St. Luke's Center
"Without our health, we have nothing." A favorite mantra of my very wise (and very instructive) grandmother, I was taught to appreciate the value of good health at a young age. Today, this translates to my medical practice where the well-being of my patients is paramount; every day I strive to achieve the best outcomes possible. I take a pragmatic and tailored approach with each of my patients' conditions, using the most current evidence-based medicine, to foster collaborative, accurate and informed treatment plans.
I am an advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant trained physician with board certifications in internal medicine, general cardiology, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, as well as adult echocardiography. I treat cardiovascular problems from general complaints to complex diseases, including systolic and diastolic heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, coronary disease, pulmonary hypertension, and more. My patients range from previously healthy athletes who experience cardiac symptoms to those in cardiogenic shock who may require emergent circulatory support pumps and heart transplant. At St. Luke's University Health Network, I appreciate working with a skilled and collegial team of medical practitioners, as well as trainees including students, residents and fellows. Participating in the education of future health care providers is an honor and a privilege and helps create a stimulating academic environment at St. Luke's.
Outside of work I enjoy family time, discovering new restaurants and live music - I am a lifelong guitar player and always enjoy getting out to shows.
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