Geoffrey Wayne Hoover, MD

I chose family medicine because you get to treat the whole person and not just focus on one certain specialty. I really love treating chronic conditions - it lets me treat the whole person and not to say, "Well, I can only treat this. You need to see somebody else for this." I also like the fact that no day is going to be the same. You get to treat chronic conditions, acute illnesses, all ages, the whole family. I want patients to know the care I'm delivering is individualized, the best fit based on our relationship and on evidence-based medicine. The most gratifying part about practicing medicine is relationships. I love talking about life with patients, getting to know them, their families and their circumstances and letting them know you're with them for life. You get to see their good times, their bad times and be there as a sounding board for them.

I decided I wanted to go into medicine because I want to be there for my patients just like nurses and providers were there for my family during a difficult and scary time in our lives. As a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery, I enjoy doing surgery because it is a unique way to care for patients to be able to fix something immediately. I am motivated by helping my patients. I strive to always give patients my time by listening to them in order to build partnerships in their care.

I like being in the operating room alongside the orthopedic surgeon. I find it calming, and I enjoy working with my hands. It's nice to be able to go in and fix something and have that positive feedback. I want my patients to know that I'm gonna put my best foot forward, and I'm ready to work hard.