Dr. Z grew up in Massachusetts and attended Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Sciences in Exercise Physiology.

He was blessed to earn his MD at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center, after which he served as Brigade Surgeon for the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division out of Fort Hood, TX.

Upon completion of his active duty time, he returned to the Triangle, settling in Raleigh for the next forever. His clinical practice focuses on lifestyle medicine, weight loss, and disease prevention.