"Since 2006, it has been my practice mission to provide high-caliber and compassionate primary care medical services. I enjoy getting to know you, the patient, well and enjoy sharing my knowledge with you, encouraging you, and supporting you as you work on your health goals. My practice interests are varied and I manage all the typical primary care health problems. However, I feel my most important job is to help you prevent problems before they occur. For this reason I really enjoy coaching patients to improve nutrition and other health habits, to prevent and even reverse illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, sleep apnea, depression, arthritis pain, low back pain, and high cholesterol to name a few. I also recognize the connection between what is happening in our lives and our health, and help my patients develop insight into this, too, when it is not clear to them. The goal is for all of us to understand the things in our lives that are preventing us from being our healthiest, so adjustments can be made a little bit at a time. I enjoy reading and remain current on advancements in medicine, and the latest practice guidelines in my field so I can create treatment plans that are up-to-date and personalized for your unique needs. I take pride in operating an independently owned medical office. This gives me the freedom to create an office environment that always puts you first, emphasizing my core values of courtesy, professionalism, and excellence."