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

My Specialty and Why I Chose It

I am a physician assistant (PA) in orthopedic surgery. I did not choose orthopedics, it chose me with my background and interest in carpentry.

My Qualifications

BLA	Mid America Nazarene College
BPAS	Wichita State University
MPAS	University of Nebraska

My Practice Philosophy

The way I practice medicine is based on my training in medicine and my background as a chemist, teacher, and carpenter. The treatment should be closely tailored to the needs of the individual.

My Tenure with Kaiser Permanente

I have been associated with Kaiser Permanente first as a patient in 1989 and then as a medical provider in 2002. Kaiser Permanente is a wonderful place to work in orthopedics due to the wide variety of patients and injuries. I have a large group of orthopedic surgeons that I work with to provide the best care. Also, there are specialists here which expand my knowledge and experience base.

Professional Interests & Affiliations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• California Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery
• Physician Assistants of Sacramento

• I am published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physicians and the Surgical Assistants Journal.

On a Personal Note

Sacramento is a wonderful place to live and work due to the abundant waterways. I grew up in Wichita, Kansas and lived around water. When I am not at work, I enjoy rowing at Lake Natomas. Other activities I enjoy are: photography, theatre, wine tasting, and travel.

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