I have always enjoyed helping and getting to know others, and medicine allowed me to do so in a way that combined my love of science and lifelong learning. The true joy of being a physician is developing relationships with patients and tailoring medicine to their unique life journeys. To be entrusted with someone’s health is a great honor. I value a physician-patient relationship based on kindness, respect and honesty. I enjoy getting to know patients and finding ways to treat and prevent medical conditions in a way that fits their lives. I believe that medicine must be individualized to have the greatest success, which is why it is so important to know your patients. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter and dog. We love to be outdoors as much as possible. You can find us hiking, camping or listening to live music in the Triangle during our free time.