As a Family Doctor with over 20 years of experience providing care for patients, I feel fortunate to have found a profession where I can be of service to others. I received a strong foundation in medicine at Georgetown University. I decided to go against the grain by choosing to be a Family Doctor when most of my classmates went into specialized careers. I saw that generalists had the best relationships with their patients. I was drawn to that. So, I left the East Coast and went to Colorado to learn how to be a Family Doctor. The natural beauty of the West was a welcome backdrop.
From there, I moved with my young family to the Berkshires. The practice I opened in Stockbridge (in 2004) presented me with the clear task of building something that reflected what was working in me. I yearned for more than addressing patients’ symptoms; my instincts told me there were other layers to healing.
Developing My Approach
In the early years of my practice, I started to try to minimize the use of medications and began recommending healthy eating, exercise, limiting toxins, and paying attention to the mental-emotional aspects of life. This led to an exploration of holistic approaches including natural medicines and other integrative models. I now have the understanding that new ways of thinking can have real, beneficial results for my patients.
Patients deeply appreciate having a place to bring their concerns where they know they will be heard and where they know they can trust that their doctor will take seriously the task of creating a clear approach to healing that works for the individual. They know we try to find the correct approach, the right balance between doing too much and not doing enough, the approach that encourages healing and looks at the person as a whole being rather than a symptom.
On a Personal Note
My family and I are happy to have made our home here in the Berkshires. My wife and partner of 3 decades drew us back here, the place where she was raised, the place where she has grown one of the best interior design firms in the country with a special love for historic home renovations. My three children and two dogs love the pace and familiarity of small-town country life. I currently hold the official world record for the most ascents of Monument Mountain in one year, uncontested (as far as I am concerned).