Specialty Podiatric Surgery Facility Vallejo Medical Center Department of Podiatry Address 975 Sereno Drive 1st Floor, Hallway F Vallejo CA 94589 Map & Directions Telephone Advice (24 hours)/Appts: (707) 651-1051 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

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

About Me

A great deal of what I do as a podiatrist is based on biomechanics: the movement of life. The foot is a living mechanical structure that exists to carry you around in the world. I place a very high priority on sports medicine principles that strive to maintain function, keep patients on their feet, and minimize the length of recovery whenever possible. These principles are also fundamental to my surgical practice.

Finally, I believe our bodies are a gift that we are responsible to maintain through regular exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. If we do maintain our bodies, then more often than not, we will be able to enjoy all that life has to offer.

My Personal Interests

I am an avid cyclist. I race my road bike, am a member of the Benicia Bicycle Club, and even teach Spinning bicycle exercise classes twice a week.

My Background

I chose a medical career, and in particular podiatry, because they allow me to work with people in the clinical setting, and also to work with my hands in my surgical practice. I particularly enjoy working at Kaiser Permanente because of the collegiality of the medical group and not having to run a business.

My Credentials

Medical school	Barry University, Miami Shores, FL
Internship	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Vallejo, CA
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Vallejo, CA
Board certification	Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board certification	Reconstructive Rearfoot-Ankle Surg, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

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