I chose to become a physician assistant because I wanted to use my love of science and learning to help people reach their health and wellness goals. My areas of special interest include primary care, urgent care and preventive medicine. My approach to patient care is to form a trusting professional relationship with each patient, encouraging open communication and providing education to allow for shared medical decision making. I love working in primary care and developing a partnership with my patients, working together and helping them to make decisions which will positively impact their health. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.