What I Do
I believe in the importance of collaborative care, partnering with my patients to prioritize their health goals and what they value most in life.
My clinical interests include full spectrum family medicine, preventive medicine, gynecology, geriatrics and addiction medicine.
Why I Love My Work
I enjoy getting to know my patients, hearing their stories and learning about their lives. I was motivated to go into health care because of a desire for lifelong learning and the ability to use my knowledge to help others. I found that medicine was the perfect career to combine those two goals. I chose family medicine because the specialty cares for the entire family, and understanding a home life, helps me to provide comprehensive care.
Getting to Know Me
Outside of work, I enjoy dabbling in various crafts, such as quilting and crocheting. I also started my first garden this year and have been finding joy in watching it grow and come to life.
Research & Publications
LaFond, M., DeAngelis, B., & al'Absi, M. (2024). Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal and autonomic nervous system biomarkers of stress and tobacco relapse: Review of the research. Biological psychology, 192, 108854. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2024.108854
Medical Education
University of Minnesota Medical School