Specialty Vascular Surgery Facility San Jose Medical Center Department of Surgery Address 280 Hospital Parkway, Bldg. A San Jose CA 95119 Map & Directions Telephone Appointments: (408) 972-3100 Advice: (408) 972-6010 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...

I grew up in San Jose, California, and graduated from Gunderson High School. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. I went to medical school at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. My general surgery and vascular surgery training were completed at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland, Oregon.

I specialized in vascular surgery to improve the quality of life of my patients. As a vascular surgeon, I am able to know my patients over a long period of time and am able to perform intricate operations. I am interested in carotid surgery and peripheral vascular disease, as well as repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms via open and endovascular techniques.

When I am not practicing medicine, I like to participate in recreational sports as well as attend many spectator events.

Philosophy of Care...

I believe that patients with peripheral vascular disease can be active participants in their care. Risk factors for atherosclerosis-including high cholesterol, tobacco use, high blood pressure and inactivity-can be modified through a team approach. The physicians, including internist, cardiologists, radiologists, and vascular surgeons, can provide advice and offer medications that can benefit the patient with peripheral vascular disease. Surgery can be offered if the disease process progresses. The patient can actively participate by exercising regularly, monitoring their diet, and trying to stop smoking if they are currently doing so. With this team approach, the complications of peripheral vascular disease can be minimized. For patient information published by vascular societies.

My Credentials

Medical school	Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency	Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, OR
Fellowship	Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, OR
Board certification	Surgery, American Board of Surgery
Board certification	Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery

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