Facility Mountain View Medical Offices Department of Internal Medicine Address 555 Castro St - 3rd Floor Mountain View CA 94041 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (650) 903-3020 E-mail your doctor

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Biography

I'm a native Californian and have lived in the Santa Clara Valley Area since 1959. I attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where I graduated with honors with a B.A. in Psychology. After completing my Master's Degree in Psychology from San Jose State University, I decided to return to my childhood dream of studying medicine. I received my Medical Degree from the University of California at San Francisco and completed my residency in Internal Medicine at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Santa Clara, serving as Chief Resident and Medical Fellow in my final year.

I have a lifetime teaching credential for the State of California. I joined The Permanente Medical Group in 1984.

I've held several administrative positions over the years, including Chief of Member Services for the Kaiser facility that was previously located in Sunnyvale. Currently, I'm Chief of Health Education and have a special interest in preventive medicine and health promotion. I encourage all of my patients to visit the Health Education Center on the first floor.

I have two grown children and several grandchildren. I live with my life partner in Mountain View. I'm an active volunteer for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) and have lobbied in both Washington D.C. and Sacramento for the civil liberties of ALL people. I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and bird watching, as well as traveling worldwide. I'm a member of the Sierra Club and the Nature Conservancy.

Favorite Links

www.mediterraneandiet.gr

My Credentials

Medical school	UC San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
Internship	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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