From the time I was in high school, I knew I wanted to be a doctor.  I had a very special relationship with my grandmother; she largely raised me because my parents owned a retail store and often worked nights and weekends.  When my grandmother was 68 years old, she developed early onset dementia.  As her condition steadily declined, so did the care that she received.  I watched in sadness as my favorite person became a victim of a broken healthcare system.  This was the catalyst to my career in medicine.

My passion for putting my patients first and treating them like family led me to learn more about the innovative healthcare model called Direct Primary Care.  Direct Primary Care allows me to be that old-fashioned doctor we all once had and wish still existed today. It allows me to be the doctor I trained for years to become, living out my passion of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized care.

My upbringing as a child was based on helping others and making sure that those around me ate well and were healthy. That’s where my passion to work in the medical field came from. I volunteered and helped in a clinic in my hometown of Bani, Dominican Republic. We did not have much, but my mother always impressed on us how helping those who are in need will fill your soul with peace and happiness. My passion for helping grew even more when I arrived in the United States and when I pursued my career as a certified medical assistant. I first worked for Lahey Clinic and then went to North Shore Physician Group. Working with Gold Direct Care has been a dream come true. With all I have experienced and learned they given me the will and power to continue to help those who are in need. It’s not a job for me it’s a passion to see patients get healthy and leave with a smile. That has always been my goal working in the medical field.

Having grown up with two medical professionals as parents, I knew I wanted to work in the medical field from a very young age. I loved hearing about the ways in which my parents were able to help people every single day. After having worked in several different areas of nursing, I realized that primary care providers are some of, if not the best suited individuals to help patients regain and maintain control over their health. Therefore, I went back to school to become a family nurse practitioner so I can help patients become the healthiest version of themselves.

How I stay healthy and happy
Trying to keep up with my surfing, skiing, adventurous husband and very energetic dog! Plus, I love a good smoothie.
Education
Colby College, Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
Northeastern University, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Regis College, Master’s Degree in Nursing
Direct Primary Care.
In my past nursing roles I witnessed the dysfunction that ensues within the traditional primary care model: burned-out providers, frustrated patients, short and incomplete appointments, long wait times, surprise bills, etc. I was connected with Dr. Gold by one of his patients who knew that I needed a preceptor for my nurse practitioner training. After the first week of my rotation at Gold Direct Care, I quickly realized that direct primary care eliminates all of the problems I had encountered within the traditional primary care model. Providers can spend quality time with their patients, patients can get the care they need when they need it, and care is provided at a transparent, affordable price. Now that I am a part of this growing direct primary care practice, I am excited to offer more patients the opportunity join our community and receive the primary care they deserve.