Born in Iraq and spent the majority of my life in Canada. Studied human biology at the University of Toronto while also playing volleyball and soccer. Majority of medical school training was spent in Brooklyn, NY, followed by residency and fellowship training in Albany, NY. Completed training as an interventional cardiologist at the University of Connecticut prior to coming to Sierra Vista. Service in the Community: Volunteer at the Good Neighbor Alliance, Nancy Brua Animal Shelter, and S.A.H.A.R.A. Family life: Married, no children, 5 rescue animals: one dog and 4 cats (all adopted). Hobbies: Snowboarding, gardening, swimming, traveling.