Born in New York, New York . Studied at St. Catherine Academy in New York under a full academic scholorship. Earned award for academic excellence. Awarded New York Regent's Scholorship and an academic scholarship prior to entering College of Mt. St. Vincent. Graduated from the College of Mt. St.Vincent with a B.S. degree in 1994. Entered University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in August of 1994. Began General Surgery Residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, New Jersey in 1998. Graduated General Surgical Residency in 2003 having completed over 1300 major cases. Graduated a Vascular Surgery Fellow at Good Sameritan Hospital in june of 2005. She has acquired extensive experience in complex open Vascular Surgery and complex Endovascular Procedures.