Welcome to Northstar MD

The idea to start a website came during my residency training when I found appointment times drastically too short for full discussion of everything my patients needed, especially when it came to nutrition. Frequently, my patient and I left the visit feeling unfinished. During one of my rotations, an orthopedic surgeon had a professional website that was set up to explain procedures and provided various information for patient education. I thought this was a brilliant resource, but with the demands of residency, never had the time to explore the possibilities for Family Medicine.

Now that I have started working as a board-certified physician, I find the need to pursue this project more important than ever. My vision is to write on various health topics as well as share helpful resources. I am passionate about cooking and will also share recipes I have developed over the last decade that have helped my significant other and me to eat healthy homecooked meals despite long hours and shift work. My other passions are public health and travel medicine, so those topics will also be covered.

The name Northstar represents my mission to provide stable guidance in your wellness journey.