Being a Physician

When I approach a patient with any active or potential disease process, I review the Evidence-Based literature for differential diagnosis and treatment plans including medicines, blood work, imaging , diet, exercise, or surgery. As a family practice physician trained in behavioral health, I educate the patient and their family on the risks and benefits of all the treatment plans we discuss. The patient is an active participant in choosing the plan that works best for them, and one which they are sure they will be able to follow. After the initial intake visit I provide Osteopathic therapy and teach yoga poses specific to the individual. This is obviously a time consuming process, and usually takes a few weekly visits to refine.

It is, however, extremely effective. Patients experience not only a reduction of the symptoms that brought them to the doctor in the first place, but also an increased overall sense of well being. As a physician this process allows me not merely to diagnose illness and prescribe treatment, but also to witness the complex biopsychosocial nature of health. Having seen the benefits of this process, I could never practice any other way.