He is originally from Pennsylvania where he graduated Cum Laude from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA with a degree in Pre-Medicine/Sports Medicine. He then went on to receive is Doctor of Osteopathy degree (D.O.) from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, PA. While in medical school he also worked part-time as a certified athletic trainer (A.T.,C.) for four years.