Since early on I have always loved science and never thought of any career other than being a physician. I was drawn to dermatology because I find it fascinating that internal health is reflected in the skin. The practice of Dermatology involves making diagnoses through training of the eye as well as viewing pathology under the microscope, and additionally, it encompasses surgery and other in-office procedures.
Before dermatology, I completed an internal medicine residency and Board Certification. I discovered that I enjoyed procedures most of all, which led me to a fellowship position in clinical dermatology research ,followed by the 3-year dermatology residency and Board Certification. Additionally, I’ve always been creative and have always loved art, traits that run in my family. In fact, I’m the only physician, but my siblings and children are all very creative in both visual arts and music.