Specialty Hospital Medicine Facility San Francisco Medical Center Hospital-Based Medicine Department Address 2425 Geary Blvd. Mezzanine, #115 San Francisco, CA 94115 Map & Directions Telephone HBS: (415)833-2850 Emergencies: 911 Prescription Refills: (415)833-8151 Appt/Advice: (415)833-2200 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	Closed

Please note that my office hours may be different from my department’s hours of operation.

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My Biography

In the Hospital-Based Medicine department, the breadth of acutely ill patients I see is tremendous. I understand that, for patients and families, visiting our department is a very stressful event. It’s rewarding to help members through their turmoil as much as possible. Our patient population mirrors the city’s demographic population religiously, racially, and socioeconomically.

At Kaiser Permanente, I’m proud to work in a mission-driven health care organization where caring for patients is the first concern. It’s wonderful to work without worrying about insurance issues or patients’ ability to pay. I am able to focus fully on practicing medicine. The group with which I work embodies a wonderful, supportive collegiality and consists of a staff of outstanding physicians. In addition to my clinical duties, I sit on the Core Committee for Acute Myocardial Infarction and serve as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF. On my own time, I mentor first- and second-year medical students.

Outside of work, I enjoy snowboarding and black-and-white photography. I used to be a runner and I still participate in the annual KP Half-Marathon. I THRIVE by using the stairs instead of the elevator while at work, I drink plenty of water and stay away from soda, and I shop at the farmers’ market. I have two small and wonderful children. I look forward to working with you at San Francisco Medical Center.

Other Languages: conversational Mandarin
Undergraduate Education: BA in Biochemistry, University of California at Berkeley
Professional Conferences: Management of HIV Patients; Internal Medicine Update
Began Practice: 1992
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999

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My Credentials

Medical school	UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, Portland, OR
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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