Specialty Training
1992-1997
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL/ CLEVELAND CLINIC / Foundation SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
General Surgery Resident

Doctorate
1988-1992
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Doctor of Medicine (M. D)

Undergraduate
1984- 1988
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (B.S) MAJOR
Life Sciences with a Concentration in Physics

2007. MRDC provided medical/surgery back for President George W. Bush during his visit to Albania.

2005. Medical Advisor American Embassy: appointment by Ambassador Rise

2004- Present: General Secretary of MRDC (Medical Response to the Diplomatic Core). Established by W.B, WHO & the UNDP to serve the medical concerns of the diplomatic community, to raise funds for humanitarian activity.

2003- Present: Creation of the Children’s Home of Hope. DURRES, Albanian, 20 children home dedicated to orphans.

2001-2009. Director of Surgery Orthodox Diagnostic therapeutic Center (first ever licensed surgical center outside of the University system0

1997-2005. Associate Professor, General surgery Fairview Hospital/ Cleveland Clinic Surgical Residency Program.

1997-2000. Private Practice – General and Laparoscopic Surgery Magisano & Bogart , Inc .

AWARDS

2003. Commendation from Secretary of State Colin. L. Powell in appreciation of efforts provided to the United State Embassy and the Country of Albania.

2001. Given the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Fairview/ Cleveland Clinic

2000. Induction into the Fellowship of the American College of surgeons (FACS).

Licensed for Medicine/ Surgery in Ohio: USA
Licensed for Medicine/ Surgery for all of Albania
American Medical Association
American College of Surgeons (ACS)/ Fellowship Status
Society of American gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)