To quote the father of modern medicine, Sir William Osler, "The practice of medicine is an art, based on science." I approach each individual patient's treatment with this in mind: no two people are exactly alike and there are a multitude of ways to treat the same condition. I treat my patients knowing that their genetic makeup and preferences may require creating a plan that is as unique as they are, and I strive to reach mutually agreed upon courses of treatment and action.