I love practicing medicine because it combines my passion for life-long learning and desire to help others. As an internist, I see adult patients with various conditions, from obesity to diabetes, heart and lung disease, musculoskeletal pain, women’s health and mental health.
I’m originally from Fairfield. I began my career as a hospital-based physician in New York and Maryland, but I have returned home to practice primary care medicine. Though I treated acute and clinically ill patients in the past, I wanted to focus on creating long-term relationships and emphasizing preventative medicine.
I did my first two years of medical school abroad, and while I was there, I got to go on medical missions to areas where people lacked basic health care. I then completed my clinical rotations as a medical student and residency training in New York. This time in my life taught me how to adapt and flourish in different environments. I learned more about different cultures, and the challenges that physicians and their patients face on a daily basis.
I think that my patients see me as friendly, dedicated, honest, and compassionate. I know that going to the doctor can be stressful, but I try my best to help them feel comfortable. I take my time to help patients understand their condition and options. We work together to form a personalized treatment plan, and keep up to date with their screening tests. Helping patients improve is always fulfilling, whether it’s from a recent infection or controlling blood pressure or cholesterol levels. I keep myself up to date on the medical advancements to help educate and provide the best care I can.
Outside of medicine, I really enjoy spending time with my family, especially watching my young daughter learn new things. Together we love exploring new places and music.
