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I chose to practice Hospital Based Medicine because of the opportunity to help and care for patients who are acutely or critically ill. It is in this setting that I find the reward of being able to make a difference in patient lives. I also chose to work at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center because of the diversity in its patient population. I look forward to the interactions with not only my patients, but their families and support system as well.

Background

I have lived in the Bay Area most of my life. I received my undergraduate degree at U.C. Berkeley where I majored in Molecular and Cell Biology and minored in Ethnic Studies. Then I received my medical degree at U.C. Davis School of Medicine. I completed my residency training in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

Recommendations

A balanced lifestyle is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Along with work, leisure time and exercise are important aspects of our daily activities. In this busy world, we sometimes forget to make room to think about “ourselves.” Devote some time for yourself to relieve stress: reflect, meditate, pray, exercise (i.e. swim, jog, run). More importantly, make time to see your primary care physician annually.

My Credentials

Medical school	UC Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA
Residency	Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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