Our Family Medicine Residents

I chose family medicine first and foremost to build lasting relationships with patients and their families, but also because I am excited to maintain a wide breadth of medicine in my future practice. My specific professional interests within family medicine include advocacy, women’s health and obstetrics, preventative medicine, and education.

I enjoy spending time with my husband and cats, trying new restaurants, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, and visiting national parks.

I became a family medicine physician because I am passionate about providing comprehensive, continuous care that addresses all aspects of long-term health including physical, emotional, and social factors. By building strong relationships with my patients, I hope to understand their needs and work together for their well-being.

I love knitting and crochet, baking with my sourdough starter, and trying out new recipes. In my free time, I'm usually exploring new coffee shops, going antiquing, and spending time with my 2 cats and husband. 

I'm interested in caring for patients of all ages and stages of life, with particular focus on urgent and emergency care, obstetrics, hospital medicine, and procedures. I enjoy the variety that comes with managing acute issues, following patients through complex care, and being involved in all aspects of their health.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy volleyball, golf, and lifting weights. I also enjoy grilling out and spending time with my significant other, our daughter, and our animals.

I enjoy helping people of all ages achieve and maintain health by addressing their physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. I hope to treat each patient as a whole person, fostering a compassionate and collaborative relationship with them and their families. I especially enjoy pediatrics, OB care, caring for the elderly, and learning more about integrative health.

I enjoy hiking, Zumba, yoga, reading, and playing the piano, clarinet, and ukulele. In my free time you can usually find me exploring the outdoors with my husband.

I enjoy taking care of patients and families from all different backgrounds and throughout all stages of life. I prioritize getting to know my patients well, in order to effectively take care of them. I strive to form a strong partnership with my patients and families by taking the time to listen, talking through all options, and working with them towards fulfilling their health goals. I have specific interests in women's health, obstetrics, and geriatric care. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and Australian shepherd. I also enjoy hiking, kayaking, reading, and knitting.

My clinical style is comprised of shared decision making and meeting my patients where they're at. I recognize that life can get in the way of optimal health and do my best to consider social circumstances when helping people get the care they need.

In my personal life, I enjoy a variety of creative hobbies including sewing and painting. I also like learning to identify and use wild plants and herbs. On a typical night, I am usually found under a blanket eating popcorn and playing games.

I strive to care for my patients and their families using a whole-person approach, taking into account physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. I am passionate about women’s health, including obstetrics, perinatal mental health, and preventive medicine.

In my free time, I enjoy long distance running, film photography, reading non-fiction and playing tennis with my husband.

As a primary care physician, I am committed to providing comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages. Believing that prevention is key to long-term health, I emphasize the importance of lifestyle interventions and the health of the mind, body, and spirit to support overall well-being. Through education, support, and guidance, I strive to empower patients to make informed choices that lead to happier and healthier lives.  

I enjoy cooking, baking, golfing, and running. In the winter, you can find me and my husband up north ice fishing and snowmobiling.

I enjoy learning about my patients as individuals, which helps me to develop health recommendations that make the most sense for each unique person. I believe that it is my responsibility to teach patients about their health so that they feel comfortable partnering with me in their medical care. 

In my free time, I like playing board games, figure skating, and watching football, hockey, and soccer.

Family medicine provides a unique opportunity to create a partnership with patients during any stage of life. My goal is to have open conversations with people to create health goals as a team. I am passionate about listening to each patient’s story to create trust and understanding. I have specific interests in women’s health, obstetrics, and treating families as a whole.

In my spare time, I enjoy game nights, reading, crocheting, doing crafts, watching sports, and getting involved in community activities. I also love to spoil my nephew whenever I can.

I chose to go into Family Medicine in order to take care of people throughout their lives and to have longterm relationships with patients. So far in my training, I’ve found a lot of joy in women’s health, OB, and LGBTQ+ medicine. I am so excited to continue working with patients by focusing on their goals and promoting a health-at-every-size model of care.

I enjoy knitting & crocheting, exploring Milwaukee neighborhoods and parks, spending time with my wobbly cat, Shakey, visiting friends & family, learning Spanish, and reading books.

I became a family medicine physician because I want to build long-term relationships with patients and their families. I love taking the time to learn each patient’s story and working together on equal footing to build a healthcare plan that is suited to their goals. I believe in treating patients with a holistic approach while taking into account the mental, emotional, and social wellbeing of each individual as well as their physical health. I am especially passionate about mental health, addiction medicine, LGBTQ+ health, and geriatrics.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy cuddling with my cat, Levi, while watching movies and anime. I also love finding new recipes, traveling, rock climbing and attending live music events.

I love caring for patients and their whole families during every age and stage of their lives. I believe it is important to understand someone’s background, family dynamics, and goals and values to adequately know how to best care for their health and well-being. As a primary care physician, I aim to care for my patients holistically, focusing equally on their physical, mental, and spiritual health.

I enjoy spending time with my Golden Retriever, Gideon, volunteering with my church community, and attending sporting events. I also enjoy reading new books, cooking, and baking.

I became a family medicine physician because I love building relationships with patients and their families. I also appreciate the opportunity to practice the full spectrum of medicine, seeing people of all ages for a variety of health concerns. I am especially passionate about providing care to people with addiction and members of the LGBTQ+ community and strive to provide a welcoming space for all.

I love spending time outdoors, whether that be exploring national parks, going on a hike, or spending time on the water with friends and family. I also fill my free time with sports, video games, music, and loving on our Great Pyrenees, Cooper. 

In my practice, my goal is to create a safe environment that facilitates open, honest communication and the development of strong long-term relationships with patients and their families. I believe listening to patients and discovering their story enables us to work together to meet their individual health goals using a holistic approach. I am especially passionate about women’s health and obstetrics, pediatric and adolescent medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

I grew up in southeastern Wisconsin and am thrilled to be back. As a former dancer, I love going to the Milwaukee Ballet performances and staying active with ballet classes and Pilates. I enjoy crafts and like to relax by curling up on the couch with my current knitting, crocheting, or embroidery project. I value spending time with my family and friends and enjoy baking, hiking, kayaking, and paddle boarding with them.

I believe in a collaborative team approach to healthcare with the patient at the center. My goal is to create an enviroment where my patients feel comfortable working with me to plan and achieve their health goals. I have a passion for preventative care, lifestyle medicine, mental health, women's health, osteopathic manipulation, healthcare for all ages, and community service.

In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, doing anything outside, flowers, yoga, playing with my cat, and spending time with my husband.

I believe in the importance of meeting patients on their terms and developing an environment where we can address social, physical, and emotional needs as concerns arise. I am especially interested in the relationship between mental and physical health, where our perspectives help dictate our relationship with ourselves and the world.   Open communication and a non-judgmental attitude are critical in the patient-provider interaction, and I want to help my patients identify, develop, and achieve their health goals in the way that feels right for them.

I enjoy traveling, listening to live music, DJ’ing, reading, LEGOs, and dabbling in different art forms. I’m currently learning more about the world of audio to put together an awesome sound system and would love to hear about your favorite songs!

I strive to empower and work in conjunction with patients to make evidence-based medical decisions that treat their needs in all facets of life — mind, body, and spirit. I fell in love with the diverse patient populations that I have the privilege to take care of, and continue to work towards culturally-competent and community-based healthcare that is accessible to all. I love the intimacy that Family Medicine facilitates, as it leads to strong and lifelong relationships with patients and therefore, in my opinion, leads to better outcomes. My interests for treatment and advocacy include obstetrics and women’s health, addiction medicine, LGBTQ+ health, procedural medicine, community health, and rural medicine.

When I am not in clinic, I enjoy taking my two dogs on walks, to the park, or anything else outdoors. I also enjoy traveling, playing piano, and reading when I have the opportunity.