Specialty Dermatology Dermatology: Micro Surgery Facility San Jose Medical Center Department of Mohs Surgery Address Family Health Center 276 International Circle 3rd Floor San Jose CA 95119 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (408) 972-3275 E-mail your doctor

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:30 am 5:30 pm	8:30 am 7:00 pm	8:30 am 7:00 pm	8:30 am 7:00 pm	8:30 am 7:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

I joined The Permanente Medical Group in 2002 as a full-time Mohs surgeon. I do Mohs surgery Tuesday through Friday, and work at our Cosmetic Center on Mondays.

My background...

I received my undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, and my medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. I did my residency training in Dermatology at the University of South Florida School of Medicine. Between medical school and residency I spent 3 years on Active Duty in the U.S. Air Force paying back the time I owed them for paying for my medical school.

After practicing general dermatology for 5 years - 2 in Southern California and 3 at the University of Utah - I decided that surgery was my favorite part of dermatology, so I took a year off and did a Mohs surgery fellowship in New York at a private program affiliated with Columbia University.

I am Board Certified in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology and am a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, as well as an Associate of the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

I thoroughly enjoy working at Kaiser Permanente in our state-of-the-art Mohs lab and surgical suite. We are a regional referral center so we see lots of patients and get lots of practice. We have a great Mohs team that is commited to giving you excellent care and making your visit with us as pleasant as possible.

Clinical interests....

I have special interest in all types of skin cancer, specifically prevention, treatment, and surgical reconstruction after Mohs surgery.

Personal interests....

When I'm not at work I enjoy gardening, reading, piano, biking, running, and spending time with my family.

Philosophy of care...

I believe in giving the best care possible, in a caring and friendly manner. I believe in discussing the available treatment options, giving my recommendations, and then letting the patient decide what he or she wants. I believe in making the patient comfortable and pain-free as possible, and making our experience together a pleasant one.

My Credentials

Medical school	St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Internship	Lds Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Residency	University of South Florida School of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Fellowship	Columbia University, New York, NY
Board certification	Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

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