General cardiology with a specific interest in risk factor management, heart failure, coronary artery disease and patient education.
Credentials
Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Experience
After 20 years as a cardiac RN, I returned to school and trained as a nurse practitioner. I have worked exclusively in cardiology and bring expertise and experience through all aspects of cardiac care from acute hospitalization, outpatient follow up to cardiac rehabilitation.
Philosophy
Working together with patients, their families, and our cardiologists as a team to provide the highest degree of personalized cardiac care and treatment.
Personal Information
I am an endurance athlete who has completed more than 30 marathons as well as many long distance cycling events and tours, which my husband and I continue enjoy doing. I enjoy spending time with my three grown children as well as travel, skiing, and hiking.
In the Community
I have been a volunteer for the American Heart Association, coaching a group to complete a half marathon run as well as captaining a team for the Heart Walk for many years. I have volunteered with the Cascade Bike Club for Bike to Work month.
Training
Seattle University (masters in nursing) | Seattle, WA
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31 patients rated this physician.
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Reviewed on February 11, 2020 It was very good. She opened the door to a pending new issue.
Reviewed on October 14, 2019 Pleasant & knowledgeable - listened & responded carefully.
Reviewed on August 5, 2019 Very helpful with some ideas about my concerns & what to do about them.
Reviewed on October 31, 2019 I felt like it was a waste of 545 copay and my time.