I’m a physician specializing in pediatric emergency medicine. I strive to provide an individualized approach to each patient and family to treat patients the way I would want my family treated. Coming to the Emergency Department is often stressful, so actively listening to and collaborating with families when providing medical care to their children is important to me. We provide care to all patients and strive for equity. We see those who are critically ill, injured, chronically sick and those with everyday illnesses. We aim to provide the best care to each of these groups of people.

My desire to become a doctor began early in life and grew stronger after working for several years as a patient care assistant in a rural Ohio hospital. I discovered the importance of seeing patients as individuals and listening to the story of their medical journey. It was then I realized my commitment to this field. The children I cared for won me over during medical school, and my goal to work with children was confirmed.

Pediatric care has become my passion. As a medical student, I was honored to be inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. This award recognizes those who stand out for providing compassionate care. I am proud to be a member of this group of leaders.

As a researcher, I study injury prevention. Injuries are the number one cause of death in children, and most of them are preventable! My research aims to understand and mitigate risk factors for all types of injuries, including firearm injuries, all-terrain vehicle accidents and poisoning.

When I’m not at work, I like to visit national parks, hike and camp with my husband and kids. I also enjoy running the hilly streets of Cincinnati.