Facility Roseville Medical Center Department of Surgery Address 1600 Eureka Road Roseville CA 95661 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (916) 784-4144 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	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 during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Specialty and Why I Chose It

I am a Physician Assistant (PA) with the Department of General Surgery. This means I am an extender to the physician/surgeon seeing patients in the clinic both before surgery and after, as well as perform excisions on patients with small lesions, assist in surgery, and round on patients in the hospital. I also participate in the call schedule which means I am available all day and night for 24 hours for emergencies. I chose health care because I enjoy working with people. I became a PA because of the versatility of the profession and I decided to go into surgery because I enjoy the definitive nature of surgical science.

My Practice Philosophy

Being a health care professional carries a great deal of responsibility with regards to assisting patients with medical difficulties both physically and emotionally. I believe being empathetic and compassionate are two of the most important aspects I offer to patients. Whether they have a complex medical situation like cancer or a straight forward problem like developing a hernia - patients need to be addressed with an appropriate level of commitment and understanding that we will work to offer the best medical care within our capabilities.

My Credentials

BA	Biology	San Francisco State University
PA	Medicine	University of California – San Francisco

My Tenure With Kaiser Permanente

Coming from the private sector prior to joining Kaiser Permanente in 2001, I have come to appreciate the broad multidisciplinary approach in tackling medical dilemmas that the physicians at Kaiser Permanente offer their patients that I did not observe in the private community. With services like tumor board and weekly radiology rounds, we are able to ask questions and receive feedback from other disciplines as what might be the best approach in treating a complex patient.

Why I Chose to Practice Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

I really value the availability of information I can get from my large group of colleagues that help me offer the best treatment possible for the patient. Other important reasons are educational opportunities, information technology, research opportunities, fundamentally ethical approach, evidence-based, helpful staff, leadership by physicians, close cooperation with hospital, attention to quality, prevention, and close cooperation among physicians offering this unique "team approach".

Professional Interests & Affiliations

• Member, American Association of Physician Assistants
• Member, Sacramento Chapter of Physician Assistants

I have a broad professional interest in most surgical disciplines – general surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. I enjoyed doing research while in college and post- graduate school gaining recognition in a student research competition as an undergrad and becoming published during PA school.

On a Personal Note. . .

I am married with a wife and two daughters. I have strong interests in classical music and have played the piano since age eight. I am interested in global economics with a focus in both the American and foreign energy and currency markets. I am also interested in theoretical physics, most of which I do not understand but enjoy trying. I am an avid cyclist and exercise nut.

Thank you for your interest and taking the time to learn more about me and the Department of General Surgery at Kaiser Permanente. There are a number of links to clinical information as well as a link to the websites of other members in my department. You can even use this site to refill prescriptions or request an appointment with your personal physician. If you have any questions about your care in our department, please feel free to call me at anytime. Our entire department and I want to be certain that all of your concerns and needs are addressed. If you need to schedule a follow-up appointment in the Department of General Surgery, please call (916) 784-4111. Thank you.

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Be sure to visit the Kaiser Permanente Website for additional information regarding appointments, prescriptions, health education classes and other health-related topics. You can also click on my department link above to receive additional health information.

To choose your own personal physician, click here.

Checklist for New Members

About Your Office Visit

Prevention Information on Your Registration Slip

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