I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA area. I was inspired to become a pediatrician because of care our family doctor provided to my brother as he battled asthma. I have been married to my husband, Patrick, for 15 years. We have a 6-year-old daughter. I received my medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. I am certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and I am an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH. I am also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.