Patricia A. Whaley, PMHNP, FNP

I really enjoy taking care of moms. Seeing the babies back is one of my favorite things of our practice, and all of our staff enjoys it too. We get so excited to see that newborn baby come into the office that first time. It's always a surprise how quickly they grow, just like with your own children. It really becomes part of a family atmosphere here in the office.

I'm excited to be the primary care doctor for my patients - getting to really know them and having the continuity of care. Having them come back to see me again and again and getting to know their story, their families - being there for them through their health and their sickness. I'm excited to come back to my hometown.

The main thing we do in GI Is based on getting the GI tract moving. A lot of it falls into this irritable bowel syndrome class, such as GI discomfort, bloating and cramping. It's always related to constipation - heartburn, cramping, bloating, or anything in between. Four out of five people I see usually have something that boils down to 'if we can just get your GI tract moving better, you're going to feel better.