I kick cancer in the *** on a daily basis. I'm a husband, father, doctor, mentor, teacher and friend. I relax through exercise, travel, history, food and wine. I am a student of culture ... I like to observe life in the other 200+ countries in which I don't live. It can be challenging to balance freedom to travel with my responsibilities (which also bring me joy!).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To gain insight on other cultures and to hopefully return the favor to visitors.

Interests

• exercise
• reading
• history
• travel
• food and wine.

Music, Movies, and Books

Any non fiction by Paul Theroux. Anthology of Jorge Luis Borges' short stories. The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Tolstoy. Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Non fiction by Ludwig Bemelmans. Graham Greene is always tortured yet entertaining.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helping people suffering from cancer. Which also teaches one humility.

Teach, Learn, Share

Hematology, Oncology, Western Philosophy, Tenets of Buddhism, Principle of Ahimsa. I'm always learning.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Knowledge of Western Medicine balanced with Eastern Philosophy. Humility.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Macao, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Poland, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part), San Marino, Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States