Vision

The following points summarize my philosophy on how I perceive and practice my role as a physician and educator:

• Commitment, compassion, and uncompromising ethics in my relationship with patients and their families
• Effective communication and education of students, colleagues, and patients
• Successful application of medical science in both clinical practice and research
• Understanding the complexity of the community and dedication to improving public health
• Tireless pursuit of the rapid growth and progress of science, both in medicine and in spinal surgery
• Dedication to a modern, team-based approach to healthcare: close collaboration with physiotherapists, pain specialists, and neurologists to achieve the best possible treatment outcome
• Faith and enthusiasm for honest scientific research and lifelong learning