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I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. I went to medical school at the St. Louis University School of Medicine which provided a strong background to launch into any field of medicine. The other things that I remembered about St. Louis was Leonard Slatkin conducting the St. Louis Symphony, enjoying Ted Drew's Frozen Custard (voted the best in the nation), and visiting the local museums. I eventually chose Internal Medicine because of the diversity of diseases. I futher my training at the Fresno campus of the University of California San Francisco. There, I continued to explore the different foods of California and travelled across the country whenever I had time. As you may have guessed by now, my interests include cooking, traveling, live entertainment (symphonies, operas, musicals, and of course Beach Blanket Babylon), and bodybuilding (this last one you probably did not see coming.)

I joined Kaiser Permanente in 1999 because of its commitment to provide high quality medial care. It is one of the leaders in health care and has been described as a model for health care delivery not only in the United States but internationally. The doctors work more than a team; they work as a family- that is hard to find in any medical group or any organization for that matter.

My professional interests include treating heart disease, osteoporosis, and nutrition/obesity. The information on my home page reflects my professional interests and have been provided by Kaiser Permanente.

My philosophy as a doctor is to provide the highest quality of care to my patients. If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.

My Credentials

Medical school	St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency	Fresno Medical Education Program, Fresno, CA

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