Facility Walnut Creek Medical Center Department of Anesthesia Address Walnut Creek Site 1425 S. Main Street Hospital Central - 2nd Floor Walnut Creek CA 94596 Martinez Site 200 Muir Rd. Martinez CA 94553 Pleasanton Site 7601 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton CA 94588 Antioch Site - Deer Valley 4501 Sand Creek Rd. Antioch CA 94531 Telephone Appt/Advice: Walnut Creek - (925) 295-4739 Appt/Advice: Martinez - (925) 295-4739 Appt/Advice: Antioch - (925) 295-4739 Appt/Advice: Pleasanton - (925) 295-4739 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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About Me

Shortly after graduating from college in 1982, I made one of the best decisions of my life by joining the United States Navy. I worked as an ICU nurse and an obstetrical nurse before making another fantastic decision - going into Anesthesia. The interface between pharmacology and physiology in this specialty of health care is compelling. Even more compelling is the interaction I have with my patients. Surgery is scary for most people. What an honor it is to be with someone during that time, helping to alleviate their fears, and some how making the whole experience better than they imagined. Our department is known for its strong leadership and vision. It is a joy to work with the incredible nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists in this department, as well as working as a team with such talented surgeons.

After leaving the Navy, what attracted me to Kaiser Permanente was that it took what I loved most about my experience in the Navy and incorporated it into a community setting. The sheer size of Kaiser Permanente enables us to offer programs and services other hospital systems can only dream of offering. I am very proud of the anesthesia care, and the overall care, that our patients receive. Each day I go to work I see the sincere efforts of my colleagues and co-workers to build a healthy organization that, in turn, can best take care of our patients.

Besides work, I am passionate about my family and friends. I have two Havenese dogs that I am absolutely crazy about. I love bicycling and am fortunate enough to be able to do something I love to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

My Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Education	BS in Nursing, University of Missouri – Columbia
Graduate Education	Anesthesia, George Washington University
Certification	American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
Membership	California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA)
Membership	American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)

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