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Background

I grew up in a large, supportive family in Minnesota and moved to California in 1986 to train at one of the top residency programs in the country. I have been practicing emergency medicine in Fresno since 1986. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2012 and am excited about the opportunity to care for those patients who need expert care in the emergency setting. I am board certified in both emergency medicine and hospice and palliative medicine and also have a special interest in caring for geriatric patients.

Professional Affiliations

• American Board of Emergency Medicine

• American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

• AseraCare Hospice

• American Medical Directors Association

Family and Friends

I am married to my beautiful wife, Janice, and we have three children and two step-children. We also have three dogs.

Hobbies and Interests My wife and I enjoy exercising, taking the dogs for walks, traveling, skiing, golfing, cooking, reading, and relaxing.

We enjoy activities with our grown children when they are not too busy with their own hectic lives. As a stress reliever I put together jigsaw puzzles. My largest is 5000 pieces.

In spite of a shared fear of heights, my wife and I recently parasailed in Hawaii and rode in a hot air balloon over Napa Valley.

Recent Adventures

My wife and I recently rescued a duckling that was trying to cross a busy street in front of the hospital, and found an animal shelter to care for it and later release it when grown. We frequently come across lost pets that we try to safely return to their home.

What I am reading and Browsing

I enjoy reading fiction novels and am currently reading the Outlander series. I also read many biographies.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Minnesota School of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN
Internship	Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA
Residency	Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Board certification	Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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