Home: Solana Beach, CA. Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA. Profession: Physician. Alma mater: University of Colorado. Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
Current project: Physician at Ns Dennis MD Medical Corp., serving with large immigrant community. Latest contribution to others: Blog on Niloufer Dennis, MD website. Hobbies: Surfing, guitar playing. Recent travel or adventure: I live where I would always vacation to. Last book read: The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet. Recently viewed and recommended: Lupin (Netflix).
Personality profile: Good listener, compassionate. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Kind. Moral compass: Do the right thing. How do you define a perfect friendship? Loyal. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? All that are kind and respectful. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? The beach, and it’s free. How do you relieve stress? Surfing, going to the beach.
What book have you repeatedly read? To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Uncle Buck. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Family pictures. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Do the right thing; you know what that is. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Electronic health records. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? My mother’s battle with breast cancer.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Evidence-based care.
What change would you like to see in the world? More kindness, respect and peace. What message do you want to send out into the world? Maya Angelou: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Within a Dark Forest. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Easy: my mom. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Pictures of my kids. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my kids, Her Majesty, and my dogs, on the beach. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy the journey.
Personal mission: To meet suffering with compassion. Personal motto: Do the right thing; you know what that is. Favorite quote: “Do it anyway” (Mother Teresa).
