Dr. Aldrich is native of Syracuse, New York. He attended Florida State University and was a member of both Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honorary societies. He next went to Auburn University and obtained a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He practiced psychology for nine years in Boston, MA, then left to attend Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at UAB Selma Family Medicine Residency. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine. He has been practicing in the Wetumpka community since 2001.