Dr. Harris earned a BS in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and a DPM from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine). He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola University Chicago Stritch College of Medicine. He is on the medical staffs of Loyola University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, and Adventist LaGrange Hospital.

Dr. Harris has 42 years of experience in Podiatric Medical education. His interests include pediatric neuromuscular disease, reconstructive congenital foot deformity surgery and pediatric foot and ankle trauma. He is responsible for podiatric medical student education in the fields of pediatric orthopedics and surgery.