Chelsea L. Manor

As a teenager, I looked for a career that would allow me to care for people from all walks of life, and that desire led me to medicine.What I find most rewarding today is building trusting relationships with my patients, which allows me to positively impact their health and quality of life. As a new practitioner and committed lifelong learner, I am focused on continuing to expand and enhance my knowledge and skills in surgical and non-surgical orthopedics.It is important to me that provider–patient relationships are partnerships built on efficient, honest and open communication. I want my patients to feel that their concerns, challenges and personal goals are heard, valued and used to guide their treatment plans.In 2022, I joined a medical mission team providing care to the Latin American refugee population in Costa Rica along the Nicaraguan border. During this mission, I cared for people facing significant cultural, social and environmental disparities. This experience, so different …from modern American medicine, deepened my understanding and respect for diverse patient backgrounds.Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, camping and spending quality time with family and friends.