Best Primary Care Physicians and Family Medicine Doctors in Ventura, CA

To provide accessible, ethical, and quality healthcare to all in need. To provide equal care to my patients without regard to age, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, culture and religion. To emphasize and educate others on the importance of preventative healthcare.

I pursue overall management of complex medical care.

Being able to take care of the entire family offers a unique perspective and allows me to better manage complicated medical as well as psycho-social issues.

Social responsibility; an individual can make a difference if only they will.

I describe my practice style as caring and think of myself as a health coach and a partner to my patients in their health care. As an internist, I treat diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anxiety, depression, stress management, insomnia, and many other conditions. I'm especially interested in preventative health care, working on getting my patients healthier and treating medical conditions with lifestyle changes, weight management, exercise, and nutrition. In some instances, my methods have allowed patients to improve their health to the point where prescription medications are no longer needed.

I was born in Jamaica, where I completed medical school. I did my Internship and residency at LSU/Louisiana and Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Hospital Ohio, respectively, then came to work in Ventura, where I have practiced for 15 years. Welcome to my new practice with Dignity Health Medical Group on Main Street in Ventura. "Come and Be Well" I enjoy taking care of families and seeing people get well and return to tell me about it.

I strive to create a safe environment to help patients feel heard while working with them to achieve their highest level of health and wellness.

My goal is to empower patients to live the life they aspire to by focusing on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle, and prevention.

I see my work as a vocation and feel honored to be entrusted with guiding my patients on their health journeys. I am committed to providing compassionate, respectful care that honors each persons unique culture, race, and spiritual beliefs. My goal is to deliver comprehensive, holistic health care and education, empowering my patients to take meaningful steps toward a healthier lifestyleone small change at a time!

I pursue overall management of complex medical care.

Being able to take care of the entire family offers a unique perspective and allows me to better manage complicated medical as well as psycho-social issues.