I always wanted to be a doctor. I also wanted to be a mother. I remember meeting my husband in medical school and having my son. I immediately found out that the odds were against me. That experience shaped my future goals and purpose. My husband and I worked together to build a life that gave us the balance we needed to bring fulfillment to our family. When I decided to set up my practice, I had a vision in mind to help families and bring back the “personal touch” to medicine. Little did I know that a pandemic would hit and my most vulnerable patients would struggle and even succumb to this virus.
Today, I think I’m looking into the future with maturity and resilience. My family, friends, staff and patients will be my pillars of support but I, in turn, will bring my energy to grow our community together.
Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
I am a primary care doctor and a geriatrician which means I get to be the family doctor for several families in Worcester. It also means I get to meet people at all stages of life with so many fun stories. I’m glad to be a part of their lives.
What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Nancy Chang ; Beef with scallions and house rice
Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
My elder sister, Ada. She keeps reinventing herself. Never a dull day with her.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Dubai
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
John Bon Jovi
What is your best advice?
Stay curious
What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
Become a true minimalist; show my children the world they have never experienced; travel
What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester?
Maxwell Silverman
Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
Sonny Hostin- I think she has had an interesting life and career path.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Here in Worcester, doing the same thing but particularly challenging
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
I read Jeffry Archer books
What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, heart, together no matter how far away
Q: If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Laurie Metcalf
What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
Culture depicted in the different foods and restaurants
What is your favorite smell?
Lavender
Who inspires you to be better?
My mother- RIP
