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About Me

Prior to joined Kaiser Permanente, I followed a non-traditional route to medicine, pursuing a masters degree in molecular biology, and doing research in the pharmaceutical industry (Syntex) and at Stanford University, prior to medical school. I enjoyed research but I missed having more direct, personal interactions with people. In medicine, I have found that perfect balance of science and helping people more directly.

I graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995 and completed my residency training here at Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara. I joined the Kaiser Permanente Staff of Physicians in 1997. I am board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and I have recently become Board Certified in Palliative Care and Hospice.

My Interests

Aside from Hospital Medicine, my medical interests include Adolescent and Preventive medicine and Palliative Care. I chose Hospital Medicine because I enjoy working with patients and staff in an acute care setting. I also work with the Palliative Care team in the hospital and help families make difficult decisions about chronic illness and end of life issues.

Aside from my interests within Kaiser, I also have an interest in medical missions, I have traveled to Mexico and Honduras for different projects and I hope to do more in the future.

In my spare time I like to play volleyball, cycle on my semi-recumbent bike, hike, read biographies and entertain my handsome and intelligent cat.

My Credentials

Medical school	Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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