Tolga Ozmen, MD

During a vulnerable time in my patients' lives, I'm there to help. My goal is to make what is often a challenging experience better, in any possible way. My care is patient-centered. That means I am a good listener who wants to hear every patient's story so I can understand and validate their concerns. I answer questions in a way that's easy to understand. Communication is key to helping us form a partnership so we can address health needs together. A patient who understands their illness, who can manage it safely at home and feels comfortable voicing concerns is a patient in control of their health journey. I want that for all my patients. I go above and beyond to help them reach that goal. We celebrate victories large and small together.

My mother lost her battle with breast cancer because she did not have access to preventive care when she needed it. This loss made quite an impression on me, and it’s one of the primary reasons I’m so committed to focusing on preventive care in my own practice. These days, there is so much misinformation out there about medicine. I tell my patients and their families that part of my job is to help them navigate while we work together to address their individual care needs. If I can help people make sense of their health and minimize their fears, they stand a better chance of having positive outcomes and having the quality of life they desire. To do this, I try to be a good listener. When my patients smile and tell me they feel like they’ve been heard, that’s when I feel I have succeeded. I recognize that the healthcare system can be intimidating. In my practice, I strive to maintain a balance between being clinically professional and approachable. Whenever possible, I try to inject humor because I firmly believe laughter is some of the best medicine around.