Dr. Ventura is a native of Timonium, Maryland. He is a graduate of Juniata College and the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Maryland in 1994. Dr. Ventura is certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Ventura joined the practice in 1994. He lives in Freeland, Maryland, with his wife and three sons. His hobbies include watching movies, ice hockey, and playing on the computer.