• B.A., Biology, Willamette University, 1973
• M.D., Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, 1977
• Fifth Pathway Program, University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
• Internship, Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, 1980
• Residency, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1980-1985
• Fellowship, Clinical Fellow, American Cancer Society, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Division of Surgical Oncology, 1982-1983
• Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Board Certified: Plastic and reconstructive surgery