Byron J. Hoffman, MD

I became a dietitian because I enjoyed learning about food science in college and have always wanted to make a difference in how people view food. From an early age, I knew that I wanted to help others build a healthy lifestyle. I love to cook, try new foods and discuss recipes. My work as a lifestyle educator prepared me for dietetic training. My philosophy is to meet my patients where they are currently. I hope to be their nutrition coach, teacher and cheerleader, enabling them to feel empowered to improve their overall health through lifestyle changes that work for them. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, entertaining friends and family, hunting, and fishing. Other hobbies include gardening, swimming and yoga.

I believe pain management is essential to achieving a meaningful quality of life. I treat a wide range of pain conditions from acute post-surgical pain to chronic musculoskeletal disorders, cancer-related pain and neuropathic conditions. I also have a special interest in treating pain in children. My goal is to help empower patients to regain physical and psychological health and function while at the same time decreasing reliance on passive therapies and medications.

I began my journey to an advanced practice provider as a certified nursing assistant in 2003. I became a registered nurse in 2005. I have loved being a nurse in various settings including women and children's health, perioperative services, wound care and adult intensive care unit (ICU). I valued the experience that years in nursing afforded me and desired to reach beyond that potential. The natural next step was to become a family nurse practitioner. I am honored and count it a privilege to care for members of our community in this role. My approach to care is heavily patient centered. I believe that successful care stems from creating and facilitating meaningful trust and relationships with patients and their families. With this approach, we can create small goals that are stepping stones which pave the way to better outcomes. I absolutely love that in my rural clinic setting I am afforded the opportunity to care for patients from what I like to call "womb to tomb". I offer and enjoy prenatal care through geriatrics. This allows me to truly care for the whole family. I am passionate about providing empathetic and holistic care for the members of this community with a smile and a listening ear. Outside of work, I am most content when surrounded by my family. Though we have a wonderful permanent home, my family often says home is wherever we are together. I have been married for over two decades to my high school sweetheart and we have two wonderful daughters. In terms of interests, I love to read. A great book can take you on extraordinary journeys..