My training and my philosophy focus on helping people maintain and improve their function. This often requires taking into consideration physical, mental, emotional, vocational, and social factors while treating an underlying condition or mitigating its effects. I believe, in all the conditions I treat, that it is extremely important for people to take ownership of their health and work as partners with their treatment team to maximize the benefit they receive. It is a privilege to be a physician and help people improve their quality of life.