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Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	10:00 am 5:00 pm	10:00 am 5:00 pm	10:00 am 5:00 pm	10:00 am 5:00 pm	10:00 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Please note that my office hours may be different from my department’s hours of operation.

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My Biography

I have always liked Kaiser Permanente’s health care system. It is structured and all patients have a primary care physician who works in concert with a variety of specialists. And at Kaiser, I have the ability to practice medicine as medicine, rather than as a business.

The structure of the Kaiser model allows for continuity with patients. Interactions with specialists are not only facilitated, but referrals occur in an appropriate fashion. Providers are able to serve patients without regard for financial or insurance concerns.

I can honestly say that I am happy to come to work every day. I consider myself to be enormously fortunate to be working here. My patients tend to be pleasant and proactive folks. They really appreciate what I can do for them, and I feel I make a tangible difference in their lives. I believe in working with patients in a mutual partnership. Areas of special interest to me include following new approaches to valve surgery, and issues concerning aortic surgery. I look forward to an opportunity to do medical missions abroad under the aegis of an international organization.

I THRIVE by using my stationary bike in the morning and avoiding fast food. While I do not believe in diets, I do follow a sensible eating plan. During my leisure time I enjoy reading medical literature and nonfiction. I also like reading about contemporary political issues and modern history. I maximize my commuting time by listening to audio books, especially those concerning political science or history lecture series.

I look forward to helping ensure that our services meet your needs and expectations. Our goal at Kaiser Permanente is to be your health plan of choice and deliver the quality medical care our members deserve.

Other Languages: Italian
Undergraduate Education: Diploma Maturita Classica in Classical Studies, Liceo Orazio
Professional Affiliations: American College of Surgeons; Society of Thoracic Surgeons; Western Thoracic Surgical Association; Bay Area Society of Thoracic Surgeons; California Medical Association; San Francisco Medical Association
Began Practice: 1994
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1999

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My Credentials

Medical school	Universita Di Roma Facolta Di Medicina, Rome, Italy
Residency	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Fellowship	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Fellowship	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

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