Ever since I was a young child, I knew that I wanted to be a pediatrician. The joy of working with children and watching them grow and develop makes me excited to come to the office every day! I also enjoy the opportunity to promote and celebrate my patient's health and successes, and I consider it an honor to be entrusted with their care during periods of illness. I feel that open communication and mutual respect with the parent and child is one of the most important parts of medical care, and I strive to work with families to develop a partnership that will allow us to make the best medical decisions for the child together.