Meet Our Pediatricians

I am proud to be a native Arizonan, born in Phoenix and raised in the scenic locale of Cave Creek, Arizona. I moved to Tucson in 1999 to pursue my undergraduate degree in Physiology at The University of Arizona. Falling in love with Tucson during my undergraduate years (as well as my husband), I’ve permanently settled in this beautiful city. As a die hard Arizona Wildcat, I was thrilled to be able to complete my medical school training, Pediatric Residency, and a year as Chief Resident of Pediatrics at The University of Arizona (Go Cats!).

After completing my Residency and Chief Resident of Pediatrics year, I joined the Pediatric faculty at The University of Arizona/University Medical Center. I relished teaching medical students and residents and thrived on seeing these budding physicians grow and learn under my guidance. In the last three years of my academic career, I became the Medical Director of the newborn nursery Banner University Medical Center (formally UMC). I particularly enjoyed taking care of both the mother and the newborn infant during this crucial time.

After almost seven years in the academic setting, I realized that the additional non-patient related responsibilities associated with an academic career were rewarding, but were keeping me from focusing on what I love most, taking care of patients. Making this realization, I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity to join Mesquite Pediatrics. I was personally drawn to Mesquite Pediatrics due to their uniqueness in offering care in a smaller, more patient-orientated practice that would allow me to provide the best quality care for my patients and their families.

Outside of the office, I enjoy reading, exercising, traveling, and spending time with my wonderful husband and two very active children. Our family enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping and snow skiing. In addition, my husband and I are die-hard University of Arizona Athletics fans, but most enjoy attending Men’s Basketball games.