OhioHealth Physician Group Colon and Rectal Surgery

The Polaris Surgery Center features some of the area's finest board certified surgeons, including a highly skilled surgical team trained in all areas of pre-operative and post-operative care.

We provide compassionate medical treatment for patients with respiratory conditions and sleep disorders to help improve quality of life.

As a psychologist, I specialize in providing effective psychological treatments to adolescents and young adults who have experienced the recent onset of a psychotic disorder or are showing warning signs of being at risk of developing a psychotic disorder. These treatments, called empirically supported treatments (ESTs), are crucial to helping patients manage their specific mental health condition(s). My philosophy involves placing the patient at the center of all care decisions and helping them accomplish their personal recovery goal 'm fortunate to work at the Early Psychosis Intervention Center, where I'm part of a multidisciplinary team that provides specialty care for individuals with psychosis. Knowing the value of using a team-based approach allows us to provide the most comprehensive care possible to our patients. In my research, I focus on understanding factors that contribute to suicide risk among individuals with psychosis. My goal is to improve suicide risk assessment and develop novel treatments to help individuals with psychosis manage suicidal thought hat I love most about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the sense of community. I enjoy working with others who are equally passionate and dedicated to improving patient care, which includes the clinical psychology doctoral students I get to mento n my free time, I enjoy hiking, exercising and spending time with my dog.