Specialty Critical Care Medicine Pulmonary Diseases Facility Vallejo Medical Center Critical Care Medicine Address 975 Sereno Drive Vallejo CA 94589 Map & Directions Telephone Pulmonary Clinic: (707) 651-1075 ICU East: (707) 651-1323 ICU West: (707) 651-1324 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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Medical Specialty

My specialty is pulmonary and critical care medicine. This means that I take care of people who have severe lung disease (pulmonary) and people who are very sick in the intensive care unit (critical care).

Why I Became a Physician

My passion for solving problems, a keen interest in science, and a desire to help others all led me to a career in medicine. I chose the specialty of pulmonary and critical care medicine because it allows me to combine two different, but related, fields of medicine. Practicing as a pulmonologist gives me the satisfaction of helping patients with lung disease improve their breathing and gradually regain their lives. Practicing as a critical care specialist gives me the challenge of treating critically ill patients in the intensive care unit.

My Philosophy on Healing

A problem in almost any part of the body can affect one's breathing. This means that I approach every patient as a whole person rather than a pair of lungs. Everyone is unique. I like to tailor treatment plans individually to suit the needs of each of my patients.

Why I Like Kaiser Permanente

One of the greatest benefits of being associated with Kaiser Permanente is that the doctors and staff can focus on the promotion of healthy living. I believe that the prevention of disease is one of the best approaches to the delivery of health care. Kaiser Permanente has numerous programs to help people maintain their health, and for those who are sick, regain their health. Many of my patients enroll in our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program that is designed to help people with lung disease improve their breathing and regain an active lifestyle.

Interests and Hobbies/About Me

Although I am not a native of the Bay Area, I have spent most of my life here because of my medical training. I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and sailing.

My Credentials

Medical school	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Residency	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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