I grew up in Ghiroda, a small village from Romania. I attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” from Timisoara, Romania. During medical school I started volunteering at one orphanage. These children have a special place in my heart. While helping these orphans, I realized that I have a passion for working with children. 

I did two years of pediatrics residency in Romania, and during the child neurology rotation I found myself amazed at how complex neurologic pathologies are.

In 2019 I got married and then I immigrated with my husband to the United States. 
During the interview season, I was very impressed by the Child Neurology Residency Program from the University of Iowa and the people I met there. I knew I wanted to grow here as a child neurologist. I was so happy to match here. 

I would like to practice general child neurology. In the future, I want to advocate for children, and also continue to work with orphans and underserved families.

In my free time, I love to spend time with my husband and my daughter. We love to cook,  explore new places in the nature and try new restaurants.