I have wanted to be a pediatrician since as long as I can remember. Not just a doctor, but a pediatrician. I remember, when I must have been no older than five or six years old, my sister and I talking about how much we admired our own pediatrician – how we wanted to “be just like him,” when we grew up! So, I went into medical school to become a pediatrician. I became a doctor so that I could advocate for kids. I love children, and I want to help them feel better. After completing my pediatric residency, I chose to further my career by becoming a pediatric gastroenterologist, primarily because I wanted to learn more about the impact of diet and nutrition on health and disease.
When I joined the pediatric sub-specialty group at Swedish nearly ten years ago, I felt fortunate to work amongst a supportive group of like-minded professionals, surrounded by a team that strives to put the patients’ needs first every day. I feel supported in advancing the causes that I feel passionate about, especially ways to bring about health and wellness, through diet and nutrition. Each day I come to work, I give thanks that I have been given the chance to combine my passions and interests through my career. I can’t imagine a better job! At Swedish, I have been given the rare fortune of a career that gives me the daily opportunity to cultivate empathy and community connections, while striving to empower and enable children to lead healthier lives!
Visit the My Why page on Swedish.org for more ideas and inspiration. To submit your ‘why’ email communications@swedish.org.