Delmar Pediatrics

As a child growing up in Massachusetts, I was positively influenced by my own pediatrician who cared deeply about his patients. He made office visits fun for me, was a resource of valuable information and it was apparent he truly loved his career. At a young age, I thought about a medical career. I worked part-time in high school and college at a physical rehabilitation center and suburban hospital to learn about the medical field. I provided basic assistance and skilled care to patients, performed EKGs, drew blood for lab tests and changed dressings.

I was raised on the coast of Maine, the youngest of five children. My father was a radiologist and often quizzed me on the x-rays he would read. I loved baby-sitting, playing with children and sometimes acting like a kid. I excelled at science. All these factors naturally lead me towards becoming a pediatrician.

Married to Jim, four energetic children actively engaged in our community and really keep us busy! When I was 9 years of age, my family moved to a rural setting. There, as the oldest of six children I had the unique opportunity of caring for chickens, geese, a pony and a cow as well as younger siblings!

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