I was born and raised in Parma, OH. I've been married to my wife, Janet, for 35 years. We have three sons - David, 33; Brian, 31; and Mark, 28; as well as two dogs named Gracie and Gus. I earned my medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio at Toledo. I completed my pediatrics residency at Akron Children's Hospital. I am also certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition, I am also a member of the American Medical Association.