Practicing since 2000
As an interventional cardiologist, I specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of atherosclerosis, with a focus on coronary artery disease. I’m also especially passionate about women’s cardiovascular health and increasing awareness about the unique ways cardiovascular symptoms present in women.
I approach patient care as a partnership. I believe the best outcomes happen when physician and patient work together, sharing responsibility and finding solutions as a team. I make it a priority to meet each patient where they are in their health journey, taking time to understand their habits, needs, and goals. Above all, I lead with empathy and emotional intelligence, creating a space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health.
Our culture and staff. We’ve built a mission-driven, team-based practice where everyone functions at the top of their field. Even in a rural area, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and a full continuum of cardiovascular care. I empower my team — nurses, medical assistants, and nurse practitioners — to lead and collaborate. That allows us to deliver high-quality, accessible care to a large patient population while maintaining personal relationships and strong outcomes.
After growing up in the same small farming community where my grandfather had his first heart attack at just 36, I became determined to help patients like him by bringing advanced cardiac care to people in rural America.
I’m dedicated to providing high-quality, local care. I work closely with referral centers and specialists across the region so that when my patients need advanced procedures, they’re never left navigating the system alone.
I’m also deeply committed to the Carlsbad community. I served on the steering committee for the Carlsbad Comprehensive Plan (which focuses on education, affordable housing, and healthcare), and am active in Rotary Club, Lions Club, and the nonprofit organization Partners in Heart Health, which provides cardiovascular education, supports local healthcare training, and offers scholarships for nursing and allied health students.
Family means everything to me. I love spending time with my partner and kids, traveling and cheering on family members at soccer, football, or softball games.
