You deserve to feel heard.

And truly advocated for.

Endocrinology care that listens deeply, thinks critically, and treats you as a whole person — not just a lab result.

The Story

(Why Axis Exists)

For years, I practiced endocrinology the way the system demands — back-to-back appointments, limited time, and decisions shaped as much by insurance requirements as by what was actually best for my patients.

I was good at working within those constraints. But I kept seeing the same thing: patients waiting months for answers, labs labeled “normal” while they felt anything but, and people falling through the cracks of a fragmented system that simply didn’t have time for complexity.

Too often, symptoms were explained away as stress, aging, or anxiety — when the root cause was hormonal.

And too often, patients left feeling rushed, dismissed, or unheard.

I founded Axis Endocrinology because I believe that should not be the standard of care.

Everyone deserves a physician who listens carefully, thinks deeply, and advocates fully. That’s what Axis is built for.

If you’ve ever felt rushed, dismissed, or told everything is “normal” when it didn’t feel normal — you’re not alone.

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My Approach to Care

At Axis, I practice medicine differently. I don’t rely on a single lab value or rushed interpretation of symptoms. I take time to understand the full picture. Your history, your patterns, and what your body is actually telling us.

I’ll be honest about what the evidence supports, what it doesn’t, and where we can explore options together. I won’t dismiss symptoms just because a number falls “within range” if it isn’t normal for you.

My goal is simple:
You leave with clarity, understanding, and a plan you trust.

If this approach feels different from what you’ve experienced before, that’s intentional.

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What You Can Expect as a Patient

I review your chart before your visit

I show up prepared, not reactive

We focus on clarity, not rushed decisions

You get time to ask questions and understand your options

I explain what I’m seeing and why it matters

Background & Clinical Experience

I’m a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism.

Before founding Axis, I:

Built a TeleEndocrinology program at the VA, expanding care across Arizona, New Mexico, and Southern California
Served as Executive Director of Healthcare Operations and Quality Management at the national VA level
Led initiatives focused on improving access and quality of care across diverse populations

I currently serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, where I train future endocrinologists and stay closely connected to evolving medical evidence.

I also consult and advise healthcare technology companies to help improve how healthcare is delivered.