I was born in Madison, Wisconsin, and grew up in Maplewood, Minnesota. As a young person, I was always fascinated by the human body and used to study my mother’s anatomy book as a child. I have a special interest in ultrasound and pregnancy care. In fact, while in college, I spent time assisting with a prenatal fitness class, where my role involved listening to fetal heart rates. That experience helped to form my interest in obstetrics. I believe that compassion and good listening skills help us to best care for women.

What I enjoy most about being an OBGYN physician is the opportunity to care for women over the long term.