Home: Edwardsville, IL. Age: 48. Birthplace: St. Louis, MO. Profession: Physician. Organization: American Academy of Family Physicians. Significant other: My wife, Payal Greene. Alma mater: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
Latest accomplishment: Member of the American Academy of Professional Coders. Latest contribution to others: Adviser to several home health agencies. Hobbies: Gym workouts, trail walking, fishing, jazz music, time with family and two dogs. Recent travel or adventure: Recent visit to North India state of Gujarat. Last book read: How We Live Is How We Die, by Pema Chodron. Recently viewed and recommended: Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time (documentary). Recent unique acquisition: A right-hip replacement with a titanium hip.
Personality profile: Friendly, funny, kind, considerate, respectful and helpful. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Hardworking. Moral compass: Mantra: Treat others as you would want to be treated. What is your greatest joy? Living life. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Be all you can be. What is your go-to workout? Walking my dog, Izzy. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Outdoors/nature.
What was your favorite college course? World Religions. What book have you repeatedly read? The Joy of Cooking, by Irma Rombauer. What movie have you repeatedly watched? The Ten Commandments. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My two sisters and three brothers. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Stay focused on your goals and objectives. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Treat others with respect. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Wall Street Journal.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Less violence.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Agree to disagree sometimes. What widely held belief do you reject? There is only one path to God. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? The demonization of the opposing political party.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Morgan Freeman. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My sister. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With family and friends. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t be so hard on yourself. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? High school years.
Personal mission: Personal and professional development and the betterment of my local community. Personal motto: Be good to yourself and everyone else. Favorite quote: “The right time to do the right thing is all the time” (Martin Luther King Jr.). Desired epitaph: RIP – You worked hard.
