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About Me
I joined Kaiser Permanente in September of 1985. I am married and I am most grateful for all the support my wife has given me throughout the years. I have three wonderful daughters. I play violin and guitar; I enjoy photography and tennis. I read, write Chinese, and speak fluent Cantonese; my Mandarin is adequate for most occasions.
Why I Became A Physician In Emergency Medicine
I have chosen to become a physician because I strongly believe as a well-trained physician I have the ability to make an impact on people's life in a positive way. In the specialty of Emergency Medicine, I have enjoyed working with a wide range of patient population, from providing care as in pediatric (for the young), to geriatrics (for the old), from internal medicine in general, to obstetrics and gynecology specifically for women. In emergency medicine, I often find myself at such strategic position as to facilitate continuity of patient care beyond our Emergency Department, from admission to the hospital, the intensive care unit, the skilled nursing care facilities, to psychiatric transfer for further treatment, and to emergency surgery in the operating room as indicated. Above all, I enjoy working closely with the supporting staffs in the Emergency Department, the team effort needed in managing cases of high acuity. The spectrum of emergency medicine practice is increasingly becoming more comprehensive. I enjoy meeting such challenge, and I especially value having the ability to see the outcome of a good day's work while still on duty in the Emergency Department.
What I Like About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is a big family with common goals, namely to provide evidence based quality care to our members. Within our Kaiser facility I have found great support between staffs; I have enjoyed the accessibility of and the ability to interact with a whole spectrum of consultants, a most welcome feature which I sorely missed in my previous practice in emergency departments with much less specialty coverage. Throughout the years with Kaiser, I have witnessed many changes. I am especially proud of Kaiser Permanente for having the vision and making the commitment to improve efficiency and communication by staying ahead in information technology. These are the major reasons why I have chosen to remain as an active member in our Kaiser family since first joining the group in 1985.
My Philosophy on Healing
In my practice I have remained open-minded in providing care to my patients. My first dictum is to DO NO HARM. I believe the process of healing is multi-factorial. Consequently, in taking care of our body and our mind, emphasis should not be only put on the proven traditional means, but considerations should also be given to other tried alternative approaches, should the traditional measures fail. However, we do have to be careful that no harm is done at all times by monitoring the progress or the lack thereof closely. The best chance for successful healing is through a trusting working relationship between the patient and the physician, and a trusting, confidence-building relationship could only start and grow with well maintained open communication.
My Credentials
| University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY |
| Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI |
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