I chose to become a doctor because medicine had always fascinated me since I was a kid. I love working with people and I need to stay intellectually challenged “ this career provided all of that. My approach to care is preventing disease with a healthy lifestyle. Preventive medicine is key, and when we cant prevent, treat each patient as a whole person, not just by their disease and symptoms. Outside of work, I enjoy running, camping, baking, and, when possible, mixing those with my dogs, family, and friends.