Born and raised in Chicago Illinois, Dr. Val has always had a passion for medicine from as far back as she can remember. At the age of 7 when asked what she wanted to be when she grew up she replied “A marine biologist, whale and dolphin veterinarian and a downhill ski instructor!” She narrowed it down to people medicine in high school and then pediatrics during medical school. Simply put, she doesn’t like sick kids-she will do everything in her power to make her patients feel better. From practicing evidence based medicine to playing card games with a patient in their hospital room. Dr. Val has a 12 month old son that gives her a run for her money. She enjoys practicing medicine in both Illinois and Hawaii.