I believe that of the most important aspects of medicine should be an effective partnership between a patient and physician. I believe it is important to treat patients as a whole person, taking into consideration their cultural and ethnic backgrounds but also other important aspects of their life such as their family, the community they live in, their religious beliefs, and their beliefs in the medical system. Most importantly I want to listen to my patients and help them understand the how and why of the condition so that they can feel empowered to take the best decision for their health and wellness. In my youth I had the privilege of serving people in need in Puerto Rico and also on two trips to Nicaragua. I saw first-hand how poor access to health care affected the lives of many. This grew in me a great passion to serve others through a career in medicine. I recently moved from Puerto Rico for my Family Medicine residency training 3 years ago so I am fairly new to the Lehigh Valley area and continental USA overall. Having lived in Puerto Rico all of my life I was very active with my church in the Puerto Rican community and have been on several missions trips to Nicaragua. Currently I am actively serving the Lehigh Valley community with my Church in the Bethlehem Area. Outside of work I love to spend time with my wife and two boys in playgrounds, trails, and daily life. I am also a coffee enthusiast and love making coffee for myself and others and love talking about coffee. I also enjoy playing the piano and guitar at home and at my Church.