I chose family medicine because I love the wide variety of age ranges. I love kids. I have four kids myself, and I also love taking care of the older population. I want patients to know that if they come to see me at the clinic, that I'm a team member with them in their health care, and my goal... Read More about Ashlee Renee Vaughan, CNP

As a primary care physician, my goal is to provide thorough patient care. I listen carefully to patients? concerns and provide all the resources available to give them comprehensive care. Patients should be able to talk to me about anything and everything. It?s gratifying to help people reach their health goals. When I see patients doing well, I feel like... Read More about Ayesha Chaudry, MD

My journey with medicine started when my brother survived stage four cancer as a 22-month-old. I witnessed the spectacular care he received, and I knew I would end up in health care. I love sitting down with patients and easing their anxiety. The most gratifying part of practicing medicine is the immediate impact you make on people's lives.

Family medicine kind of chose me. I thought for sure I was going to do pediatrics, and then I did my two family medicine rotations and I was like, nope, that's it. I like seeing all the different age groups. It's a really unique specialty because you have the time and ability to sit down and actually get to know... Read More about Lynsey Rene Stoneking, PA

I chose family medicine because you get to treat the whole person and not just focus on one certain specialty. I really love treating chronic conditions - it lets me treat the whole person and not to say, "Well, I can only treat this. You need to see somebody else for this." I also like the fact that no day... Read More about Courtney Ryane Tyner, PA

One part of family medicine that I enjoy is women's health and taking care of young families. When patients see me, I want them to know that they're walking into a safe space where we can have open and honest communication. I'm passionate about empowering my patients to take ownership of their health care. I like putting them in the... Read More about Makenna Schultz, DO

I'm leaving emergency medicine and going to family medicine because I want to create longer-lasting relationships with my patients and prevent some of the things I've seen in the ER. Communication with patients is something that I'm really passionate about. I like to hear what my patients? goals are and take that into account when making a treatment plan.

I chose family medicine because it allows me to build long-term relationships and help patients navigate health decisions with clarity and confidence. I believe patients should be active participants in their care, and my role is to provide honest guidance, evidence-based options, and support?not to limit choice. The best outcomes come from shared decision-making that respects patient autonomy and individual... Read More about Joel Jason Kraft, MD

I like family medicine because it provides more of an opportunity to help people across their life span; I can care for infants, middle aged to elderly. I have a special interest in women's health and their well-being is important to me. Women are the cornerstone of our society, and I think it is important to give them support.

Family medicine is the best place for me to be because I have the opportunity to talk to so many different people. I love the fact that I'm able to go into a room and talk to someone who's had 90 birthdays and talk about what their health looks like for them. And then go into another room and see... Read More about Kaitlyn Brooke Knedler, CNP

I chose to go into medicine because I want to make an impact on patients' lives and be there for them when they are sick. One of the things I love about family medicine is that I am able to take care of people from birth until their older years. I am passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle and about... Read More about Andrea Nicole Miller, CNP

I love being able to build long lasting relationships in primary care. I partner with my patients in their health and wellness goals and supporting them in the journey along the way. The most gratifying part of practicing medicine is educating my patients and treating them and being able to see the transformation. I approach medicine holistically and treat patients... Read More about Kadi Allen Nail, CNP

I always had an interest in healthcare at an early age and have a strong desire to help others. I love being able to build relationships with my patients and walk through all seasons of life. No day looks the same to me as a family medicine physician assistant. With my nutrition background I take a lifestyle approach. I empower... Read More about Lindsay Ann McVay, PA

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At an early age I fell in love with science and knew that nursing was the right path for me. During my nursing career I worked with pediatrics and adults and during my advanced practice clinical rotations I realized I wanted to work in family medicine because I want to help as many people as I can. As an advanced... Read More about Corbin Elizabeth Cordis, CNP

I knew at a young age I wanted to go into medicine and be a physician. I felt it was my calling. I chose to specialize in family medicine because I can treat a wide variety of conditions and vast variety of patients populations. Over the last few years, I have developed a passion for the aging population that are... Read More about Erica Dawn Dearman, DO

Being from Oklahoma, being able to provide care to Oklahomans is a passion of mine. I will be there for my patients through your everyday ailments like colds and coughs as well as chronic conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol. My goal is to help my patients change their lifestyle habits to improve their overall quality of life.

It is my desire to provide quality healthcare to patients through compassion, empathy, and respect. I love family medicine because it allows me to treat individuals in different stages of their lives. I enjoy the patient-provider partnership and believe that together we can create positive health outcomes. As an Edmond native, I feel blessed to be able to serve the... Read More about Jaime Dawn Martin, CNP

When my patients are sick, I make sure they get in to see me that very same day. My door is always open. I truly care about my patients and pay close attention to every detail to ensure they are getting the best care possible.

I'm passionate about preventative care and I love to individualize care for each patient. It's important to me that my patients feel comfortable. I really try to get to know each patient so they feel as if they're my own family member.

I believe by building a strong relationship with my patients through good communication, we can together achieve better medical outcomes. I chose a family medicine practice because I enjoy taking care of the entire family and providing them with the tools they need to improve their health. My goal is to treat patients with respect and compassion; the way I... Read More about Visal Daniel Pok, MD

Specializing in family medicine has been incredibly rewarding because of the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with my patients. My focus is on the full-scope of family medicine, including the care of infants, children, and adults with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. I strive to provide a friendly, open, and relaxed atmosphere for my patients that will convey the... Read More about Jeffrey Paul Lawrence, MD

As a family medicine doctor, I value providing care not just for the individual, but for the whole family. It allows me to better connect with my patients and with those in the community. I am passionate about medicine because it really gives me the ability to help improve the quality of people's lives. By teaching my patients to guard... Read More about Ryan Neal Gotcher, MD