Adam E. Shook, PA

Adam Shook is a physician assistant working in healthcare since 2008. He believes in patient-centered care, with an emphasis on education to improve understanding of disease process and to empower patients to control their healthcare choices. His areas of expertise include HIV care and HIV prevention (PrEP), wound care, skin and soft tissue infections and treatment of chronic Hepatitis C. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking and travel.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I place the patient at the center of care with a collaborative approach.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Clear communication is key to a therapeutic alliance. I will make sure we both understand the treatment plan and any hurdles with each visit.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy hiking around the Hudson Valley in New York.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Treating infectious diseases requires a deep understanding of microbiology and therapeutics. A good therapeutic alliance remains central to achieving the best outcomes for each individual patient.