I always knew I wanted to work in medicine but wasn’t sure which specialty. Kids won me over in the pediatric rotation during my medical training. I also knew this was the career for me after working as a camp counselor for children with cancer. Now, I’m a pediatrician who can’t imagine working with anyone other than children.

I serve as the Community Health Services Network's medical director for the community-based primary care practices of Cincinnati Children’s.

My goal is to help families raise children to be successful adults who are healthy, joyful and able to have meaningful relationships. To do this, I develop partnerships with my patients’ families. I enjoy getting to know each of my patients—along with their parents, grandparents and siblings, too.

After residency, I spent seven years working in a practice in rural Alabama before deciding to return to Cincinnati Children’s. I was eager to further pursue my interest in improving the quality of care provided in our local communities. My colleagues and I want to understand systems of care to help practices deliver care more reliably and effectively for all patients—especially those with special healthcare needs.

I specialize in treating children with medical complexities. I help parents coordinate care and make sure they understand medical jargon about their children’s conditions, so they are well prepared.

During my free time, I enjoy running and spending time with my family, including taking trips to Canada.