I am both a passionate neonatologist and healthcare simulation educator, as well as a pediatrician and the medical director for skeletal dysplasia within the Skeletal Health Center. As someone born with a physical disability—a rare type of skeletal dysplasia—it has been my goal as a physician to give back and help future generations of babies and children lead healthy, happy lives. I was inspired to pursue medicine by my own surgeon, Dr. Steven Kopits, whose care had a lasting impact on me.

In my role in the Skeletal Health Center, I provide comprehensive, whole-child care with a specific focus on children with skeletal dysplasia. I closely monitor each child’s growth using skeletal dysplasia–specific growth charts, screen for medical complications associated with their condition, and assess overall health and development. Just as importantly, I spend time supporting families—answering questions, helping them understand what to expect over time, and coordinating care with the right specialists so they don’t have to navigate this journey alone.