Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. Providing care to patients when it is convenient for them is my ultimate goal. Getting thorough, appropriate healthcare can be challenging - and I want to mitigate the challenges. 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 discuss all current guidelines for the patient and, together with the patient, make a collaborative care plan. Primary care providers should be current on evidence-based practice and follow guidelines set by corresponding governing bodies. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I have two children, three dogs, two cats, and a partridge in a pear tree. I enjoy reading, walking, and doing yoga in my free time.