About

I am a first generation immigrant from Austria. I moved to the US on my own in search of the Great American Adventure. I used to be a horse trainer and British Dressage Instructor and Judge, before joining the US Air Force to become a flight medic.
I then got recruited to the University of California David Geffen School of Medicine on a Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship, where I started to become interested in genomic precision medicine and utilizing technology to improve the dinosaur-era overly traditional sickcare system.

I spent a year as an internal medicine physician on the East Coast before moving back to my Southern California home, where I continue additional training in Genomic Medicine at UCLA while setting up my own practice in genomic precision medicine focusing on longevity and prevention.

I am a fan of experimental medicine (someone has to go first!) and doing rather than talking about things.

I do not practice traditional paternalistic medicine, instead, I see myself as a health consultant who supports the goals of my patients.

I am also not a fan of the traditional academic publishing complex, which often falls prey to nepotism, majority votes and comfort of the same, rather than allowing for research that may not fit the traditional grain but could propel innovation and discovery forward.

Outside of work, I enjoy functional fitness after getting injured at CrossFit like so many of us, trail running and hiking in the mountains, kayaking and dog walking. I eat whole, unprocessed foods with an emphasis on high protein and constantly look for ways to reduce environmental toxins in my household, diet and personal care. I also enjoy playing around with nootropics and biohacking, send me your tips and tricks!