GILBERT JOHN S,DO

About Elizabeth Stockwell With a love of science, Elizabeth Stockwell, Au.D., knew in high school she wanted a career in health care. The specific path became clear to her during her undergraduate course work. “I chose a major in speech language pathology and those classes introduced me to audiology,” she says. Elizabeth graduated from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology. She then earned her Doctorate of Audiology at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. She has worked at clinics specializing in ear, nose, throat, speech, language and hearing care. Her philosophy as a provider is to deliver patient-centered care. “I want to ensure that patients feel comfortable with the care that they are receiving and that their care will help them reach their goals,” Elizabeth says. Being flexible and creative is an important part of working with patients, she says, adding that it is common for her to change her treatment plans to better meet the goals and needs of the patients. “I understand that no two patients are the same and I want them to feel confident in their goals and the plan to meet those goals,” Elizabeth says. One of the most important lessons she has learned from her patients is the importance of communication. Elizabeth says, “As an audiologist, assessing communication skills is an important part of my job, and my patients have shown me that communication is what connects us to others.” In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My mom is one of the influential people in my life. She is a teacher and seeing the way she cares about her students has impacted the way I interact with my patients. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? My first real job was as a Helpdesk Consultant for Information Technology at Saint Mary’s College. This job taught me a lot about technology, persistence and patience. What is your favorite food? Movie? Favorite food: everything bagels Favorite movie: Lady Bird What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best subject: English Worst subject: chemistry If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would love to sit down with Taylor Swift, because her music has been a large part of my life since childhood. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I am passionate about music and the arts. I had a dance minor in undergrad and I enjoy watching live performances when I am able to. What are your hobbies, interests? I enjoy reading, crocheting and spending time with my friends, partner and cats. Do you have pets? I have two cats, Auggie and Benji. What is something most people don’t know about you? I lived in Ireland for four months.

About Dr. Yuen From an early age, Dr. Sonia Yuen was impacted by her father’s passion for medicine. “It was contagious,” she says. “I tried to keep an open mind about future careers during college, but medicine was the perfect career to combine my love for helping people, learning science, performing art through surgery and teaching.” Sonia actually comes from a long line of physicians, including her grandfather, father, siblings and many cousins. As an otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist, Dr. Yuen treats people surgically and medically with a broad range of conditions that can affect their ears, nose, mouth, throat or neck. She loves the intricate connections of the head and neck region and explains, “All these structures contribute to how we communicate with the world – through facial expression, sight, hearing, speech, smell, taste, etc. – and it is my privilege to help others with issues in these areas.” She chose to practice at Beacon because of the friendly team of people and the excellent care they provide. “Medicine is such a team sport,” she explains, “and to be able to work with such an all-star team is a dream come true.” When asked about her philosophy for practicing medicine, Dr. Yuen believes in open, honest communication and empowering her patients with information that helps them make decisions together. She also recalls the words of her mentor and asks herself: If he or she were your family member, what would you do? “I’ve found myself often saying that it’s my privilege to care for others – young and old,” she says. “People are entrusting me to use my medical knowledge and skills to help better their lives, and I do not take that lightly. I believe that if I treat my patients with the same care and attention as I would for my family members, then I will have tried my best.” In Her Own Words Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My husband has been on this adventure with me through college, medical school, research years, residency, and parenthood. I’m grateful for all the sacrifices he’s made for my career and all the advice he’s given me. Our journey together has made me a more well-rounded person, and I credit all my accomplishments partly to him. To say I married up is a very large understatement. What is your favorite food? Movie? What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My husband always laughs at me because it’s hard for me to say I have favorites – I love a lot of things! One of my favorite foods is a Chinese eggplant dish that I always look for when I’m at a Chinese restaurant. I enjoy watching Netflix documentaries while I exercise, and we like watching Marvel and Disney movies. My best subjects in school were science and art, and my worst was social studies. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? It would be amazing to meet and talk with Barack Obama. He’s a great speaker and his passion for the world is evident. Making decisions that impact the world at such a level is such a weighty burden, and it would be incredible to hear how he dealt with that. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? What are your hobbies, interests? My faith and family help center me, and I am very interested in sustainability and caring for the environment. I hope to keep expanding my vegetable garden year by year and grow some fruit trees!

About AngelaAs early as kindergarten, Angela knew she wanted to be a nurse. By high school, she had developed a passion for biology, anatomy, and physiology, and made the final decision to pursue a career in medicine - the first in her family to do so.At Beacon, Angela gets the opportunity to serve a broad range of patient needs each day, serving as a primary point of care for many. "I learned that listening to patients, and obtaining a good health history, are just as important as accurately interpreting test results," she says. With that in mind, she adds, "I put my heart and soul into my patients, treating them as I would my own family."She chose Beacon because, she says, "Beacon is well known for their integrity and compassion." As a Physician Assistant, she notes, "I have been able to work with a group of physicians who are well known for their excellent medical care, while learning a new niche, and continuing to expand my knowledge and skills."In Her Own WordsWho is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? My mother, who is dedicated to both her family and her career.What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Bagging groceries at Martin's. I most remember working every weekend, and pushing carts in the heat of summer and in snow during the winter.What is your favorite food? Movie? My favorite food is popcorn. Favorite move is A League of Their Own.What were your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Best: math and science. Worst: Language arts.If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased), who would it be and why? I would have dinner with my high school softball coach, and thank him for his dedication to the team - and for his patience with me.In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Exercise and self-care.What are your hobbies and interests? Biking, running, baking and decorating cakes and reading.Do you have pets? Yes. Two dogs, a cat, and a fish.What is something most people don't know about you? If given the opportunity, I would play softball professionally.