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Thank you for visiting my home page and giving me the opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I grew up in San Diego, California, and lived there until I went to medical school at UC Davis in 1987.

I was a Kaiser Permanente member long before I became a Kaiser physician, and the younger of my two children, who are both now adults, was born at the Kaiser hospital in San Diego.

Medicine is a second career for me, having been a plumbing contractor and running my own business for 12 years. I love being an Emergency Medicine physician, as it gives me the chance to take care of my patients at some of the most traumatic and stressful times of their lives. It is very rewarding to be able to give medical help and family support at the time they need it most.

Receiving the Cecil Cutting Leadership Award in 2008 was one of the greatest highlights of my career. Dr. Cutting was the epitome of a physician leader, whose innovative vision of a fully integrated healthcare system paved the way for the success of Kaiser Permanente. To be compared to somebody of his stature and legacy is extremely humbling and gratefully received.

My goal as a Kaiser Permanente emergency physician is to provide you with the best possible care, with a compassionate human touch. I want every one of my patients to receive the same treatment in our department that I would expect for my own family, friends, and myself. If you ever need to reach me or have any questions regarding emergency care or treatment, I can be reached at (916) 688-6986 or 688-2511.

When not working with patients in the Emergency Department, or doing administrative duties as the department chief, I enjoy playing golf, gardening, houseboating, or just taking long walks with my wife and our new labrador retriever, Leilani.

Thank you, and stay healthy and safe!

My Credentials

Medical school	UC Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA
Internship	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Residency	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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