Facility Hayward/Fremont Medical Centers Department of Emergency Medicine Address Hayward Emergency Dept. 27400 Hesperian Boulevard (cross street: Tennyson) Hayward CA 94545 Fremont Emergency Dept. 39400 Paseo Padre Parkway (park at Civic Center & Walnut) Fremont CA 94538 Map & Directions Telephone Hayward 510 675-4010 Fremont 510 248-3055 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Biography

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, I attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Comparative Literature. I received my Medical Degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1981 and completed my internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. I am Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Prior to joining The Permanente Medical Group in 1991, I was an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I have published on lead poisoning, the use of diagnostic tests/xrays in the emergency department, and syncope. I play an active role nationally and locally within Kaiser Permanente. I am currently the National Medical Director for Ambulance Services and EMS, and the Base Station Medical Director for Alameda County EMS.

I am married, have two children and enjoy skiing, hiking and independent films. I am a member of the National Association of EMS Physicians, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Physicians for Non-Violent Society, and a Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians.

I am committed to providing my patients the highest quality medical care with sensitivity to personal needs. Please contact me or the Emergency Department if we may be of assistance.

I and the entire Emergency Department want to be certain that all of your concerns are addressed. In that regard, you may be asked to make an appointment for follow-up care with your personal care provider. For appointments, please call:

Adults, Department of Medicine: 675-4010
Children, Department of Pediatrics: 675-4050
Women's Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology: 675-4090

If you or any of your family members do not have a personal care provider, please call our Personal Physician Selection Service at 510-675-BOND(2663)and a specialist can help make the best choice for you.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Internship	Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania C/o Univ of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Residency	Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania C/o Univ of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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