Primary care providers are often undervalued in terms of appreciation, recognition, and overall impact on health & wellness. But they're often times, our starting point for our health journey, and can be one of our biggest advocates with specialists. Nick falls into this category. From the very first moment I met Nick for my new patient appointment, I knew for once I had found someone who truly looked at me as a whole person and not just individual symptoms.

I am a military spouse who grew up as a military brat, so I have had the opportunity to navigate a number of different healthcare systems across the US. I came to Nick with known medical issues and a number of worsening symptoms and concerns. Nick sat with me and truly listened to my journey, my concerns, and questions. He validated everything I was experiencing, making sure I knew and truly felt like he was on my team now.

When I wanted to pursue a hysterectomy due to my worsening endometriosis, Nick knew the challenges I would face requesting that procedure at my age, so he was proactive is ordering labs to take to my OBGYN and ensured my referral was thorough, documenting all the methods of management I had already tried. Thanks to that proactive and thorough approach, I was able to get the procedure done in a timely manner and alleviate my symptoms.

In addition to his wonderful bedside manner, Nick is a dedicated investigator. When you bring your concerns to him, they're not just in one ear and out the other. Nick truly listens, asks thoughtful questions, and investigates every concern to the fullest extent he can. He always ensures I show up to my specialists thoroughly prepared with labs and imaging already performed and documented histories of my symptoms.

Had Nick not been in my corner, I wouldn't have gotten answers to why I was living in increased pain, fatigue, and worsening overall quality of life. He never once stopped or gave up in our journey for answers. Even when things felt hopeless to me, Nick shined a light in the dark and helped me out of the hole.

Nick is the reason I am living a life with less pain, more good days, and more energy to enjoy the things I love. I have never met another primary care provider with as much invested in his or her patients as Nick. You aren't just a patient to him, he treats you as if you're part of his family. Nick is the definition of exemplary care, dedication, and empathy.