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My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Why I Became a Physician

I became a doctor because I love the variety of people and challenges that I meet each and every day. When I come to work, I am excited by the opportunity to get to know my patients and cherish the privilege of helping to diagnose and treat their medical conditions.

My Philosophy on Healing

I try to be as honest and open as possible with my patients, and want them to be equally comfortable in sharing their concerns and wishes with me. I believe that good communication is vital to a rewarding physician-patient relationship.

Why I Chose My Specialty

I enjoy practicing gastroenterology because it is an incredibly diverse field. I take care of adult patients of all ages, and from all walks of life. Frequently, I participate in the intellectual challenge of diagnosis. For some patients, I only intervene on acute medical problems, whereas for other patients, I will have a long-lasting relationship with them for years.

What I Like about Practicing Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

To me, the most important factors in choosing my work environment were the people I work with and the patients I care for. At Kaiser Permanente Vallejo, my fellow physicians, nurses, and staff are talented, thoughtful, and fun to work with. Here, we enjoy taking care of our patients, who are motivated to get well and stay well.

Personal Interests

Outside medicine, I love to spend time with family, especially my beautiful wife, son, and two pugs. I enjoy traveling, taking photographs, eating good food, and drinking good wine.

My Credentials

Medical school	Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency	UC San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA
Fellowship	University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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