Having been brought up in a family of physicians, I learned early on that there was something special about having the tools to make a positive impact on a person's life. Although many professions can lead to this, the patient-physician relationship allows you to see the product of that partnership firsthand. I strongly believe in empowering the patient to make good decisions. In the era of the Internet, the physician's role has transitioned from being the owner of the information to being a curator. By building a strong patient-physician relationship and using evidence-based medicine, I tailor a treatment plan for the individual patient. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, cooking for the family and spending time with my daughter.