My joy comes from your enjoyment
It Started with a Struggle
Diagnosed with hypothyroidism and being untreated for over a year, I suffered from severe obesity for nearly all of my childhood. As a teenager I was a pre-diabetic and told by my endocrinologist I was on the brink of shortening my lifespan if I did not do something about my weight. I changed. I worked hard, learned everything I could, and continue to do so every day.
Now I’m Here To Help
I realized movement brings about joy in life and dedicated my life to help others maximize their function and help them move. Whether through my profession as an interventional sports and spine physician, through education on social media, or through other work, I do my best to get everyone moving.
My Efforts:
Physician
I am a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specialized in Interventional Sports and Spine medicine.
Podcast Host
My desire to help people live their best lives possible lends itself to preventive care. I started and host The Preventive Medicine Podcast where I discuss preventive strategies from a multitude of angles.
Content Creator
Our world is dominated by content through various social media platforms. Some good, some bad, and some downright harmful. I do my best to create helpful content to educate and make health both easier and more accessible for everyone.
My Podcast
I founded The Preventive Medicine Podcast with the intention of helping others live better lives by battling disease progression or development upstream rather than trying to fight an uphill battle. I release episodes on a weekly basis talking with experts about preventive care from a multitude of different perspectives.
YouTube
I create YouTube videos including both vlogs and topics relating to overall health. My vlogs document my journey as a physician and the day-to-day life as I chase big goals. For questions on specific topics relating to health, I make separate videos. Check it out and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
My Instagram
I am “TheMSKDoc” on Instagram and focus my efforts on creating useful, evidence-based content surrounding musculoskeletal medicine.
Education
B.S. - BioEngineering, University of Illinois at Chicago
D.O. - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Internship - AMITA Resurrection Hospital
Residency - PM&R, Medical College of Wisconsin
CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Fellowship - Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine, Desert Spine and Sports Physicians