About Me
I was inspired to pursue medicine in high school, driven by a love of science and a deep interest in how the human body works. Coming from a family of educators, teaching has always been important to me, and I value sharing knowledge with my patients, colleagues and future health care professionals. I enjoy reading, learning and teaching whenever I can.
Women’s health care has long been a passion of mine. I am often sought out by other providers for help with challenging Pap smears, understanding abnormal results and determining appropriate next steps. I have also taught many individuals how to perform contraceptive procedures, including IUD and Nexplanon placement, and I am particularly skilled at understanding and managing potential contraception side effects.
My passion for pediatric care grew from raising my four children. From infant nutrition and developmental milestones to sports physicals and well‑child exams, I enjoy supporting young patients as they grow and helping them become the healthiest versions of themselves.
Family is central to my life and helps keep me grounded. I enjoy attending my children’s sporting events, spending time together by the water or in the snow and playing board games. We prioritize family meals and love cooking and trying new recipes together. If I had to choose a hobby, it would be sourdough bread baking — a perfect blend of science, patience and continuous learning.
I value sharing knowledge with my patients, colleagues and future health care professionals.
My Locations
159 Margaret Street
Suite 100
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1874
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health Network. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. Please contact your insurer to determine your benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Beacon (Value Options) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Coventry / First Health / Aetna (excludes HMO, EPO or QPOS)
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange products)
- GEHA - The Affordable Network
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)
- Humana / Choice Care Network
- MagnaCare
- Managed Physical Network (MPN)
- Medicaid (VT and NY)*
- Medicare*
- Multiplan / Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS) / Beech Street
- MVP
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 11/15/24
Experience
American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)