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About Me

I was born in Venezuela, South America, but I am ethnically Chinese. My parents moved to Maryland in 1979, and that was where I grew up with my two brothers. Our parents have always instilled upon us the need to help others whenever we can. I believe that is why my brothers and I all ended up in the service fields.

I chose internal medicine as my specialty because of the diversity the field encompasses. I started out practicing with Kaiser Permanente in 1999 in the outpatient setting. Over the years, I decided to switch over completely to inpatient care, as a hospitalist. I believe I have found my niche. Treating very sick patients in the hospital is very fulfilling.

I believe keeping healthy is very important. I do what I preach. I exercise regularly---I enjoy the gym, biking, hiking, kayaking, etc. I watch my diet carefully.

I look forward to helping you get well and thrive.

Other Languages: conversational Cantonese
Undergraduate Education: BS in Zoology, University of Maryland
Professional Affiliations: American Board of Internal Medicine; California Medical Association; Society of Hospital Medicine
Other Facilities: Vallejo (1999-2009)
Began Practice: 1999
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Residency	Fairview-University Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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