Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. The opportunity to professionally help my patients is very rewarding. I believe, that everybody deserves a health care provider to go an extra mile for them. It gives me joy to hear my patients say "Thank you, I feel much better!" In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? A primary health care provider assumes several roles. First of all, he or she is a patient's friend, who is sincerely interested in patient's behavioral and physical concerns. Second, a nurse practitioner or a physician, is an educator, who provides the up-to-date medical information about patient's condition. And third, a health care provider is a "healer", who applies his compassion, medical experience, and scientific evidence to treat the patient. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? In my spare time, I like taking long walks with my family, including our dog. I also enjoy healthy cooking and swimming.