Christian Owen Twiss, MD

My approach is to determine the patient's expectation, no matter how high, and create a way to get there. To listen to the history of how the problem started. To listen to what has worked and to what has failed. To get a sense of where the patient hopes their treatment will lead them. And then, determine which techniques and processes are available in our arsenal to treat them. I draw upon my experience, and my previous patients' experience to create the plan. Then together, the patient and I discuss and select an option. We then work together through all phases of treatment, and into the patient's future to ensure that we get the desired result.

My approach to patient care is collaborative. I ensure that the family and involved health care providers are always informed and engaged in the decision-making process.

I encompass the whole person and not only focusing on their symptoms but other factors that may be contributing to their symptoms as well. I aim to listen to my patients and guide their plan of care in conjunction with them for better compliance. I not only want to treat my patient but I also want to educate them so they better understand why their symptoms are the way they are, and why I recommend certain interventions.