Dr. Clifft graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1996 with a BS Degree. He received his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Nebraska School of Medicine in 2000. His radiology residency was completed at the University of California School of Medicine in 2005 and a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology in 2006 at Northwestern University.

Dr. Clifft is certified by the American Board of Radiology specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology.