Caring for patients as their physician is an honor, a privilege and a challenge. I always treat my patients as if they were family; with kindness, compassion, honesty and respect. I enjoy getting to know my patients, teaching them about the nature of their illnesses and working with them to formulate a treatment plan. My goal is to de-mystify the process of diagnosis and treatment so that patients are able to assume responsibility for their health and to actively participate in their care.