My philosophy of care is to partner with patients to make a care plan that facilitates recovery to help them return to normal work and personal activity.
Prior to joining UCHealth in 2015, I completed a residencies in Preventive Medicine and Public Health at Loma Linda University and Occupational and Environmental Medicine at University of Colorado. Why UCHealth? When I was a resident physician at University of Colorado, I worked with the occupational medicine physicians and found them to exemplify the thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable practice of occupational medicine I strived for. I felt that such a group would help me grow as a newly trained occupational medicine specialist. Why did you get into this profession? I was interested how injury and illness prevention is applied in the workplace. I enjoy learning about all the kinds of work people do and thinking about how that work fulfills needs, promotes happiness or otherwise contributes to society. Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and family, fitness, skiing, camping, hiking Family/Volunteer information: Husband, son, daughter
Locations
Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Occupational Medicine, Bones, Joints and Muscles, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders, Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains, Environmental Health, Injuries and Wounds, Poisoning, Toxicology, Wellness and Lifestyle - Occupational Health
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
- Education
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Residency
University of Colorado (2015)
Residency
Loma Linda University (2005)
Masters of Public Health
Loma Linda University (2005)
Medical School
University of New Mexico (2001)
Undergraduate
University of Virginia (1997)
- Clinical interest for patients
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Evaluation, treatment, and prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Research interest for patients
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How to design sound drug-free workplace policies in the setting of legal recreational marijuana. However, I am not engaged in research activities currently.
- Insurance
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