Specialty Genetics Pediatrics Facility Oakland Medical Center Genetics/Clinical Genetics Address Clinical Genetics Mosswood Building, 10th floor 3505 Broadway Oakland CA 94611 Genetics Multi-Specialty Clinics Mosswood Building, 7th floor 3505 Broadway St. Oakland CA 94611 Perinatal Screening and Tracking Mosswood Building, 10th Floor 3505 Broadway St. Oakland CA 94611 Map & Directions Telephone General Genetics / Info: (510) 752-6298 Multi-Specialty Clinics: (510) 752-6725 Office: (510) 752-7691 Newborn Screening: (510) 752-6192 Prenatal Screening: (510) 752-6190 Infectious Disease Scr.: (510) 752-6191 Breast Cancer Tracking: (510) 752-7850 Prenatal Hemoglobinopathy Scr.: (510) 752-5151 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

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

About Me

I am originally from West Virginia where I grew up in a small, rural, coal mining town. Becoming a doctor was a goal from an early age. I planned to become a Pediatrician and specialize in Neonatology. However, during my Pediatric residency, I became interested in Medical Genetics because it had the potential to revolutionize the practice of medicine. In my practice, I especially enjoy taking care of patients with metabolic disorders such as PKU and maple syrup urine disease.

I joined Kaiser Permanente in 1993 and have found it to be a great health care organization to work for. I have outstanding colleagues and support staff in the Genetics Department. Prior to joining KP, I believed that academic medical centers provided the best possible care. To my surprise, I have found that the care at KP is actually superior in many cases!

I would describe my practice style as honest, direct, and scientific evidence based. I believe that compassion is the core of a good practice and that every patient should receive the care I would want for myself or my family. I strive to see that patients (and/or parents) know everything about their genetic condition.

I am married to a wonderful wife of 25 years. We have 3 living children and one is deceased. My son is currently in the Marines, my oldest daughter is an honor student at San Diego State, and my youngest daughter is a senior in high school. I have a cute granddaughter who is 6 years old. Our church is East Bay Fellowship in Danville.

My personal interests include water activities in the summer (boating, skiing, and jet skis). I enjoy working around the house on various gardening and home improvement projects on the weekends. I love classic cars and hope to completely rebuild a classic car some day.

My Credentials

Medical school	West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
Residency	Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV
Fellowship	Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board certification	Clinical Genetics, American Board of Medical Genetics
Board certification	Clinical Biochemical Genetics, American Board of Medical Genetics

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