Jessica Canlas-Doan, DO

Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. A passionate doctor isn't just someone who "likes medicine." It's someone whose commitment shows up consistently in how they think, act, and care for other people. I genuinely care for my patients and enjoy seeing them take control of their health with guidance that I provide. 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 serve as the central hub of a patient's whole-person health - integrating physical and behavioral health rather than treating them as separate systems. As a PCP one's physical and mental health are intertwined and therefore look look at the patient as a whole and treat both aspects of their health and one impacts the other. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time, I love to travel with my husband in addition to trying new recipes to cook or trying new restaurants. I also enjoy spending time with my husband and my dog. I also started back into reading, so you can always catch me with a good book on the cough with my doggy.