I chose to become a physician to marry my interests in science and patient wellness. My strength is understanding the patient’s story, charting the course to a better outcome and advocating for the patient along the way. My general philosophy is that the best outcomes are achieved through teamwork with the patient and other caregivers playing important roles. My areas of clinical interest include adult medicine as well as chronic illness and prevention. Aside from medicine, my interests are hiking, traveling with family and spending time with my dogs.