As a sports medicine physician, I enjoy caring for musculoskeletal issues in patients of all ages, body shapes, and sizes. I am committed to the principles of Health at Every Size providing weight neutral and inclusive care. As an experienced pediatrician in our community, I have a special interest in the young athlete and strive to support health and physical fitness at an early age. My goal is to keep my patients active and healthy throughout their lives. Clinical interests include medical management of osteoarthritis, acute and overuse injuries, growth plate fractures and female athletes.

What are your top achievements?

I consider the following to be my top achievements: • Assistant professor of orthopedics, University of Minnesota • Team Physician, Gopher Athletics • Medical co-director, TRIA Women's Sports Medicine • Former medical director, TRIA Pediatric Orthopedic Program • TEDx Talk: “How We Can Change Youth Sports Culture” • Advisory board member, Her Next Play • Former executive board member, Positive Coaching Alliance – MN Chapter • Former executive board member, Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Chapter • Arthritis Foundation medical honoree, 2016 • Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 • MSP Magazine Top Doctor 2021, 2022 • Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor for Women, 2014 I am also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine.

Education

• Medical School: University of Kansas Medical Center – 1999

Training

• Fellowship in Sports Medicine: Hennepin County Medical Center – 2011
• Residency in Pediatrics: University of Minnesota – 2003
• Residency in Pediatrics: University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital – 2003

Certifications

•  Am Bd of Pediatrics
•  Am Bd of Pediatrics-Sports Medicine