear and well-woman visit. |
