Residency: University of Texas Southwestern, Orthopaedic Surgery 
Medical school: University of Texas Southwestern 
Hometown: Allen, TX
Family: My wife, Maria, and our dog, Pepe

Hobbies/fun fact: Triathlon, road and gravel biking, playing ice hockey, golf, making wood sculptures

Clinical interests: Arthroscopy, arthroplasty, bony reconstruction, trauma

Why Mayo: I believe Mayo will help me grow the most personally and professionally, as the fellowship best complements my prior training.  It is amazing to learn directly from world-class leaders in their field who are dedicated to teaching in every setting, whether on their rotation or simply joining in. I also love the collaborative environment here, especially learning from my co-fellows during cases and in the lab.

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery
Medical school: SUNY Downstate
Hometown: New York, NY
Family: Parents and family are back in the Northeast

Hobbies/fun fact: Cooking, baking (including sourdough!), reading, and spending time outdoors

Clinical interests: Spasticity, wrist biomechanics, and wrist arthroscopy

Why Mayo: Mayo offers an ideal balance of supportive faculty, high-complexity cases, and a structured learning environment. The program provides exceptional access to faculty who are leaders in hand surgery and genuinely dedicated to mentorship and education. Learning from their diverse clinical expertise on a daily basis is an incredible opportunity!

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical school: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Hometown: Oceanport, NJ
Family: My husband, Robert, and daughter, Eleanor. I have three younger siblings who all live in NYC. 

Hobbies/fun fact: Long distance running, creative writing. NY Giants and Mets fan.

Clinical interests: Management of patients with nerve injuries, extremity reconstruction

Why Mayo: What has stood out to me most about Mayo is how complete the fellowship experience is. The operative exposure is unparalleled, and the faculty are genuinely invested in teaching both in and out of the operating room. I feel incredibly fortunate to be training somewhere that offers this level of experience, mentorship, and support.

Residency: University of Michigan Integrated Plastic Surgery
Medical school: University of Michigan
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Family: My wife Tatum, son Naif, and our golden retriever Argo

Hobbies/fun fact: Family walks in the park, home cooked dinners, and watching Michigan football

Clinical interests: Wrist arthroscopy, hand trauma, soft tissue reconstruction

Why Mayo: Mayo Clinic Hand Surgery Fellowship offers an exceptional training experience, combining exposure to complex pathology and subspecialty expertise with a comprehensive educational curriculum, all under the guidance of world leaders in the field. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to train in an environment so committed to developing compassionate, highly skilled surgeons and it is an honor to follow in the footsteps of the mentors who first inspired my career.

Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Plastic Surgery
Medical school: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Hometown: Seaford, NY
Family: My wife Cynthia our daughter Abigail and Norwegian Elkhound, Loki

Hobbies/fun fact: cooking, bbq, golfing poorly and New York Sports

Clinical interests: Peripheral nerve and Brachial plexus injuries, Trauma, Microvascular reconstruction, limb salvage

Why Mayo: Outstanding faculty who are invested in your education and making you the best surgeon possible. The experience and exposure here is the most well rounded in the country. Education curriculum and opportunities that are unparalleled making this one of the best fellowships in the country.