Dear Patients and Families,

For the past 33 years, it has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to care for your children and watch them grow. I have been delighted by every young, vibrant soul who has walked through our doors, and I am deeply grateful for the trust you have placed in me as your pediatrician.

I have been invited to serve as a medical missionary in the Solomon Islands for the next 18 months. While this opportunity is bittersweet because it means being away from my patients, I'm grateful for the chance to serve in this new life. I plan to return to the office in February 2028 and look forward to caring for your family again.

In the meantime, I confidently leave you in the capable hands of the finest pediatricians in the state. Dr. Knudson has the greatest availability and will care for many of my patients while I am away. He is brilliant, compassionate, and personable. Drs. Paxton, McVey, and Tang are equally exceptional members of the pediatric team, and I know they will provide your family with outstanding care whenever you need them.

Thank you again for the privilege of knowing and serving your family. Caring for your children has been one of the greatest blessings of my life, and I look forward to seeing you again when I return. Until then, I wish you and your family good health, happiness, and every blessing.