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Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1975)

2224 Nw 50th Street Suite 276w
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

(405) 858-2350

Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD is affiliated with SSM Health.

Office Locations

1000 N. Lee Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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1111 N Lee Avenue #245 Oklahoma
City, OK 73103

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2224 Nw 50th Street Suite 276w
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

(405) 858-2350

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5400 N. Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arm X-ray

knee X-ray

musculoskeletal imaging

pelvis X-ray

spine X-ray

tibia and fibula X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

abdominal imaging

CT scan

musculoskeletal imaging

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD performed more arm X-ray, knee X-ray, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvis X-ray, spine X-ray, tibia and fibula (lower leg) X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal imaging, CT scan, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging, shoulder imaging, spinal procedures, spine imaging, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

shoulder X-ray

By Affordability:

brain imaging

gastrointestinal imaging

gastrointestinal procedures

gastrointestinal X-ray

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD performed more shoulder X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for brain imaging (neuroimaging), gastrointestinal imaging, gastrointestinal procedures, and gastrointestinal X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

esophagram

gastrointestinal X-ray

By Affordability:

small bowel follow-through

small bowel X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD performed more esophagram (barium swallow), and gastrointestinal X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal X-ray, barium test, esophagram (barium swallow), foot imaging, joint imaging, joint X-ray, knee X-ray, small bowel follow-through, and small bowel X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	686
aspiration	40
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	280
CT scan	549
diagnostic procedures	19
gastrointestinal procedures	58
hip imaging	744
injections	40
musculoskeletal imaging	1864
pelvic imaging	525
spinal procedures	869
thoracic (chest) imaging	9856
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
X-rays	13592

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	591
aspiration	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	236
CT scan	473
diagnostic procedures	19
gastrointestinal procedures	67
hip imaging	789
injections	19
musculoskeletal imaging	1862
pelvic imaging	487
spinal procedures	772
thoracic (chest) imaging	8795
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
X-rays	12367

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3346
Female	4626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6432
Black	760
Hispanic	202
Asian	60
Other	47
Native American	471

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2819
From 75 to 84	2211
85 and over	1140
Less than 65	1802

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	531
aspiration	30
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	238
CT scan	517
diagnostic procedures	18
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hip imaging	690
injections	30
musculoskeletal imaging	1731
neck imaging	11
pelvic imaging	483
spinal procedures	758
thoracic (chest) imaging	8195
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
X-rays	11532

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3238
Female	4629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6314
Black	756
Hispanic	172
Asian	58
Other	73
Native American	494

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2841
From 75 to 84	2050
85 and over	1103
Less than 65	1873

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	433
aspiration	19
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	289
breast procedures	15
CT scan	580
diagnostic procedures	21
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hip imaging	726
injections	19
musculoskeletal imaging	1756
pelvic imaging	470
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	678
thoracic (chest) imaging	7802
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
women's imaging	15
X-rays	10882

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	6552
Female	9164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12520
Black	1594
Hispanic	388
Asian	110
Other	124
Native American	980

**Age**
From 65 to 74	5714
From 75 to 84	4276
85 and over	2150
Less than 65	3576

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	408
aspiration	24
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	273
CT scan	559
diagnostic procedures	13
gastrointestinal procedures	46
injections	24
musculoskeletal imaging	1391
pelvic imaging	514
spinal procedures	871
thoracic (chest) imaging	9123
X-rays	12013

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3684
Female	5179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	7045
Black	913
Hispanic	250
Asian	86
Other	87
Native American	482

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3384
From 75 to 84	2456
85 and over	1089
Less than 65	1934

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	340
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	285
CT scan	544
diagnostic procedures	46
gastrointestinal procedures	24
injections	15
musculoskeletal imaging	1304
pelvic imaging	462
spinal procedures	845
thoracic (chest) imaging	9047
X-rays	11674

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3417
Female	5082

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6688
Black	936
Hispanic	230
Asian	85
Other	91
Native American	469

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3220
From 75 to 84	2338
85 and over	1141
Less than 65	1800

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	262
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	304
CT scan	675
diagnostic procedures	37
gastrointestinal procedures	55
musculoskeletal imaging	1232
pelvic imaging	495
spinal procedures	981
thoracic (chest) imaging	181
X-rays	2742

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3428
Female	5158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6815
Black	928
Hispanic	248
Asian	86
Other	72
Native American	437

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3397
From 75 to 84	2464
85 and over	1132
Less than 65	1593

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	207
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	266
CT scan	564
diagnostic procedures	25
gastrointestinal procedures	57
musculoskeletal imaging	1401
pelvic imaging	488
spinal procedures	1134
thoracic (chest) imaging	150
X-rays	3158

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3670
Female	5293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	7120
Black	939
Hispanic	243
Asian	96
Other	101
Native American	464

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3646
From 75 to 84	2542
85 and over	1218
Less than 65	1557

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	177
aspiration	11
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	245
CT scan	487
gastrointestinal procedures	52
injections	11
musculoskeletal imaging	1340
pelvic imaging	425
spinal procedures	1019
thoracic (chest) imaging	131
X-rays	2928

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3518
Female	4969

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6793
Black	866
Hispanic	251
Asian	65
Other	103
Native American	409

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3549
From 75 to 84	2414
85 and over	1130
Less than 65	1394

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	153
aspiration	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	226
CT scan	440
gastrointestinal procedures	64
injections	15
musculoskeletal imaging	1315
pelvic imaging	326
spinal procedures	1031
thoracic (chest) imaging	108
X-rays	2856

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3265
Female	4468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6315
Black	707
Hispanic	206
Asian	79
Other	94
Native American	332

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3269
From 75 to 84	2219
85 and over	1046
Less than 65	1199

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	55
CT scan	70
gastrointestinal procedures	50
musculoskeletal imaging	1070
pelvic imaging	166
spinal procedures	893
thoracic (chest) imaging	77
X-rays	2412

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2495
Female	3760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5155
Black	545
Hispanic	176
Asian	66
Other	83
Native American	230

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2664
From 75 to 84	1966
85 and over	762
Less than 65	863

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2023 were X-rays, spinal procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	21
CT scan	38
gastrointestinal procedures	65
musculoskeletal imaging	1052
pelvic imaging	167
spinal procedures	1110
thoracic (chest) imaging	84
X-rays	2667

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2677
Female	3825

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	5418
Black	474
Hispanic	175
Asian	66
Other	123
Native American	246

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2756
From 75 to 84	2174
85 and over	838
Less than 65	734

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK during 2024 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	16
CT scan	16
gastrointestinal procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	1208
pelvic imaging	181
spinal procedures	1063
thoracic (chest) imaging	99
X-rays	2814

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3078
Female	4210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6167
Black	502
Hispanic	212
Asian	70
Other	124
Native American	213

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3011
From 75 to 84	2474
85 and over	998
Less than 65	805

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Oklahoma City, OK were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

abdominal imaging	296
aspiration	21
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	210
breast procedures	15
CT scan	424
diagnostic procedures	24
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hip imaging	737
injections	21
musculoskeletal imaging	1425
neck imaging	11
pelvic imaging	399
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	924
thoracic (chest) imaging	4126
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
women's imaging	15
X-rays	7049

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD.

**Gender**
Female	4643
Male	3259

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	763
Asian / Pacific Islander	71
Non-Hispanic White	6367
Hispanic	211
Native American / Alaskan Native	402
Other	86

**Age**
85 and over	1057
75 to 84	2275
Less than 65	1471
65 to 74	3097

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Chester Wray Beam, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at Integris Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (1975)

Residency: Integris Baptist Medical Center (1979)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision

Licensed In: Oklahoma

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Biography

Dr. Chester Beam sees patients in Oklahoma City, OK and City, OK. His medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. He is professionally affiliated with SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City. He attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Integris Baptist Medical Center for residency.