I came to my life long vocation in Medicine, through the humanities. As a bright student with a love for novels and history, I was invited into the world science and found us humans infinitely more interesting and complex. 30 years in I have never looked back — I still love practicing medicine and in particular, working with patients to understand their health.
Wether as starting out as the first female provider in a practice, to running my own solo practice to be employed in a hospital system, I have seen many iterations of healthcare and have unfortunately experienced its complex and dysfunctional evolution. To find DPC (Direct Primary Care) at this point in my career is refreshing opportunity to practice medicine in the way I believe. To be able to serve my patients in an affordable way that allows plenty of time for thoughtful, considerate and effective care. Not just dispensing medications or ordering tests, but having a conversation — that is care I believe in.
I am the mother of 3 adults — we have traveled the world together in more ways than one, and it has been the most joyful experience of my life. Although I tease them that it may not be as much fun as when I got to make all the decisions — seeing them as adults is continual joy as well. I have forged many long term relationships with patients who have become friends and those connections enrich my life. My strong curiosity about life and how the body and mind are best cared for keeps me learning and growing as a person and as a provider. Through reading and conversations, I hope to make a difference in sharing this knowledge and experience with my patients.