As a physician and surgeon, I strive to provide my patients with the type of care and support I would want for myself or a loved one. In my specialty area, I am often called upon to surgically treat diseases that involve parts of the mouth, face, or neck. While my first concern is treating the problem and restoring a person to health, if the problem is a tumor, this can mean removing part of the jaw, tongue, mouth, or other structures important to function and physical appearance followed by reconstruction. I am grateful for the privilege to take care of these patients and getting them through a very challenging time in their lives.