What I Do
I believe successful patient care occurs when the patient understands their medical issues and the potential treatments, so they can participate in the process to decide what will work best for their life. I strive to make sure my patients feel welcome and comfortable asking questions about their health. My clinical interests include addiction medicine and family medicine.
Why I Love My Work
The patients and professionals I get to work with make every day a great day.
I chose CentraCare because they shared the same vision for addiction patients as I do. I believe patients with addiction deserve the same access to care and services that any other patient with a chronic illness would have.
Getting to Know Me
Outside of work, I enjoy running, biking, harvesting lumber, and woodworking. I also am a self-taught furniture maker with the help of YouTube.
I also do grant work for the State of Minnesota to teach rural doctors how to care for common addiction problems.
Medical Education
University of Minnesota Medical School, Medicine
Internship
University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency
Sioux Falls Family Practice Program, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine - Family MedicineAmerican Board of Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine