Seattle / Washington / United States
I was born and raised in a rural area near Boulder, Colorado. I live in Seattle with my son and our French bulldog, Taco. I pursued a career in medicine as that’s what inspired me in the fourth grade when I learned about life sciences. Although I love my work, I have varied outside interests including cooking, going to spin class and traveling whenever possible.I grew up benefitting from medical care outreach. My personal values align well Kaiser Permanente’s belief that medical care should be accessible, affordable, and excellent. I chose my specialty based on its unique combination of relationship-based care for better outcomes and the procedural/surgical aspects of improving patients lives. It is always rewarding to help patients navigate their choices and strive toward best possible results. I strive daily to provide personal and thoughtful care to my patients. It is a privilege to be involved in their lives and to hear and understand their perspectives. I am interested in womens health, maternity and high risk obstetrics care, teen care, minimally invasive surgery, and issues around contraception and fertility. I am privileged to be a part of my patients’ lives and experiences, and to have the opportunity to make things better. I have also served in a medical capacity in several different countries. I am an avid spin cyclist, go on yearly trips abroad for yoga, love cooking classes, and wine tasting. Recently, I began a new hobby involving glass mosaic art. I am passionate about traveling. Music is also an important part of my life and makes nearly every experience better. I started a rooftop garden a few years ago and have been able to supply some of our summer produce each year. I also love walking my dog, Taco, around our Capitol Hill neighborhood and Discovery Park.
