Wake Specialty Physicians LLC

I have always been drawn to the “why.” My undergraduate degree is in neurosciences and anthropology with a minor in linguistics, so I have always had a fascination with trying to understand people, relationships and disease pathology. These interests naturally led me to a career in medicine. I truly believe that Family Medicine doctors are the foundation to healthy communities by leading by example, providing education and fixing broken societal foundations. As a first-generation American and the first person in my family to go to medical school, I am very accustomed to explaining complex medical problems and pathology in a way that anyone can understand. I truly believe in treating my patients like family and meeting patients where they are in terms of their health, emotional state and resources available to them is important to me as well. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring new places, both locally and afar. Running, cycling and hiking are my preferred methods to cover these miles. My son, Jasper, was just born earlier this year so my time is currently spent going watching him grow and explore the world.

Although a nurse at heart, I knew my soul ached to serve patients in a deeper way by being an advanced practice provider. Supporting patients in an expanded way was my motivation to care for other as a provider, such as by advocating for their health, providing evidenced-based interventions to them and walking with them towards a holistically healthier lifestyle. When I am in a patient’s room, I like to focus on them and nothing else. It is important to me to treat every patient like they are my family member and to make sure they feel important and heard. For each visit, I make a point to sit down, ask questions, and review my patient’s situation in detail with them while working to determine a plan of care that will work for them. It is important for me to explain care in a way that patients understand and to provide information that will help support them in their journey to health as well. Every person in our community plays an important part, and I am grateful to serve our community members in the role as a primary care provider. When I am not at work, I enjoy traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants, watching baseball and serving the community with my local church.