Do You Mind?

What if the most meaningful lives are built at the intersection of science, creativity, and service?

In this deeply reflective memoir, a renowned neurologist and sleep specialist traces a life shaped not only by deliberate choices, but by unexpected opportunities that demanded courage, compassion, and imagination. From the clinic to the community, from poetry to preventive medicine, this book explores how purpose emerges when professional excellence is guided by genuine care for others.

At the heart of this journey is a holistic philosophy of healthcare-one that looks beyond diagnoses to the human being behind them. At the Arizona Institute of Neurology & Polysomnography, this out-of-the-box approach to patient care inspired An Ounce of Prevention, a powerful call for proactive health practices that can transform lives before illness takes hold.

Beyond medicine, the story expands into community impact. Founded in 2012, the DIL Foundation reflects a commitment to uplifting underserved communities in Phoenix through accessible healthcare, lifestyle counseling, and entrepreneurial education. Through leadership roles on the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners and as President of the Arizona chapter of APPNA, the author amplifies voices seeking guidance, opportunity, and hope.

More than a record of professional milestones, this memoir is a meditation on service, creativity, and connection. It celebrates the quiet moments and defining decisions that shape a life devoted to healing-of individuals, communities, and systems.

Above all, this book is a reminder that our legacy is not defined by titles or accomplishments alone, but by the connections we foster and the lives we touch along the way.