Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Fresno Medical Center Hospital Based Specialists Address 7300 N.Fresno Street Fresno CA 93720 Map & Directions Telephone Office: 559-448-3110 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

My Background

I believe that listening to the patient is the foundation of good medical care. I will combine a thorough patient interview and evidence based medicine to formulate a sound care plan for you and your family. I chose to practice medicine at Kaiser Permanente because it provides me with adequate time and resources needed to give patients the exceptional care they deserve.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a hospitalist, I am responsible for admitting patients to the hospital and caring for them throughout their hospital stay. I also assist the surgeons with their patients if a nonsurgical issue arises. Also, in the event that a patient needs medical attention during off hours, when their primary doctor is not in house, I may be the one available to see the patient. I am one member of a large physician team who work together to provide 24/7 in house hospital coverage.

Family and Friends

I have 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy, ages 8, 6, 5 and 11 months.

Hobbies and Interests

Running- I have completed 3 marathons and several half marathons. I prefer however to just run for fun on my own time. Reading- I prefer the New England Journal of Medicine and also allow myself one fiction (for fun) novel.

Recent Adventures

My family recently relocated from Indianapolis to California in June, 2010. This is an adventure that I do not want to relive any time soon (especially not with 4 kids!).

What I’m Reading and browsing

Currently I am reading The Lovely Bones. I also enjoy the New England Journal, Time magazine and NewsWeek.

My Credentials

Medical school	Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Internship	Kalamazoo Center For Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI
Residency	St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Indianapolis, IN
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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