I am a board-certified dermatologist with professional interests in acne, aging skin, children, eczema, infections, medical dermatology, preventative care, psoriasis, skin cancer and surgery.

Practice philosophy: Healthy skin is important for wellness. I believe in prevention, early detection and treatment. I know that each person's skin health creates an overall sense of well-being and I strive to treat all of my patients as if they were my own family

What are you passionate about? I love figuring out difficult diagnoses and helping patients to improve their skin. Seeing how life-changing our work can be makes every day worthwhile.

If I wasn't a provider, I would be an investigative reporter. When doing research on blood-type tattoos, I really enjoyed delving into the past and figuring out the truth behind what happened. I loved doing interviews, researching old newspaper articles and uncovering an intriguing story.

Why did you become a provider? I have always loved science and figuring out answers to difficult problems. I love helping people solve issues with their skin and figuring out different solutions.

Something I have learned from my patients is that I am so impressed by their strength. Hearing about their daily struggles is very humbling and I am so thrilled with the ways we can improve their lives. 

What are a few of your personal achievements? I have been interviewed and appeared numerous times on both radio and television for my expertise on skin cancer and skin care. 

Honors and awards:

• 2019 Top Doctor in Minnesota Monthly magazine
• 2015-2017 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine