As a Family Practice Physician with 25 years of experience, I take pride in caring for patients from childhood through senior years. My primary focus is on providing compassionate, comprehensive care to every family member. I am known for taking the time to listen.
I firmly believe in the bio-psycho-social model of medicine, where the whole patient is treated in context of their physical, mental and social well-being.
I took over Parker Medical Center from Dr. Marchese, a respected family physician, in 2004.
I enjoy birding, camping, hiking, nature and all my pets, from cats and cockatoos to snakes and turtles. I have a wonderful wife and a daughter who attends the University of Arizona. Many of my patients knew her when she was a baby.
Owner- Parker Medical Center, Ltd.
Board Certified- American Board of Family Medicine
Residency- Methodist/Mercy- Sacramento, California
Medical School- College of Human Medicine,
Michigan State University- East Lansing, Michigan
Undergrad- University of California, Los Angeles- Los Angeles, California
I started my career as a Physician Associate with Parker Medical Center in 2009. I enjoy caring for my patients with compassion and with the latest up to date medicine. I have known many of my patients for years which has allowed me to understand their health better. Patients know me for my easygoing nature and my ability to laugh and smile with them, all while giving them top-notch care. My goal is always to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
A little about me. I'm passionate about travel, live music, and exploring new places. When I'm not out on an adventure, you can find me hitting the golf course or getting my workout in. I'm an avid reader, always looking for my next great book, and nothing beats quality times spent with my husband and friends.
Certified- Physician Assistant
Master of Physician Assistant Studies- Rocky
Mountain College- Billings, Montana
Undergrad- University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
I joined Parker Medical Center in 2025. I started in healthcare as a nurse working in the Neuro ICU. I wanted to do more for people, so I applied to ASU's DNP program and started my nurse practitioner (NP) career in primary care and hematology.
My favorite part of being a nurse practitioner is really connecting with people to help them achieve their goals. This allows me to easily empathize and work together with them to conquer challenges. I specialize in care for adults and seniors and enjoy listening to them so I can give them the best and most compassionate care possible.
I love animals, hiking, genealogy and genetics. I used to race bicycles, but now I'm happy just playing with my cute dogs. My favorite vacation spots are Hawaii for snorkeling with sea turtles and Europe for the amazing history.
Certified- Adult and Geriatric Medicine
Doctor of Nursing Practice- Arizona State University- Tempe, Arizona
Undergrad- University of Texas at Arlington- Arlington, Texas
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