Dr. Abuan has practiced Family Medicine since 2004, focusing on providing medical and preventative care for the whole family. What is your patient care philosophy? Patient care should be holistic and individualized, and provided to the highest quality. What would you like people to know about you as a physician?As a physician, I work together with patients to formulate an individualized plan for their health maintenance and preventative care. What do you enjoy most about working with patients? I enjoy helping patients attain their goals, whether that is weight loss, blood pressure control, diabetes control, or mental health. When did you know you wanted to be a doctor? While in college, I knew I wanted to be a doctor after contemplating how to best help humanity. How does your work improve lives? Most of my work involves counseling and making recommendations, with the hope that patients can improve their lives both physically and mentally. What else would you like to share about your professional work? I love to listen and get to know my patients in an honest and compassionate way. What are some interesting facts about you? I loved serving this country as a soldier in my early years and now as an airman. With what community and volunteer organizations are you involved? My family and I mostly volunteer in my children’s school and family church. Tell us about your family.I have 7 kids, 4 girls and 3 boys. We have been blessed to have them in the best public schools in Polk County. What childhood memory do you have of visiting the doctor? I recall my doctors and nurses having the ability to console, ease all worries, and most of all heal. What else would you like to share about yourself? I love to run! Running is good for your physical and mental health. I would love to see more running events in Polk County.