Philosophy

 

I consider myself a leader among a generation of psychiatrists who aim to learn and grow in response to changing cultural values and lessons of the past.

 

I tend to value permissiveness and acceptance, and appreciate human diversity, in my practice. I strongly believe that the most important qualities of an effective doctor are honesty, humility and humanity.

I am open about the justifications of my medical recommendations, and my recommendations are always a collaborative decision between my patient and I.

I am a firm believer in the importance of patient education and autonomy, and as your psychiatrist, my goal is to provide you with the agency to make your own health care decisions with full transparency.

Training & Honors

 

University of Washington
Medical Residency in Psychiatry
Distinction in Advanced Psychopharmacology
Outstanding Teaching Scholar Award

SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree
Outstanding Achievement in Psychiatry Award
Alumni Association Research Award

Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree
Concentration in Biostatistics & Epidemiology

University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree
Honors Degree in Neuroscience

Background.


I am originally from Long Island, New York. I studied neuroscience, biology and health care management at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. I completed my honor's thesis at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center conducting research focused on Parkinson's disease. 

After completing my undergraduate degree, I continued my medical research for a few years. I went to graduate school at Thomas Jefferson University in 2012, receiving my Masters in Public Health. My graduate research focused on mental illness among LGBTQ+ identifying youth.

After graduate school, I attended medical school at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. I realized my passion for psychiatry, and decided to apply for medical residency in psychiatry. I received my Doctor of Medicine (MD) in 2017.

I moved to Seattle in 2017 to train at the University of Washington for medical residency in psychiatry. During training, I recognized my profound interest in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and teaching other residents about psychiatry.

Since residency, I have continued my involvement in teaching psychiatry residents as a faculty member of University of Washington.