Many people are confused about the several diets proposed as “healthy,” or promoting health. I will try to clarify the most commonly referenced diets and outline some of the pro and cons of each diet, as well as providing my recommendations. Mediterranean Diet The Mediterranean diet is a diet inspired Read more
Selecting a point-of-view (POV) is one of the most fundamental–and often overlooked–choices an author must make when writing a novel. Put simply, the POV is what voice you use to tell your story–first, second, or third. The first- and third-person voices are the most common in modern fiction. First Read more
I named my book, Dissection, after a form of arterial injury that plays a pivotal role in the plot. The most catastrophic type of dissection involves the Aorta. The Aorta supplies oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. It originates from the left ventricle, bends into an Read more
In my years as a doctor, I have had the privilege of working on multiple research projects with my colleagues. In order to further the science around human aging, I co-founded and currently serve as the Chief Medical Officer for Genescient, a biotechnology company that develops novel therapies to target the Read more
I’m thrilled to announce that Bob Diforio of D4EO Literary Agency has agreed to represent my new medical thriller, DISSECTION. It’s been a long, hard road to find an agent, but it was absolutely worth it and I know my book couldn’t be in better hands. In Dissection, surgeon Steven Leeds and his Read more