Well clearly you're curious so let me tell you a little more about myself...
"If I wasn't a psychiatrist I honestly would still be spending my days finding solutions for people and making them laugh. It's just who I am."
Why did you choose psychiatry?
I've always loved unique and interesting stories. I love telling stories but I especially love hearing the stories of others. I've made a career out of my natural curiosity about people and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
I love psychiatry because it's all about finding creative and unique solutions to help people in addressing some of the most difficult issues in their lives. I can't imagine doing anything else because it allows me to truly help and connect with people in need.
Are you Board Certified?
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
2020 | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2019 | General Psychiatry
Where did you train?
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship:
2019 | Creighton University School of Medicine | Phoenix, AZ
General Psychiatry Residency:
2017 | University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine | Reno, NV
Where did you go to school?
Medical School:
2014 | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate:
2008 | Bachelor of Science | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL
Where have you worked?
2021-Present | Nevada Youth Training Center | Elko, NV
Providing psychiatric care for at-risk youth in a correctional care setting
2020-Present | Northern Nevada HOPES | Reno, NV
Providing psychiatric care for children and teens at a community health center
2021-2022 | Radiance Ketamine Clinic | Reno, NV
Evaluated adult patients with treatment resistance for ketamine treatment
2019-2021 | University of Nevada Student Health Center | Reno, NV
Provided psychiatric care for undergraduate and graduate students
2020-2021 | True North Treatment Center | Reno, NV
Provided psychiatric care for children and teens at a private therapy practice
2017-2019 | Inpatient Psychiatry | Aurora Behavioral Health Hospital | Tempe, AZ
Provided inpatient treatment for patients at a behavioral health hospital
2017-2019 | Inpatient Psychiatry | Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital | Gilbert, AZ
Provided inpatient treatment for patients at a behavioral health hospital
Are you part of any professional organizations?
American Psychiatric Association
Northern Nevada Chapter
2022-2023 | Chapter President
2016-2017 | Resident-Fellow Member
What do you do for fun?
I'm very passionate about a few things; hanging out with my friends, working out, yoga, vegetarian food, and travel. I'm also a little quirky and...
1. I don't have Wi-Fi or TV at home because apparently I love being bored. No, Lol. Honestly I just love listening to podcasts as well as some peace and quiet. 📵
2. I can defeat almost anyone in Harry Potter trivia and it's the one area in my life where I'm a natural. ⚡
3. I'm super attached to my tiny, oddly shaped, funny-looking Ginseng tree. 🌳