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About Me
Outside of the work environment, I am torn between many competing interests/passions. Most of my free time is spent with my wife Linh, and daughters Emily and Amanda. Being a father has been the most profound, life-altering experience of my life. Watching the children discover the world around them has served as a daily reminder to me of how precious life is, and indirectly has given me a greater appreciation for my role as a person who cares for people.
During high school, I developed an interest in photography. My love of the outdoors meshed with nature photography, and I spent many years in my youth in my darkroom printing black and white photos of landscapes. I also took a position on the yearbook staff and became a yearbook photographer. During my residency at the University of Rochester, I was exposed to the program Photoshop which opened my eyes to a new way to see images. Over a period of about 7 years, I developed my own surrealist photographic vision (see some examples below). In 1995, my mother challenged me to submit one of my photos to Popular Photography, and I took first place in their "computer enhanced" section in the January contest issue in 1996. Subsequent to that time, I've been published in Popular Photography twice, and have had my photos appear in art shows as well as the Permanente Journal.
Although I've continued to enjoy photography, I began feeling limited by the two-dimensional world of photography. A few years ago, I became interested in woodworking. Before my children were born, I spent many hours in the shop producing much of the furniture that now populates my house. The challenges of fine woodworking have taught me much about patience and attention to detail. A few years ago one of my neighbors asked me if I did woodworking for a living, as I spent so much time in the shop. Now I'm lucky if I spend an occasional day in the shop every couple months.
My wife and I love the mountains and we try to spend any additional free time we have up in Lake Tahoe. Between hiking, skiing, photography and spending time with family and friends, I've found a truly balanced life for which I am grateful.
Why Dermatology?
I am often asked why I chose a career in Dermatology. Many people consider Dermatology a field that deals with trivial, superficial matters. After many years of treating patients with a wide variety of skin diseases, I’ve realized the skin is merely an outward expression of the whole person. We can diagnose diseases of every internal organ as they manifest in the skin. Stress, anxiety, and depression, all cast shadows on the skin. Taking into account the enormous impact of skin cancer on our aging population, Dermatology becomes relevant to everyone. Most importantly, I simply enjoy being a physician caring for patients. It truly is a pleasure and a privilege to be given the opportunity to interact with such a wide variety of people on a daily basis. I can think of no other profession which affords an environment for daily personal growth, and the chance to improve the quality of lives of others.
My Credentials
| UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
| UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA |
| Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
| Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology |
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