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I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2002 as a hospitalist, meaning that I manage hospitalized patients and admit them from the emergency room. My office hours during my rounding weeks are 7am-4pm and during my call weeks, they vary. The best way to contact me is through the hospital operator, 688-2000 or through our department coordinators, Denise McCulley or Anna Gong at 688-6365.

Educational Background

I have lived in California for the last 30 years and attended high school in Fresno and Livermore. My undergraduate training was at UC Davis with a major in Physiology. After this, I did my medical training in the West Indies and England. This time was invaluable in teaching me clinical medicine with a great deal of hands-on training. I completed my medical residency at a UCD-affiliated hospital program in the Stockton area. It was only natural for me to remain in this area where my family is located.

Practice Philosophy

As a hospitalist, we manage acute medical conditions and co-manage surgical/ orthopedics patients peri-operatively. My special interest involves palliative care medicine which is managing patients who have progressive chronic medical conditions with the goal of alleviating suffering and improving quality of life. This approach involves multiple people including nursing staff, social worker, and chaplain if desired. If a patient has been enrolled into this program by their physician, our nursing staff will maintain contact after discharge from the hospital.

Being in the hospital can be a very scary with an overwhelming feeling of not knowing what is going on. During my rounds, I try to take as much time as neccesary to explain the current medical issues and where we go from that point. I find that giving patients this information provides a sense of relief in knowing what to expect and understanding the goals of treatment.

Personal Interests

Outside of the hospital, I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my two small children and my husband. We enjoy going to the local parks, book stores and packing up for trips to the coast.

Professional Affiliations

• Sierra Valley Medical Society
• American College of Physicians

My Credentials

Medical school	St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, Grenada
Internship	San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA
Residency	San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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