It is my belief that the relationship between a physician and a patient is a partnership. This partnership is based on mutual trust and respect that is earned, not given. As an MDVIP-affiliated primary care physician, I have more time to develop closer relationships with my patients. Spending that extra time with my patients affords me the opportunity to know the patient as a person, not a disease. I have the opportunity to know and better understand a patient’s life, history, health, family and work – any of which can affect the patient’s well‐being – mentally, emotionally and physically. A patient is much more than a diagnosis or a test result.

Working together, we can formulate a wellness plan that can work for you and your life. There are no right or wrong choices – only choices that can hopefully work best for you and your family. A patient knows their body best, so their thoughts and concerns matter to me. There are often many ways to approach a health issue. As long as there is an understanding of the options and the risks and benefits, the choice a patient makes will be respected. 

As your personal physician, I will have the time to be there when you need me. I will also be able to help you and your family navigate what has become an increasingly complex healthcare system and help support you through the challenges of modern medical care.

With nearly 20 years of practicing medicine in the Charleston community, I have built relationships with many specialists. I may be your internal medicine doctor, but I also have interests in hepatology (diseases of the liver). And my MDVIP-affiliated practice offers services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. My goal is to provide you with an experience that will exceed your expectations for a doctor’s office.