My great aunt was one of the first women to attend osteopathic medical school, and my family always had a great respect for this profession that strives to treat the whole person. I attended the same school from which she graduated, becoming an osteopathic physician (DO) and completing an allopathic residency (MD) in family medicine.
The whole-person ideal remains my goal for every one of my patients — I believe you are more than a 15-minute slot on someone’s schedule. I think the most important thing that a physician can bring to a doctor-patient relationship is more time listening and being thoughtful in responding to a patient’s concerns. The MDVIP model allows me more time to spend with you to review your needs and questions.
What I most enjoy about family medicine is participating in your care over a lifetime. In my MDVIP-affiliated practice, we have more time to have deeper conversations about your health and goals for wellness. In my experience, I have found that metabolic health and nutritional health, along with appropriate exercise, are the foundation for improving longevity and health span (a concept referring to the number of healthier, disease-free years of life you could experience).
I also believe that each patient has the opportunity to work to improve their own health issues, often without more medication. Certainly, prescriptions are needed when appropriate, and I’ve always tried to minimize these and only use them when absolutely necessary. I aim to educate my patients about the ability they have within themselves to improve their health. I look forward to working with you to help you pursue living a healthier life.
