Faculty

Areas of Interest:  I am a strong believer in the versatility of Family Medicine and the positive impact strong primary care can have on a community.  I am interested in improving the quality of primary care through high-quality resident education, healthcare policy changes, and the improved use of clinical informatics.

Hobbies:  As a lifelong resident of New Jersey, I am a fan of sweet corn, Jersey tomatoes, and the Jersey Shore. When not cooking or eating new foods, you'll find me traveling, at a live show, or just jamming out to my vinyl collection at home.

Why am I passionate about Family Medicine? I love that Family Medicine provides me with a thoughtful perspective on holistic patient care. Establishing continuity relationships with patients in multiple care settings allows you to understand what barriers they may face as a complete individual, and affords you a unique opportunity to solve those problems.

Areas of interest: Resident and medical student education, reproductive health, procedures

Hobbies: Collecting house plants, leisure reading, hosting friends and family at my home, trying new restaurants, binge watching true crime documentaries, traveling whenever possible

Why am I passionate about Family Medicine? I love the idea of being able to treat whoever walks through our practice door, regardless of age, gender identity, or reason for the visit. I also truly appreciate the mission of family medicine that not only treats any given illness, but the whole person in front of them. Caring for patients throughout the age spectrum also allows for long-term and meaningful relationships with individual patients or whole families which is an absolute honor.

Areas of Interest:  I love teaching medical students and residents as I strive to provide excellent care to all patients regardless of socioeconomic status or background. My practice primarily focuses on high-risk and surgical obstetrics, prevention and investigation of maternal mortality, women's health, resident wellness, as well as community health, prevention, and outreach. I currently assist medical students in the residency application process through a company called Residency Success, working with them on their application strategy, personal statements, and interview skills. In the past, I have volunteered on several medical missions to both Honduras and Ecuador. I hope to continue doing mission trips through global health initiatives at Cooper.  

‚ÄãHobbies: When I'm not at work, I enjoy exercising, seeing live music and Broadway shows, photography, traveling, playing acoustic guitar, singing, and spending time with my family and friends. I also have two rescue cats who allow my husband and I to live with them.  

Why am I passionate about Family Medicine? I grew up in a very small, rural community in northern New Jersey where one Family Medicine physician took care of everyone. I always admired his ability to make every patient feel as though their particular issue was his specialty, be it a tearful infant with a cough, an adult female struggling with a pregnancy issue, or an elderly male with hypertension. I find the challenge of interacting, building rapport, and caring for patients across different age groups to be emotionally and intellectually stimulating on a daily basis.  Family Medicine also allows me to form long term relationships with my patients (and their families). I look forward to meeting you so we can work together to not only meet, but surpass your health goals!‚Äã