Southeastern Wound Healing Center

My interest in medicine developed over time. My original plan was to study engineering in college, but I quickly realized I enjoyed learning biology, chemistry and human anatomy. I spent some time shadowing a family medicine and vascular surgeon in my free time and volunteered at a free clinic which further solidified my interest. Upon graduating from college, I worked as a med tech for a year administering medications and insulin shots and later that year was accepted to Penn State for medical school. I believe that the patient's care and interest should always come first. My goal is to advise and to provide as much information about their diagnosis and treatment options as possible in a way that is easy to understand. My hope is that this facilitates the shared decision making process so we can arrive at a treatment plan that works best for the patient. When I am not at work, I enjoy watching various sports, running and learning new things online.

Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services is a comprehensive behavioral health care organization. It serves the southeastern North Carolina counties of Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland. Founded in 1964, the organization conducts various programs for children and adults. Its programs are designed to assist people to increase their skills and abilities, improve the lives of persons and families suffering from substance abuse and help restore a positive outlook. Located in Lumberton, N.C., the organization provides a range of outpatient, inpatient, day treatment, case management, substance abuse, crisis intervention, respite care, supervised living, residential treatment, and consultation and educational services. It also provides assertive community treatment and several vocational services.