Greg graduated from Lafayette High School in 1986. During his Lafayette years he was an athlete and an honor student. As an athlete, he lettered each year as a member of the Men’s Swim Team and he was Team Captain his senior year. At the same time, his academic achievements and honors were many. Greg was the recipient of: the Christy Beard Outstanding English Senior Class Scholar Award, Commonwealth Scholar Award, National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation and Youth Leadership Awards. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta and Spanish Honors Societies.

After graduation, Greg set his sights on Johns Hopkins where he received a BA in Psychology, but he was not finished. Greg moved to the University of Louisville Medical School where he received his Doctor of Medicine and then California called. Greg performed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Scripps-Mercy Medical Center (San Diego) where he became Chief Resident.

Greg returned to Lexington in 2001, and he is a Doctor of Internal Medicine in private practice, Drs. Borders, Hood and Associates. Greg has worked tirelessly to contribute to and advance knowledge in many areas of medicine. He is Principle Investigator, teacher and leader in effective, safe chronic pain management. From Frankfort to Washington, D.C., he has worked to raise awareness and understanding of the Opioid Epidemic. Greg has authored over 50 publications and has delivered numerous presentations and lectures to various medical groups covering a variety of topics such as: Narcotics in Kentucky, Past, Present, & Future; Safe Chronic Pain Management; Small Practice Management; Connecting Quality to Medical Practice Goals and Improving Outcomes in Heart Failure and Diabetes Patients. He is also the Principle Investigator and Chair of a quality initiative to promote smoking cessation and lung cancer screening in central Appalachia. 

Due to his dedication to service and his medical talent, Greg was selected for the highest level of membership and recognition as “Master” of the American College of Physicians. In the 100+ year history of the organization, he is only the tenth Kentucky physician chosen for this honor.

In addition, Greg was selected as” Fellow” by the Royal College of Physicians. This is the highest level of membership and recognition for England’s oldest medical college celebrating 501 years of raising standards, shaping public health and improving standards to help lead physicians internationally. Greg is the only Kentucky physician to be both a “Fellow” of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) and a “Master” of the American College of Physicians (MACP).

In conclusion, Greg received the Laureate Award, American College of Physicians. This award honors “Fellows” and “Masters” who have demonstrated, by their example and conduct, an abiding commitment to excellence in medical care and in service to their community and the College. It is the highest award given by a state chapter, in this case the state of Kentucky.