Monica went to college at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas where she graduated with a
Bachelor of Music Education Degree and Masters of Music Degree in addition to her Physician Assistant
Degree. She was president of her class and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Monica has 18 years of experience in cardiology. She is a member of American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Monica is originally from Kansas where she practiced cardiology for 10 years. She then moved to Washington where she practiced cardiology for 8 years. She now lives in the Phoenix area with her husband and 4 small dogs. She enjoys spending time playing the piano and likes biking, hiking and swimming.