I am originally from the Girard, OH. I’ve to my wife, Teresa, for 43 years. We have three grown sons – Michael works for FedEx Logistics; Patrick is an internist at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital; and Anthony is a clinical psychologist. I earned my medical degree from the Universidad De Autonoma de Guadalajara. I completed my pediatrics residency at Tod Babies and Children's Hospital in Youngstown, OH. I am certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and I am a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.