I'm double-boarded in internal medicine and pediatrics (Med-Peds) and specialize in hospital medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. As a Med-Peds hospitalist, I provide treatment for children and adults admitted to the hospital for acute medical conditions.

My interest in pediatrics began in high school after my first encounter with children living in under-resourced conditions. While in medical school, I enjoyed the relationships I developed with patients and their families during their hospital stay. Though I don't always have the chance to establish long-term relationships with my patients, I know that hospitalization is an impactful time for any patient. I consider it a privilege to care for and advocate for them in a complex medical system.

My role as a hospitalist is to partner with patients and their families to pursue the next best steps for them. I strive to communicate clearly, advocate for patients and their families and provide care that aligns with their values.

I’m proud to have received several teaching awards, including the Morris Green Teaching Faculty Award from the pediatric residency program at Indiana University in 2023, the Med-Peds Faculty of the Year award from Indiana University in 2023 and the Internal Medicine and Pediatric Medicine Clerkship Faculty Awards from the medical students at Indiana University in 2023. In 2021 and 2022, I also received the Red Shoes Award for excellent clinical care at Riley Hospital for Children. In 2022, a multidisciplinary team I led and worked with created a separate service line to accommodate hospitalized Afghan refugee children while they were resettling. For that work, we received the Indianapolis Business Journal's Community Healthcare Heroes Award for our service to Afghan Refugees during Operation Allies Welcome.

Outside the hospital, I enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks, drawing and painting, tending my vegetable garden, and spending time with my family and friends. I also love trying different cuisines and learning about cultures from all over the world. I’m a Hoosier, born and raised, but I’m excited to live in Cincinnati!