I grew up in a farming
community located 45 miles north of Malibu
in southern California.
After high school, I went to work with my father as an ironworker. Two
years later, I joined the US Army and was trained as a combat medic. I
graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine (MEDEX
Northwest) in 2001. I joined the orthopedic team at the University
of Washington
in 2003.
What do you most enjoy about
your work?
I enjoy taking the time
necessary to address the needs the patient. One of the most fulfilling
aspects of job is to see someone come into clinic with a real problem and after
working with them through a course of treatment options, whether they are
surgical or non-surgical, see them leave with a positive outcome.
I also enjoy the growth I see
in every resident, PA student, and medical student that rotates through our
service.
What is your treatment
philosophy?
As a healthcare provider, it is
important I address each patient individually and to develop a plan that leads
to the best outcome for their specific problem.
What are your interests outside
of medicine?
I enjoy spending time with my
family and watching my children grow. I also love traveling and fishing.
What is the focus of your
teaching efforts?
My focus of teaching is to make sure that every resident, PA student, or
medical student that passes through our rotation becomes a better provider due
to the experience they have gained by the time spent with us.
What do your most recent
research efforts focus on?
Currently I am working on a
project with Dr. Seth Leopold based on the outcomes of MIS knee replacements.
My long term goal is focused on
the utilization of the experiences of the elderly to enhance the experience of
secondary education.
What is the focus of your
clinical efforts?
My clinical focus is fairly
broad but my main area of practice is hip and knee arthritis.