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As a specialist in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine I take care of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital and patients with lung diseases in Pulmonary Clinic. I see patients at both Oakland and Richmond medical centers. I also have specialized training in bioethics and serve on the hospital ethics committees.

I am a native of New York City and came to the San Francisco,Bay Area in 1999 for my medical residency training. I am an avid cyclist, skiier, and rock climber, and a strong believer in physical fitness as a key component to wellness.

I believe in actively engaging my patients in decisions about their medical care. Please take advantage of all of the patient oriented health information that Kaiser Permanente has accumulated from physicians and health educators. We have many resources available. I have linked some of my favorites to this page.

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Since I am often in the ICU and not in clinic, health related questions are best directed to your primary care provider. If needed, the best way for you to get in touch with me is through Kaiser's secure e-mail message system. If you have not yet signed up, please click the link on this page - it's easy to get started! If you need to schedule a follow-up appointment in the Department of Medicine, or forgot to ask a question during your office visit, please refer to the phone numbers at the top of this page. Visit our East Bay website for a full list of departments and services, phone numbers, hours, and other information.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Residency	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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