I believe the most selfless act a person can provide is to help others through life's toughest times. Working with children requires making medicine fun and easy to understand. I ultimately want to help children get back on their feet so they may live happy and healthy lives.
My background as a pediatric nurse’s aide is what initially made me fall in love with pediatrics. Similarly, through my advanced training, I learned how fulfilling it is to provide specialized care for children. I also value the meaningful relationships that develop between me, my patients and their loved ones.
I am a board-certified physician assistant. I focus on pediatric stem cell transplants and hematology-oncology (blood disorders and cancer).
I have completed research on the Long-Term Effects of Chronic Methylphenidate Use in Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I received my bachelor’s degree in biomedical technology at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where I graduated summa cum laude. I received my master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Albany Medical College, where I graduated magna cum laude.
As a New York State native, I spend my free time catching up with family and friends, exploring new places, going to the beach and watching cooking shows. I played volleyball for more than 10 years, and it has remained my favorite sport.