Dr. Sina (pronounced "Shee-naw") - as his patients call him - has a smile that lights up a room and love for medicine that began in grade school.

“In all the school plays, I wanted to be the doctor,” he said.

His interest in family medicine took root after graduating from medical school and returning to his hometown to practice.

“I noticed that so many people didn’t know even basic things about their healthcare. Family medicine is about teaching and engagement. You get people to actively participate in their care, to own their care. The doctor does not come in and call the shots. The patient guides you. It’s a partnership, a team sport.”

Speaking of sports, that’s what you may find Dr. Sina doing after office hours.  During medical school he got hooked on participating in obstacle course challenges. 

“I like to challenge my body a bit. Not too much. Just a bit.”

And in the exam room, patients will find Dr. Sina to be a teammate.

“Being real, being authentic, showing some level of vulnerability helps patients open up. If we know ourselves better, we can work together better.”