As a mother, wife, daughter, friend and working professional, I understand the many complex roles each woman plays in her life, the difficulty of balancing life’s demands and the challenge of prioritizing personal wellness.
My goal as a physician is to empower my patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to make the best possible decisions for their own health and achieve their wellness goals. I believe optimal health care depends on a partnership between each patient and her provider based on trust, honesty and mutual respect. I always start by listening to my patients so I can understand their concerns, needs and objectives.
My osteopathic training instilled in me a philosophy of medicine that respects the intricate relationship between mind, body and spirit. Knowing my patient’s story allows me to treat her as a whole person, not just a constellation of symptoms. Equipped with this information, I can help guide her through her medical journey with compassion and understanding, whether that be a wellness exam, illness, pregnancy, surgery, complex medical condition or the natural progression of life.
I love the connections I get to make with my patients and am honored and humbled by the confidence they place in me. I am passionate about providing exceptional care to my patients because every woman deserves quality health care.
I am thrilled to return to my home state of Colorado after many years away. While I’ve enjoyed the experience of living in other places, Colorado has always felt most like home to me.After graduating from high school in Durango, I initially attended Wellesley College but completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at Rice University. I went on to obtain my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, before completing my obstetrics and gynecology residency training at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.
Prior to joining UCHealth, I spent 11 years in private practice in Fort Worth, Texas. I also served as adjunct faculty at the UNT Health Science Center and Texas Christian University medical schools and as a core faculty member for the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Hospital OB/GYN residency program. I’ve always enjoyed teaching and mentoring aspiring physicians. My husband loves to tell the story of how I was even teaching as I delivered my first child!Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time with family. I’ve been married to my 8th grade crush for over 20 years. We have two very spirited children and one ridiculously sweet goldendoodle. When I’m not working or chauffeuring children from place to place, I enjoy family movie nights, binging a good TV series, sewing, yoga, playing what little piano I remember from lessons long ago, jigsaw puzzles, reading, listening to audiobooks and trying to keep my succulent collection alive. My husband and I decided to return to Colorado because we want our children to have the experience of growing up near the mountains where we can make nature a more central part of our everyday lives. We look forward to taking advantage of all the amazing outdoor experiences Northern Colorado has to offer!
Ubicaciones
970.336.1500Cualificaciones y experiencia
- Especialidades
- Obstetricia y Ginecología, Salud de la Mujer
- Idiomas hablados
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Inglés
- Educación
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Doctor en Medicina Osteopática
Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Texas, Facultad de Medicina Osteopática de Texas (2007)
- Certificación de la Junta
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Agencia de certificación Especialidad Año Junta Americana de Obstetricia y Ginecología Obstetricia y Ginecología 2014 - Interés clínico para los pacientes
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Me sentí atraída por la obstetricia y la ginecología porque aprecio la variedad de atención que puedo brindar y la capacidad de cuidar a las mujeres en todas las fases de sus vidas. Educar a las mujeres para promover el bienestar y prevenir enfermedades siempre ha sido una prioridad para mí. Disfruto de la ginecología adolescente, que ofrece una oportunidad única para educar a las mujeres jóvenes y ayudarlas a aprender sobre sus cuerpos, al tiempo que las empodera para que asuman un papel activo en su salud reproductiva. Me apasiona la planificación familiar y ayudar a las mujeres a encontrar la mejor opción anticonceptiva que se adapte a sus necesidades. Me encanta guiar a las mujeres durante sus embarazos y el proceso de parto. También tengo experiencia en una variedad de técnicas quirúrgicas para manejar problemas ginecológicos, incluidas opciones mínimamente invasivas como la laparoscopia y la cirugía robótica. Finalmente, me satisface ayudar a facilitar la transición de las mujeres a través de la menopausia y en sus años dorados. Mis pacientes me sorprenden e inspiran todos los días, y estoy agradecida por la oportunidad de ser parte de sus vidas.
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