I am passionate about the art and science of dentistry, and I feel fortunate to work in a profession where I am able to create and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles for my patients. Throughout my 30 (plus) years as a dentist, I have met so many wonderful people with unique backgrounds and ethnicities, and this has enriched my life immensely. Their appreciation of what we do for them is my most meaningful reward.

I have been in private practice in Seattle since 1987.

I live in the Seattle area with my wife, two daughters, and our family dog. I stay active with cycling and skiing, and also enjoy cooking. I volunteer surgical dental care to low-income patients at Swedish Hospital in cooperation with the Seattle-King County Dental Society.

I have successfully completed more than 1000 hours of postgraduate training in surgical implantology, full-mouth rehabilitation, endodontics, periodontics, and TMJ disorders at institutions that include: