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Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	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

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My Biography

I came to Kaiser Permanente because of the relationships I had already formed with people here. I met my future colleagues while I was at UC Santa Barbara; most of them were on the UC faculty at the time. I consider my colleagues to be the best group of dermatologists in San Francisco. I also still teach.

I find my patients to be diverse, interesting people. I truly feel that Kaiser has the best patient population in all of San Francisco. Kaiser Permanente is the easiest place for me to position myself as a patient advocate. There is less bureaucracy here, and my practice can be very flexible. I have the autonomy to adapt to the needs of the patients I see.

I have a particular interest in therapeutics and new treatments, and I enjoy running clinical trials with new medications. I am active with the cosmetic surgery program here.

I like to relax with my family during my free time, and to go hiking, swimming, walking, and camping (I’m also a former backpacker). I enjoy reading an eclectic range of literature and I belong to a book club. I am married with two kids and a tank full of fish!

Other Languages:
Undergraduate Education: BA in Biology and History,University of California at Santa Barbara
Graduate Education:
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Dermatology; San Francisco Medical Society; Women’s Dermatalogic Society; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, UCSF
Professional Conferences:
Began Practice: 1989
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1993

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My Credentials

Medical school	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Internship	University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey University Hospital, Newark, NJ
Residency	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

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