Facility Walnut Creek Medical Center Department of Gastroenterology Address 1425 S. Main Street Medical Office Building 2nd Floor Walnut Creek CA 94596 Antioch Medical Center 4501 Sand Creek Road Sand Creek Medical Offices, 2nd Floor Antioch CA 94531 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 295-4080 Cancellation: (925) 295-4080 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

About me

As a gastroenterologist (sometimes referred to as a GI doctor) I specialize in the treatment of diseases and problems of the digestive system. I chose this specialty because I find this area of medicine fascinating, and because it provides a chance for me to help a wide variety of people. Patient education is a priority for me, and so I try my best to answer all of my patient’s questions during the course of a clinic visit. I have training in all areas of gastroenterology, and have a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and colon cancer. If you’re interested in learning about these or other topics, try clicking on the Health Encyclopedia link in the navigation bar and doing a search.

I chose to work with Kaiser Permanente because I feel the quality of health care here is excellent. I believe this is a great place for me to work, and a great place for people to receive care.

On a personal note, when I’m not at work I enjoy being outdoors doing things like hiking, playing golf, and running.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
Residency	University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Fellowship	University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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