Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Roseville Medical Center Department of Medicine - Hospital Based Services Address 1600 Eureka Road Roseville CA 95661 Map & Directions View your preventive services

Hello potential patients of mine. Here is my home page, letting you know a little about myself. I spend all of my work time in the hospital; so HOPEFULLY, I won't have to meet you. Nevertheless, if I do, you'll know a little about me.

My Qualifications

I started at Kaiser Permanente in 1985, and it's the only job I've had since finishing training. I am a board-certified internist, and for the first 12 years, I practiced in the clinic. In 1997, I became a Hospitalist, meaning that my only job now is to take care of patients in the hospital and in the emergency department. I also teach at UC Davis Medical School. I have been Chief of the Hospital Based Specialists, Assistant Chief of Medicine, and President of the Medical Staff.

My Credentials

Medical school	UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, CA
Internship	UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Residency	UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

My Healthcare Practice

I value good communication with patients, so that they can best understand what's wrong with them. Whenever possible, I try to use lay terms, and avoid medical jargon. I also draw pictures, show xrays, and use any other means I can think of that might help. I believe in the family unit and strongly encourage family members to participate in the care of their loved one.

I think Kaiser Permanente is hands down the best medical care anywhere. I don't like money decisions dictating medical care, which is why I came here in the first place. I love the idea of patients getting what they need without worrying about whether or not they can afford it.

My Outside Interests

My wife Juli is a Children's pastor at Lakeside Church in Folsom. She and I have 3 children and fourth child Maggi died of a rare disease in 1997 (age 13). Maggi is the namesake of a scholarship given yearly to about 12 high school seniors, funded by donations and a special golf tournament (Serotonin Surge Charities). I am a Christian physician, and in my spare time, I'm a musician (drums). I have been playing and recording in various Christian bands and have been lucky enough to travel abroad doing this. I am also the Medical Director of Marketplace Missions, a Christian organization, and I've done 2 medical missions trips to El Salvador, treating the poor and orphans.

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