Education
- High School: Memorial Senior High School, Houston, Texas, 1966
- College: Southern Methodist University, 1970
- B.A. Chemistry, Phi Beta Kappa
- Medical School: University of Texas, Southwestern – Dallas, 1974
- Internship: University of Texas – Houston, 1974-1975
- Herman Hospital and M. D. Anderson
- Residency: University of Texas – Houston, 1975-1979
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Association, 1979 to Present
- American Medical Association, 1979 to Present
- Washington-Burleson County Medical Society, 1979 to Present
- American Urological Association
- American College of Surgeons, Fellow
- Texas Urologic Society
- Texas Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
- Trinity Medical Center, Board of Trustees, 1989-1998, 2000 to Present
Board Certification
- American Board of Urology, 1981
Personal
- Hometown: Hallettsville, Texas
- Spouse: Sandi (Denison) Appelt
- Children: Daughter – Pharmacist, Son – Radiologist, Daughter – CPA
