Originally from San Diego, Aaron studied chemistry at Whitman College before becoming a middle school and high school science teacher in Arizona. He then completed his medical degree and internship at UC San Diego where he was a member of the Healers Art and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Fortunately, he was able to escape the monotonously nice weather of Southern California to pursue residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Utah where he was a chief resident. He remains a board-certified Anesthesiologist at the University of Utah and is delighted to call Salt Lake City, with its incredible outdoor access, beautiful seasons, and lack of traffic, his home. Aaron is thrilled to continue his specialty training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is passionate about seeing the big picture of a patient's journey through the medical system, and strives to help individuals with serious illness and complex perioperative needs to achieve the best surgical experience and the best quality of life possible. Outside of work, Aaron is an avid bike commuter, sea kayaker, XC skier, potter, bread baker and can usually be found outdoors or at the pool with his family.
