Clinical Interests
Disaster psychiatry & emergency preparedness
Care Philosophy
Psychiatry offers a wonderful chance to understand patients' stories. As a psychiatrist working in emergency settings and with patients managing chronic medical illness, it is my role to make sure that patients are heard and respected and promote their control over their mental and physical ailments during moments of crisis and vulnerability.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors in the mountains but also can be found swimming and traveling during any down time I have.
Public Speaking
Yes
Integration of psychiatry and behavioral health in general medicine
Decisional capacity
Covid-19 association with mental illness
Psychological wellness of medical providers and clinical resilience
I also enjoy writing Op-Ed's on mental health topics and have authored pieces with The Hill, KevinMD, and Newsweek. I am also a standing contributor to Psychology Today.