"I chose Family Medicine because I wanted the responsibility of being the patient's 'doctor'. ...Patients tend to see the one physician who is responsible for overseeing all their care as 'their doctor', and I consider that a privilege and an honor."

Education: BS Biology, University of Central Oklahoma; MD, University of Oklahoma

Honors: graduated first in class and summa cum laude for undergraduate degree

Interests: procedures, pediatrics, patient education

Hobbies: golf, grilling, basketball