How many years have you been practicing and where did you graduate from?

I graduated in 1978 from West Virginia University. I began practicing in 1978.

What do you enjoy most about serving Appalachian Mountain Health patients here in Western NC?

I enjoy the warm environment, serving diverse patients, having enough time to spent with each of them

What is your approach to patient care?

I try to engage with patients on a personal level, to determine the specific diagnosis, and to prescribe medications cautiously

What is one piece of health advice you find challenging to follow yourself?

Getting enough exercise

What is your favorite local restaurant?

Binions in Hendersonville

Do you have any special interests?

Woodworking, music, gardening

What languages are you fluent in?

English