Q&A with Rachel
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
My favorite animated movie is Lilo & Stitch.
What is your favorite children's book?
Two of my favorites are The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Goodnight Moon. Both were favorites of my children and I even remember enjoying them as a young child.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My favorite childhood toy was Lite-Brite.
Who is your greatest inspiration?
Anyone who navigates chronic health conditions, particularly ones that are invisible.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, hiking, reading, and exercise.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
Working with children is always a joy, rewarding, and fun. Children are resilient, typically get better quickly, and say the funniest things!
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I enjoy getting to know my patient's and their families. I believe that mutual decision making is important and strive to work together to provide the best care to my patients.