Facility Hayward/Fremont Medical Centers Department of Optometry Address Embarcadero Bldg. 2nd Floor 39400 Paseo Padre Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 Map & Directions Telephone Fremont appointments: 510 248-3030 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 7:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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My Credentials

I completed my undergraduate degree in Physiology from the University of California, San Diego. Thereafter, I attended the Southern California College of Optometry and completed an additional year of residency training in primary care and low vision at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, California.

My Practice Philosophy

My philosophy of care is to care for everyone as if they are my family. I will do my best to solve your vision problems, and I will also stress the importance of having eye exams on a regular basis to detect any significant eye diseases as early as possible. I strive to provide comprehensive eye care and education so that you can maintain a healthy set of eyes and good vision.

Why do I want to be an Optometrist?

Perhaps I should have been a Veterinarian. I have had dogs, fishes, chickens, quails, parrots, rabbits, and guinea fowls as pets at one time or another when I was growing up. However, I enjoy working with people, and Optometry allows me to help people directly, so I found my calling.

I also find great joy in helping older people with impaired vision to see better with the aid of low vision devices. It costs a few dollars for the exam, and few more dollars for the devices, but it is priceless to be able to hear someone say “Doctor, I haven’t read for years and thank you for helping me read again!”

More About Me

When I am not at work, I enjoy selectively breeding tropical fish. It is amazing to see the genetic variability that can be produced from just one pair of fish! Another hobby of mine is curling, and the annual curling trip to Canada allows me to ski a few snow capped peaks at the same time. I am also very active with Girl Scouting, supporting their girl-scout cookie campaign year after year for the past decade. My favorite girl-scout cookie is Ginger Snaps.

PS: I am not able to purchase cookies while on the job.

Why do I Like Practicing Optometry at Kaiser Permanente?

I particularly enjoy working in a group setting with many different health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente. We are able to provide the most comprehensive care for your well-being in addition to just eye care. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of your full access to great healthcare at Kaiser Permanente to keep yourself healthy rather than waiting until you are infirmed to visit us.

I am proud to be a member of such an outstanding department and the medical group here at Kaiser Permanente Fremont. I hope that we can always provide the highest quality of care and service to you.

On a Personal Note

I am able to provide eye exams in English, Spanish, and Burmese. I am also able to understand Mandarin and Cantonese, Chinese.

Everyone should live to thrive!

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome, and I look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

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