​I want to be the primary person that people come to for questions, for concerns, for help. Even if I have to refer them out to a specialist, I can do that, and I want to do that. But I want people to know they can come to me first so that we can address all their concerns and issues, even if I don't have all the answers. 

Kristen Hood, FNP-C, enjoys practicing family medicine because it allows her to help patients with a range of conditions, from diabetes to high blood pressure. She sees the perfect provider-patient relationship as one where both parties are comfortable with each other and approaches care with her patients with dignity, respect and an open mind.