Specialty Psychiatry Facility San Francisco Medical Center Psychiatry Department Address 4141 Geary Blvd. 3rd and 4th Floors San Francisco, CA 94118 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (415) 833-2292 Prescription refills: 415-833-3295 Fax: 415-833-4765 If an interpreter is needed, please tell us when you make an appointment. E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1:00 pm 5:30 pm	1:00 pm 6:30 pm	1:00 pm 7:30 pm	8:30 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm

Please note that my office hours are currently in flux, so I have listed the Department of Psychiatry's business hours.

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My Biography

I joined Kaiser Permanente, whose history includes the foundations of managed care and health care for workers. I was drawn to Kaiser Permanente because of the diversity of people and cultures, the abundant opportunities to learn and share knowledge, and the wonderful colleagues in the Department of Psychiatry and beyond. I remain here not only for these reasons, but also for my patients, who continue to impress and amaze me every day.

Having trained at a variety of health care settings, I appreciate our integrated health care system, which facilitates communication between patients and their health care providers, as well as communication amongst providers. This integration is one of the reasons our quality of care is so excellent.

Life is not only about surviving, but also about thriving. Flourishing is an essential part of life, and I strive to assist my patients in this process. A healthy mind is a work in progress, and mental illness can be an opportunity to find health and meaning in life. My tips for thriving: Remember what’s important. Be real. Be compassionate. Have a good belly laugh regularly. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and appreciating nature.

Undergraduate Education: BA in Human Biology, Stanford University
Professional Affiliations: American Psychiatric Association; Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry; Northern California Psychiatric Society
Began Practice: 2004
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2004

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My Credentials

Medical school	Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
Residency	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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