I practice the full scope of primary care in the office.  This includes children from newborn through adulthood, men and women.  I perform routine well-child exams/vaccinations and adult preventative and gynecological exams, in addition to visits for illness, injury and chronic problems like diabetes.  I have additional training in gynecologic procedures, fertility, and first trimester OB care.  I also perform basic skin procedures and biopsies.

I offer same day/next day appointments which are always with YOUR doctor (me!)  After- hours visits are available by prior arrangement.  For newborns, I offer a home visit a few days after you’ve been discharged.

Routine phone calls are returned within one business day and only by me (not an assistant). Established patients are able to call my personal cell phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week for more pressing health issues.

I email directly with patients about non-urgent issues.  Most of my patients are surprised at how effortless it can be to receive prompt medical advice directly from their physician.  Although you should allow one business day for a response, most emails are returned in just a few hours.

I respect your time.  You won’t waste it in a germy waiting room.  Patients are scheduled far enough apart that your appointment will begin on time.  In fact, I don’t even have a waiting room!

As a courtesy, I bill all insurance for you.  While I’m in-network with several insurance plans (see current list under New Patients), I can also bill out-of-network plans for you.  If you’re without insurance, I offer a significant discount for same day payment via cash or check.

I will provide you a “medical home”—one location where you can receive care for most of you health issues and one physician who is helping you coordinate the care you may receive from other providers or specialists.

I aim to empower you to take a lead role in your healthcare.  I will help you understand your illnesses or your risks for developing illnesses.  I will encourage you to set goals for your own health.  I expect you to (and I will help you to) maintain a current personal health record.

I prefer to rely less on pharmaceuticals and more on healthy lifestyle.  I have a passion for nutrition and the concept of “food as medicine”.  I welcome your questions about vitamins and supplements.

I refer to a wide array of both traditional medical specialists and alternative providers and feel comfortable collaborating with them to provide you the best healthcare.