About my practice

The field of medicine has always interested me. As a combat medic in the U.S. Army Reserve, I went to work every day with a desire to learn more and do more. Becoming a physician assistant seemed to be the natural next step in my career path. I enjoy being in family practice, as this field allows me to work with my patients as a team to determine how best to meet their health needs.

To stay up-to-date with research and practice recommendations in my field, I attend conferences, read medical journals, and participate in my professional organization, the American Academy of PAs. Being in the U.S. Army Reserve also keeps me connected to the work I enjoyed so much as a medic.

It was the supportive and tight-knit community that attracted me to Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. I feel grateful to have become a part of such a well-regarded organization.

I look forward to talking to my patients and getting to know them as individuals. My philosophy of care is to approach each person with a a spirit of collaboration and to provide information that allows them to be involved in decisions about their treatment.

How I thrive

I stay physically healthy by practicing hot yoga, hiking, jogging barefoot on the beach, scuba diving, and participating in a variety of other water sports and outdoor activities. To stay emotionally grounded, I enjoy traveling to new places to broaden my perspectives on life, and I try to remember to smile when life presents me with challenges.