Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center-Oncology

The field of neuro-oncology allows me to merge my passion for helping people with my interest in solving puzzles. Neuro-oncology involves combining cutting-edge, evidence-based medical treatments with compassion and understanding. My patients inspire me with their strength and resilience when facing a life-changing diagnosis. Im honored that people trust me to care for them. At Dartmouth Health, patients have access to the latest research and clinical trials. This helps my patients and can also help improve the care for others with similar health issues. Its great to work somewhere where people have so many ideas for improving cancer care. Everything we do is with the goal of providing thoughtful, personal care to help our patients get the best results.

I entered the field of multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology because the complexity of these conditions and the care they require appeal to me. People with MS have varied symptoms and are at different phases of their life at diagnosis and throughout their life. These factors require a patient-specific approach to choosing disease modifying therapies and identifying symptomatic treatments. I like to establish a working relationship with each of my patients so that we can have open discussions about their condition. I use evidence-based medicine practices to help diagnose, counsel and treat my patients. I also like to talk with my patients about clinical research that has been done for MS and neuroimmunology. We are learning more all the time. By educating patients about their diagnosis and treatment options, and by including them in shared treatment decisions based on their particular circumstances, we work together to help them maintain or improve their functional abilities throughout their life.

My goal is to provide compassionate and comprehensive orthopaedic care to every one of my patients. As a former athlete, I understand the importance of movement and mobility to each person’s physical and mental well-being. It’s gratifying to see patients heal and recover. Whether it means getting back to work, gardening, or competitive sports, my goal is to help patients return to the life they enjoy. I view my patients as partners in their own care. I encourage them to actively participate in creating a treatment plan to achieve their goals.