- Education: B.A., Biology, State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, 1973, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, 1980, Surgical Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Northlake Community Hospital, Northlake, Illinois, 1980-81.
- Board Certifications: Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery Fellow in Sports Medicine, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
- Professional Organizations: Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Member, American Medical Athletic Association Member, American Podiatric Medical Association Member, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association Member, American Running and Fitness Association.
- Fellowships: American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Podiatric Sports Medicine.
- Hospital Associations: Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Northwest Surgicare, Arlington Heights, Illinois Suburban Surgery Center of DuPage, Addison, Illinois.
- Membership: American Podiatric Medical Association, Illinois Podiatric Medical Association, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, American Medical Athletic Association.
- Teaching Qualifications: Former assistant clinical professor, Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
- Lecture History: Lecturer on Sports Medicine and Running Injuries at Chicago Area Schools, Running and Dance Clinics.
- Authorship: Former Medical Editor, Running Scene Magazine.