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My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 6:00 pm	8:00 am 7:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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My Biography

I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist, with a special interest and training in developmental problems. I work in the Department of Psychiatry as a member of team which provides psychiatric assessments and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents. In addition, I coordinate a multidisciplinary clinic where we assess children for autism. In 2008, this clinic will expand to function as a regional Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic.

I am very happy to be a Kaiser Permanente physician. I appreciate the autonomy I have to make decisions for my patients without having to justify the cost of the work to someone else. I can work effectively because I am part of a team of clinicians, each of whom brings a special area of expertise to patient care. I especially appreciate that I can contact another physician who has seen my patient, usually within a few minutes, and so can coordinate care with other fields such as pediatrics and neurology.

Outside of work, my main source of inspiration and relaxation is my family. I also remain active in reading and writing about philosophy. I always squeeze in time for exercise, and use my treadmill and stationary bike most days--usually while watching a movie, since otherwise the activity is a bit too boring for me! I recently started a vegetable garden, since it seemed to me a good way to do my part for the environment while getting organic produce that my family loves.

Undergraduate Education: BA in Psychology, Thomas More College
Graduate Education: MA and PhD in Philosophy, University of Cincinnati
Other KP Facilities: South San Francisco (1993-2001)
Fun Fact: I was a Professor of Philosophy for 10 years before beginning my practice.
Began Practice: 1993
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1993

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My Credentials

Medical school	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Internship	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Residency	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Board certification	Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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