About Me

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Biography

My spouse and I moved to San Diego in 2001 from the Midwest (Kansas City, Missouri). Having grown up in the Midwest (Nebraska) it was a longtime dream of mine to live as close to the coast as possible (I wanted to be an oceanographer when I was growing up). I eventually decided medicine would be a great way for me to combine my love of science with my desire to work with and help others.

About my practice

I have an avid interest in health maintenance, including nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention. My style of medicine is to work with you as a member of your health care team, providing advice and encouragement to keep you as healthy as possible.

How I thrive

Bicycle riding, photography, painting, and my dogs, Baxter and Flash, help me keep life in perspective. Travelling to new areas, experiencing different cultures, and volunteering for equality causes are important to me. I value diversity in my practice and my life.

Diabetes

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