Home: Boca Raton, FL. Age: Early 40s. Birthplace: Florida. Profession: Psychiatrist. Organization: Self-employed. Title: MD, DABPN.
Current project: Starting my own practice. Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball, basketball. Recent travel or adventure: Malta. Truly an exceptional country. Last book read: The Secret of Secrets, by Dan Brown. Recently viewed and recommended: His & Hers (Netflix). Amazing, no notes. Recent unique acquisition: A new wristwatch.
Moral compass: The Bible. What is your greatest joy? Being a father. What is your guilty pleasure? Video games (and gummy bears). What natural talent have you neglected? Hand-eye coordination. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Trauma surgeon.
What three emojis best describe you? ✈️🍕🎮.
What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Restaurants. I’m a big foodie. What is at the top of your bucket list? I’d like to spend a month in Japan.
What was your favorite college course? Neuroscience and Greek Mythology. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Nintendo. What movie have you repeatedly watched? “Home Alone” (1 and 2). What’s the best advice you received growing up? Do unto others what you would have them do unto you. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? GPS. What is your favorite app? Apple Music. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Being directed to the field of psychiatry.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? More reliance on food and dietary supplements and less reliance on pharmaceuticals. What change would you like to see in the world? All cultures, religions, and nationalities being able to live peacefully together. What mega-trend most excites you? Decreased alcohol use, greater focus on healthy living. What mega-trend most concerns you? Heavy reliance on AI.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandparents. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Childhood photo album. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Spending time with my family at home. What advice would you give your younger self? Although it may not always seem like it at the time, things always have a way of working themselves out.
Personal mission: Improving the mental health of as many people as possible. Favorite quote: “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I will move the world” (Archimedes).
