Why did you become a healthcare provider?
To help and provide care to those in understood areas as the area I grew up in.
What attracted you to a community health center for your practice?
Growing up we received our healthcare from a community center and I remember how nice they were and helpful and I always said one day I would work in an office like the one I use to be a patient.
What do you enjoy or find most fulfilling about caring for patients?
The ability to communicate with patients in Spanish and being able to understand some cultural beliefs.
Do you have any children? If so, what are their ages?
Yes, I have a son, age 29.
If you could be anything else, what would it be?
Homicide Detective.
Do you have hobbies or a way you would like to spend your time away from work?
I enjoy spending time with my grandbabies. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, and short getaways to California and Vegas.
Do you have a favorite book, movie or TV show?
My favorite show is The First 48
My favorite movie- The Notebook, Titanic, Silence of the Lambs
Anything else you would like to share?
I have an 11 year old Poodle (dog) that thinks he is human.