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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

My Specialty and Why I Chose It

I am a physician assistant (PA) within the Department of Orthopedics. As a PA, I see patients in the clinic and hospital and assist with operative procedures. I assist in the care of all patients that enter our department no matter which physician you are assigned to.

Credentials

B.S., Exercise Science	University of California, Davis
P.A., Physician Assistant Program	Western University of Health Sciences

My Practice Philosophy

My practice philosophy is driven on developing a clear line of communication between myself and the patient. This begins with the patient being educated on the orthopedic problem they have been presented with and how to treat it or prevent it from reoccurring. If a patient is able to go home and explain what is wrong with their knee, shoulder, elbow, etc. to a family member, then I feel that I have done my job.

My Tenure with Kaiser Permanente

I came to Kaiser Permanente in 2007 from San Diego. Although I have been a Kaiser Permanente health care provider for short time, I've come to appreciate the camaraderie between providers. All providers are driven to provide the best possible care to our members.

Professional Interests & Affiliations

• Member, California Academy of Physician Assistants
• Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants

On a Personal Note. . .

I am originally from Fremont, California. After attending UC Davis in 1996, I worked/volunteered at various medical clinics in the Bay Area. I spent time as a physical therapist aide for Health South Physical Therapy Clinics and volunteered at a small rural clinic in Half Moon Bay which provided healthcare to migrant farm workers. Just prior to attending PA school, I worked for Stanford's Orthopedic Department as well.

I graduated from the Physician Assistant Program in 2001 and moved to San Diego. Of my 6 years as a PA, I have worked 4 years in orthopedics and 2 years in pain management.

Recently, my family and I moved back to Northern California in order to be closer to family. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two kids, running, road and mountain biking, racing in triathlons, and adventure races.

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