What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? My passion for being a healthcare provider stems from wanting to change and improve people's lives. When this happens, I feel emotionally rewarded and satisfied. I love to develop interpersonal relationships with my patients so that I am better able to understand them and their concerns. I believe that this enables a strong patient-provider relationship and helps me to provide exceptional health care. In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? A primary care provider should manage all of a patient's health issues, both physical and mental, with care and compassion. They need to be someone that a patient can rely on with any questions or concerns. The goal should be to focus on the overall well-being of the patient. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I have been a PA in primary care and internal medicine for the past eight years and have most recently received my doctorate in medical science. I love to spend time with my family. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, outdoor activities, and reading a good book.