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Department Hours

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

Welcome to my home page

The art of medicine is one of the most challenging, dynamic, and rewarding fields that piqued my interest from an early age. My specialty, pulmonary critical care, is a field which encompasses taking care of individuals with lung problems as well as individuals who are hospitalized and critically ill. I enjoy the opportunities I have to interact with patients and their families. As a physician, I want to empower my patients in understanding and managing their health in any way I can.

I decided to practice at Kaiser Permanente because of their stance for technologically advanced and integrated health care. I also appreciate the overall team effort, which is an integral part of delivering quality care in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit).

I am a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.

On a personal note, I spend my time away from work with my family and enjoying the outdoors. I also speak Spanish and have an interest in internet technologies.

My Credentials

Medical school	Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
Internship	New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency	Los Angeles County King/Drew Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Fellowship	Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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