Personal Interests:
I love to be outside running, hiking, camping, or skiing and enjoying the Seattle area’s natural beauty with my family and friends.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in OB/GYN?
Reproduction and reproductive health are often fundamentally tied to people’s well-being and quality of life. I chose Ob/GYN because I am passionate about delivering the best quality reproductive healthcare to help individuals live their best lives. I love building relationships and partnerships to help people get the best care possible and make health care choices that are most aligned with their values, preferences, and goals.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by connecting with patients and by working collaboratively with colleagues in medicine and public health who are committed to creating positive change in the world.
Research & Clinical Interests
Research Interests:
Health services research
Family planning and contraception
Prepregnancy health care and maternal health
Health disparities and equity
Person-centered care
Patient-provider communication
Shared decision making
Measurement of patient-centered outcomes
Clinical Interests:
General gynecology
Minimally invasive surgery
Family planning
Contraception
Board Certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2007
Licensure:
Washington, 2011
Education & Training:
Advanced Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Veterans Administration Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D), Seattle, WA, 2015
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2013
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 2005
MD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2001
Memberships:
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Society of Family Planning
Publications: My NCBI Bibliography
Date Joined UW Medicine: 2011
Languages: English, Spanish
