I went into medicine to use my knowledge of biology to improve people's lives. Infectious Disease allows me to treat a myriad of different pathogens and disease states, providing variety to the challenges I face on a daily basis. I strive to explain to patients the details of their infection or risk of infection and to include them in the development of a plan to manage their condition. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, reading, playing sports, and working out.