Arna Buljko, DNP

With over 22 years of experience, Christine believes that becoming a family nurse practitioner has allowed her to empower patients to be their healthiest selves. Christine credits her parents as the biggest influence in her life. “My mom taught me to think of others first, work hard, and accept and love all people. My dad taught me to have gratitude for every day.” In her free time, Christine volunteers with the Girl Scouts and enjoys hiking, running and spending time with her family. I try to truly listen to patients and treat others as I would want my own family treated. I believe in individualized care that considers the whole person.

Katharine has always wanted to work in healthcare, and realized early on that hands-on, direct patient care was her passion. Becoming a certified nurse practitioner allowed her to expand her skill set to include diagnosis, treatment, and consultations. For Katharine, the best part of coming to work each day is connecting with her colleagues and having the opportunity to meet and speak with patients. She feels very fortunate to have had excellent mentors throughout her professional and personal life that pushed her to excel and strive for excellence in life. In her free time, Katharine enjoys traveling and outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, and anything to do with water; she also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity.

Dr Dizon’s background in health education during college, along with support and encouragement from his family, cultivated his passion to become a physician. His fascination with neuroanatomy led him to specialize in neurology, where he finds motivation and fulfillment in the challenging task of diagnosing and treating conditions, allowing him to make a meaningful impact on his patients' lives. Dr Dizon speaks fluent Tagalog (Filipino), the national language of the Philippines; he comes from a family of “foodies” hence he enjoys traveling with his family exploring different cuisines. In his free time, he is a trap-shooting enthusiast and enjoys introducing others to the sport.