About us

I grew up in Valdosta, GA, where close-knit communities shaped my approach to care. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, where I became a lifelong Bulldogs fan, and later went on to pursue medical training at Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah.

I take a practical approach to primary care focused on preventing illness, protecting heart health, and managing chronic conditions in a way that aims to minimize medications whenever safely possible. I also support mental health alongside physical health to help patients reach their goals. In addition, I have a focused approach to treating obesity and its related conditions.

I believe healthcare works best when it is consistent, clear, and collaborative. I manage as much of your care as appropriate to reduce unnecessary referrals and keep things simple and convenient for you. When specialized care is needed, I stay actively involved to ensure everything remains coordinated and aligned with your goals.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active, traveling, and flying I hold a private pilot certificate and spend time in the air whenever I can!

I was raised in Valdosta, Georgia, where a strong sense of community first shaped my interest in medicine and service. I studied at the University of Georgia before earning my medical degree from the American University of Antigua, then returned to Georgia to complete residency training in Macon and Moultrie. Today, I practice in Atlanta, where I care for individuals and families across a wide range of health needs.

My work in primary care spans preventive health, acute issues, and long-term condition management. I focus on delivering care that is straightforward, thoughtful, and tailored to the individual drawing on evidence-based medicine while staying attentive to each patient's priorities and day-to-day realities.

I approach medicine with the belief that good care should feel organized and accessible. Whenever possible, I address concerns directly within the practice and help patients avoid unnecessary complexity.

Outside the office, I spend most of my time with family and remain closely connected to the community I serve in Atlanta.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist and completed my residency training at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.

Over the course of my career, I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including roles at Greenleaf Center in Valdosta and Behavioral Health Services of South Georgia. I have been in private practice since 2001 and am a member of the American Psychiatric Association.

My clinical interests include treatment-resistant depression, including the use of TMS therapy and Spravato, as well as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit disorder, substance use disorders (including Suboxone treatment), and geriatric psychiatry.