About Me
What I find most rewarding is building relationships with patients and knowing my work can make a difference — whether through providing reassurance, improving health outcomes or simply listening and being present.
I pursued a career in medicine because I saw it as a field that combines intellectual challenge with compassion and service. I was inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives, support patients during vulnerable moments and help improve their quality of life.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors and staying active. Whether it’s going for walks, hiking or spending time with family and friends, these moments help me recharge.
Experience
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant
- American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
My Locations
75 Beekman Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
Insurance Accepted
Please see below for all insurers contracted with the University of Vermont Health. Inclusion in this list does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service. For behavioral health services, coverage may differ from medical benefits — even if your insurance plan is accepted. All patients are encouraged to contact their insurer to confirm coverage before scheduling.
- Aetna
- Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)
- Anthem (formerly Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- Carelon (formerly Beacon) (excludes Commercial HMO, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna (as part of MVP Strategic Alliance)
- Cigna UVMH Medical Plan
- Coventry Health Care / First Health
- Emblem Health - GHI Family Health
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes NY Health Benefit Exchange products)
- 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)
- Workers' Comp (NY and VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last updated: 5/28/2026