My grandfather practiced medicine in North Dakota for 40 years. His dedication to his patients inspired many, including me. With a collaborative, evidence-based, and patient-oriented model of care, Kaiser Permanente aims to provide the highest quality care in the United States. My goal is to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care emphasizing a strong patient/physician relationship both in the acute setting and in the setting of clinic-based continuous care. My specific medical interests include comprehensive cardiovascular care, coronary artery disease and coronary interventions, and structural/valvular heart disease and interventions. I enjoy being part of a symphony of providers and staff members who see patients through an array of difficult cardiac issues. I have received innovation awards for promoting a team approach to patients with complex heart disease. Our team performed many of the first transcatheter heart valve procedures in East King County.