About Me
I'm an experienced doctor and a Pittsburgh native. For close to 30 years, I've been a member of Temple Sinai - a reform synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. I recently retired from my practice as a urologist at UPMC, and now I'm excited to serve as a certified mohel.
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Learn more about my journey to give back to the community as a mohel in this Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle article.
My Background
I grew up in Pittsburgh. After attending Carnegie Mellon University, I moved to Philadelphia to pursue medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. I completed my urology training at Washington University's Barnes-Jewish Hospitals in St. Louis.
I returned to Pittsburgh in 1990, and have been on the staff at several area hospitals including UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, and West Penn Hospital. For 25 years, I served as Chief of the Division of Urology at UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital.
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After retiring, I wanted to give back to the community, so I completed the Brit Milah Program of Reform Judaism and became a member of the National Organization of American Mohalim. I feel honored to have the opportunity to share this joyous tradition with families in Western PA and surrounding areas.
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I've been happily married for over 39 years and have two adult children that live in Brooklyn, NY.
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Although my family teases me when I bring it up, I am proud to be an Eagle Scout.
