An inside interview with LocateADoc.com
Describe the most rewarding experience that you have had working with a patient?
I had a patient come to me who had been suffering from migraines for YEARS! She had been to her physician and specialists who had been unable to help her. Although her smile could use improvement, that wasn't her main concern; but after we had established her bite and rebuilt her mouth, the out come was amazing. Not only were the headaches gone, but her smile and the transformation to her face was incredible! She couldn't get over it. She loves us and her results. That's what makes doing this so rewarding. It literally changes lives!
What is your favorite quote or saying?
"Enjoy the journey!" This life is a journey and we need to enjoy what we do whether at work, at home, or in what ever we are doing. It doesn't mean we won't have ups and downs, but we need to learn and grow from life's experiences. This is a journey of life that we are all involved in and traveling together. If we are focused on the future all the time, we miss so much of what we have now and we don't appreciate it. Enjoy the good times; they won't last forever. Enjoy the hard times; we can learn from them and grow. Help one another. It's not fun to go on a journey alone!
Finish this sentence: If I weren't a doctor I would be___.
...a golfer. Golf is the game of life set on a beautiful fairway. Although I may not be as good as I want to be, it gives me the chance to be better if I want to.
Can you tell us in your own words what you consider a perfect outcome of a surgical procedure?
A perfect outcome would be when only the patient and my office knew anything was done. It would look natural, and it would feel natural. The patient would be happy with the result and would tell anyone they felt comfortable in telling how great their experience was.
What is your favorite procedure to perform and why?
My favorite procedure would be cosmetic smile makeovers. They truly change lives. I take pride in being able to do this and know that I have put in the time to learn and do it in a way that the patient will really like and appreciate the results.
