Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. I love the challenge of finding the cause of disease, treating them as well as preventing them. I love seeing positive results and improving the quality of peoples lives. 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? The role of a primary care provider is to take into account the entire health history, life style, diet, and putting it all together for a well rounded, evidence based decision on treatment. Many patients have had several providers such as specialists and it is important to keep up with those visits to have a complete picture of the patients health and needed treatments. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? I have been working in healthcare for many decades and am now making time for things I enjoy. I have an Arabian gelding, age 19, and have had him since he was a baby. I want to spend more time with him. I have grandchildren I would like to be more a part of their lives. I love being out in nature and live in a beautiful area of the country.