She enjoys taking care of a diverse population with a wide range of medical problems that we see as an academic medical center.
"The other factor that is just as important is the team at SLU Hospital, including the nurses and staff," she says. "They are some of the best with whom I have had the privilege to work and it makes doing my job so enjoyable."
A cardiothoracic surgeon, she says her favorite part of the job is working in the operating room. "Performing cases in the operating room allows me to apply specialized, minimally-invasive skills in a manner that I find both challenging and enjoyable."