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My Biography

I am a fourth-generation Bay Area native, so I was well aware of Kaiser Permanente’s longstanding reputation of excellence. Patients who come to Kaiser Permanente have access to outstanding medical care. During my physician assistant education, I completed some training in Kaiser Permanente’s pediatrics department and was impressed by the care provided. When I got the chance to work at Kaiser Permanente I didn’t hesitate. I have now been here for 19 years, and have no plans of going elsewhere!

When I come to work, I don’t have the sense that I am here just to perform a job. A key part of my practice philosophy is providing real service to others. It’s my opinion that if people do not enjoy serving patients this is the wrong line of work for them. I find my work in this department to be very stimulating. My colleagues are also great people. My area of special interest concerns cardiac surgery issues.

I believe in lifelong fitness. I like to ski and run. I have completed two marathons with a plan for a third, and one triathlon. I have two daughters, aged 7 and 11, and I enjoy being a part of their world.

Undergraduate Education: BS in Organizational Behavior, University of San Francisco
Internships: General Surgery, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Certifications: Physician Assistant Program, University of California at Davis
Professional Affiliations: American Association of Physician Assistants and Cardiovascular Surgery; California Academy of Physician Assistants
Year Began Practice: 1986
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1988

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