Specialty Nephrology Facility Vallejo Medical Center Department of Nephrology Address 975 Sereno Dr. 2nd Floor, Hallway H Medicine 8 Vallejo CA 94589 Map & Directions Telephone Advice (24 hours)/Appts: (707) 651-1025 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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

About me

I grew up in a Southeast Asian country where medical care is a privilege. I initially chose to become a medical doctor because I adored the physicians I came across when I was young. Later, during my training years, I was struck with unexplainable satisfaction from helping the sick, and I knew I had chosen the right path.

Among the many disciplines of medicine, I find nephrology to require a particular mix of knowledge and thinking. Nephrology is an ever changing field that keeps me sharp and interested.

I was in private practice for two years in Florida before I came to California. Both my wife and I love to travel, and California weather is among the best for local trips. I also like listening to music, playing guitar, and doing yard work.

Thriving At Kaiser Permanente

I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2003. It is an integrated system where medical professionals work closely together for one common goal: to provide the best service for the members. I find it very efficient and I strongly believe that Kaiser Permanente is the model for the global health care industry.

My Philosophy on Healing

As modern physicians, we try to use "evidence-based medicine" in our daily practice. We prefer those drugs that have shown their benefit in scientific studies. However, quite often we forget about the mental component of an ailment, as we have only limited amount of "evidence" about it. In this sophisticated and stressful world, I believe that if you can find peace inside yourself, it would help in the healing of many disease conditions.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Yangon Institute of Medicine Ii, Yangon, Myanmar
Residency	Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship	Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Board certification	Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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