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About Me..

I became a physician in order to combine my interests in science with my desire to work with people. After graduating from medical school at UC San Francisco and completing my internship and residency at Stanford University Hospital, I came to work for Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center in 1982. I worked for many years as an Internist in the out-patient clinic but now I serve our members as an In-Patient Hospitalist. Currently the majority of my clinical time is spent admitting patients to the hospital through the Emergency department and caring for patients on the medical wards. In addition to in-patient hospital work, I am director of the treadmill laboratory and have also spent a considerable amount of time involved in the management of chronic pain syndromes.

I believe that the keys to good outcomes in medicine are patient education and involvement. Informed decision making, for example, would allow patients to take control of their medical care and to assume primary responsibility for their own health. It is the duty of the physician to communicate, educate and guide the patient through the complexities of the medical system.

When I am not at work I enjoy traveling, sports, animals, reading and good restaurants. My recommendation for my patients is to be good to themselves.

My Credentials

Medical school	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Internship	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Residency	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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