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Being a hospitalist provides me with the challenge of being exposed to a wide variety of clinical diseases,as well as their complications. My role as a hospitalist means that I take care of patients while they are in the hospital. I have a special interest in palliative care and end-of-life issues. I also work closely with your primary care provider to make sure that your care is coordinated before, during and after your stay in our hospital.

BACKGROUND:

Since I was a young child I have always wanted to be a doctor. My first step on the road to achieving my goal began at the University of California, Riverside, where I did my undergraduate work and graduated with a major in biology and minor in sociology. Continuing on my pathway, I went on to attend the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. After graduation, I continued my training at Olive View University of California Los Angeles Medical Center, and completed two years of training there before my husband and I moved to Denver, Colorado for his job. I therefore completed my final training in internal medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Missing California, we moved back to California, this time the northern half, and I am happy to have joined the wonderful team of doctors here at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center.

When I am not in the hospital, I enjoy traveling, particularly cruises, as well as reading and dancing. Having done the majority of my training here in California, I also speak limited Spanish.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

I encourage you to take an active role in your medical care and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It is important to see your primary care doctor on a regular basis. The best advice that I can give someone is that prevention is always better than cure and more specifically, that it's never too late to stop smoking.

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE:

Being in the hospital can be a stressful time for both you and your loved ones, but it does not have to be. I believe that it is important for me as a hospitalist to work hard to get you feeling better. My philosophy revolves around the saying, “Treat them like you want to be treated.” Working together, along with your primary care provider, hopefully your hospital stay will be a pleasant and short experience.

RESOURCES:

• Take advantage of the variety of classes offered through Kaiser. Topics range from anything like weight management to smoking cessation. Check it out at Classes

• For more health information, take a look at the Health Encyclopedia.

My Credentials

Medical school	UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	Olive View - Uc Los Angeles Medical Center, Sylmar, CA
Residency	University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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