Dawn Brittany Spelman-Ojeda, MD

My favorite animated movie is Robots. It teaches creativity, kindness, and perseverance. The characters inspire watchers to use their skills to help others. Rodney’s determination and compassion show the power of doing good and believing in yourself.

My favorite children’s book is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day because it reminds readers that everyone has bad days, but they don’t last forever. It teaches resilience, patience, and finding humor even when things go wrong.

My favorite childhood toy was Perfection because it was exciting and fast-paced. I loved racing against the timer to fit all the pieces before the board popped. It helped me improve my focus, quick thinking, and coordination while making playtime fun and challenging.

My mother, because she demonstrated dedication and integrity working as a licensed vocational nurse in long term care facilities for the elderly while raising me, my siblings, and my niece and nephew as a single parent.

Spending time with family, chaperoning my daughter and her friends on outings, reading fantasy and science fiction novels

Family medicine is a call to serve others by caring for individuals, families, and the community. Being a family physician allows me to care for patients of all ages from birth through adulthood. I am passionate about educating patients to promote their overall health and well-being during all stages of their lives.

I endeavor to listen to every patient's unique story to best inform them about health behaviors, to make shared decisions about treatments considering their concerns and priorities, and to inspire optimism and courage to manage chronic health conditions. It is a privilege to guide others on the path to improving and maintaining their health, to be a force for positive change in their and their family's lives.

I accommodate patients with special needs by providing personalized and accessible care. I tailor communication and treatment to each patient’s abilities, allow extra time for visits, ensure a comfortable environment, and work closely with families and specialists to support their needs.