F. Hayden Mulligan, PA-C

I chose to go into medicine because it was the perfect intersection of my fascination with physiology, medicine, and my caregiver disposition. After finishing my undergrad at Yale University, I enlisted in the Peace Corps as a health volunteer hoping to figure out if I wanted to teach, work in public health, or be a medical provider. In the end, I chose to be a physician assistant because I wanted the flexibility to move among specialties. I chose primary care because it is the most diverse specialty, which provides a never-ending challenge and offers the best opportunity to move forward with established patients and develop long term, trusting relationships. I aim to empower my patients in the management of their health. My style of patient care is fluid, as I work hard to feel out the needs of my patient and adjust accordingly. I generally lean away from rigid formality and am more casual. When I’m not in the office, I am doing CrossFit, writing, reading, traveling somewhere wonderful, or making someone, somewhere laugh.