My favorite part of practicing medicine is relating to my patients, and using my knowledge and skills to positively impact their lives. I feel my medical training and experience as well as my life experience as a wife and mother are invaluable in helping me relate to and serve my patients. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their families and I believe that familiarity gives me a great advantage in helping my patients maintain health, and diagnosing and treating illnesses as they arise. I like to work together with my patients and whenever possible educate them in ways they can take responsibility for their own health.