06/04/2026
Happy Birthday to… US!
Seven years ago today, we took the plunge and started this little private practice. We left a stable academic job for the great unknown of creating a private practice. Would they come? Would we be taking a big risk? Would it somehow just work out? Fortunately, the answers were “yes!”
On this date in 2019, we began seeing patients in a tiny temporary office just down the road. Since then, both I and the practice have grown in countless ways, all guided by a simple goal: to do right by our patients and provide a patient experience that is second to none. Do we always get it right? No. But we do our best and treat people the way we’d want to be treated.
Surgical results matter, of course, but they are only part of the story. The overall, holistic experience matters too. How patients are treated before they walk through our doors, during their consultation, on the day of surgery, and throughout their recovery. Our goal has always been to create an experience that makes patients feel cared for, supported, and confident in their decision. Happy patients tell their friends, who tell their friends, and that trust is what has allowed us to grow.
We also strive to create a workplace where people feel valued, respected, and appreciated. Team members sometimes move on to new opportunities, but one of the most meaningful compliments I receive is when former employees tell me it was a great place to work. We want to be the place with the best people so that we have all-stars treating all-stars. ✨
I am excited for what the future holds. While I don’t know exactly what the next seven years will bring, I do know that we will remain focused on our patients and our team. My name may be on the door, but this practice has never been about one person. A ship doesn’t sail with only a captain. It requires an exceptional crew, and I am grateful every day for the people who help care for our patients and make this practice what it is.
Sorry to be so sappy on this hump day. But allow me to say thank you to every patient, team member, friend, and family member who has been part of the journey so far. The best is yet to come. ❤️ MK