About Me

I grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, enjoying the outdoors throughout the seasons. A strong interest in the human body and interpersonal connections lead me to explore the practice of medicine. I received my medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine. Following that, I completed a residency in internal medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. I feel very fortunate to have found such a great fit for a career.

About my practice

A lesson from medical school that I am reminded of daily is that "the patient has all the answers." I take this to mean that listening to a person's story allows me to make the right diagnosis and treatment plan for that person. While it takes time to listen, we can get to the answer more quickly in the long run. Having previously practiced primary care, I now focus solely on addiction medicine. It is an honor to work with people who have substance use disorders, to hear their stories, and to provide guidance and treatment at a time of need.

How I thrive

Family, friends, and the outdoors are big components of how I thrive. I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, swimming or going for walks in the forest with our dog. Monthly dinners with girlfriends are a great check-in and a way to explore new restaurants in Portland.