Practices at Carlsbad Location and Las Cruces Location
I care for patients with everything from straightforward arrhythmias all the way to highly complex conditions. My work includes catheter ablation, pacemakers and defibrillator implantation and extraction, watchman implantation and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
When patients come in, I want them to know that my team and I are going to provide care that is both comprehensive and individualistic. Heart rhythm disorders come in many different forms, and no two patients are the same. My goal — and our goal as a team — is ultimately to provide not just quantity of life, but also quality of life.
The very first time I thought about becoming a doctor was in sixth grade, when I did a science fair project on the cardiovascular system. That project came from my mom, who is a nurse. She raised me and my two brothers as a single mom, working incredibly hard, and I grew up hearing about patient care throughout my entire childhood. Her work ethic and her career in healthcare were a huge inspiration to me. I combined that influence with my specific interest in the heart, and a path toward cardiology felt natural from there.
I want patients to know that they will always receive individualized care. Heart rhythm disorders exist on a wide spectrum, and I take the time to understand where each patient is in their health journey so we can find the right approach for them specifically — not just a one-size-fits-all solution.
I’m married with four children, and we are a very active family. We love being outside, traveling, playing sports and rooting on our local teams. Having my kids grow up here in this close-knit community — and being part of its future — is something I find incredibly important and satisfying.
