He is a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Pilsen, majoring in general medicine. He received postgraduate specializations in internal medicine, endocrinology and sports medicine. He originally worked in the hospital ward, later in an outpatient practice, where he still works today. Since 1984, his main field has been sports medicine. After years of working at the Institute of Sports Medicine, he now works in an outpatient clinic for sports representation. For three decades he had in his personal care representatives in speed canoeing, with which he participated in top world competitions, including 3 OG. He worked part-time for many years in the emergency medical and rescue service.

Since 1991, he has been teaching at the Palestra High School and, after its establishment, at the Palestra University until today. He is a member of the Department of Biomedical Subjects. He is the author of the school scripts First Aid, Nutrition and several electronic study aids.

In his free time he enjoys physical activities, especially mountain hiking, skiing and cycling.