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About Me

I was born in Michigan in the 60’s and grew up on a farmland there in a family of nine- my mom, dad, five brothers and one sister. I was fortunate to attend a good public high school, developed a love of science and went on to college at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. About halfway through my degree work, I took a semester off and attended a professional umpire school. I earned a job and subsequently traversed the country umpiring professional [minor league] baseball for six years. Having satisfied my wanderlust and realizing that I loved books and learning, I returned to the university and graduated with an honors degree in philosophy. I continued my education at the University of Michigan Medical School, where I graduated in 1997 and chose emergency medicine as my career path. I completed a residency in this specialty at the State University of New York at Buffalo in June 2000. Over the years, given my interest in health care policy, I had become aware of The Permanente Medical Group and its practice model and wanted to join. I thought the Bay Area was one of the most beautiful places I had ever visited. So I joined The Permanente Medical Group in August 2000 and have settled into my practice in Walnut Creek.

Emergency medicine as a specialty is relatively new and was recognized as such by the American Board of Medical Specialties in 1979 when the American Board of Emergency Medicine was established. I enjoy the diversity of cases along with the diagnostic challenge, and I enjoy using my procedural skills. And helping someone in an emergency is often gratifying. I am especially interested in trauma and critical care, use of ultrasound as a diagnostic and procedural tool and the county EMS system.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency	State University of New York At Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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