Why Plant-Based?

I majored in molecular biology in college, but I also studied graphic design, because I had been drawn to fine arts since childhood. My passion for both science and fine arts is what drew me to a career as a physician; I saw these two disciplines work in harmony in the medical field. I appreciate this even more as a physician practicing internal medicine, since treating patients isn’t always an exact science. It requires finesse and nuance that only comes with experience. I find this is particularly true since, as it’s often said in health care, patients don’t read the medical textbooks—they often present differently than the way we’re taught in the classroom. There’s much more art than science involved in patient communication and education, which is imperative to being a successful physician. That’s one of the things I love the most about practicing medicine.