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Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	9:00 am 4:30 pm	9:00 am 4:30 pm	9:00 am 4:30 pm	9:00 am 4:30 pm	9:00 am 4:30 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Credentials

Medical school	University of British Columbia School of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
Internship	Los Angeles County/University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	University of British Columbia School of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
Fellowship	Kosair Children's Hospital (Alliant Health System), Louisville, KY
Fellowship	Toronto Orthopedic & Arthritis Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Fellowship	Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
Board certification	Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Welcome to my Home Page.

I am a Spine Surgeon in the Kaiser Regional Spine Surgery Service based in the Oakland facility. My practice of 24 years has focused on those spine disorders that are best treated surgically. I started my career on the academic staff of University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in 1980. I was an Associate Professor before joining Kaiser ten years ago. I strive to empower patients. To do this I carefully evaluate their problem, clearly explain it to them, and discuss their alternatives to surgery.

There are three factors that allow me to effectively care for patients. I have an education and long experience with spinal surgery. The professional details are in my bibliography on this web site. Secondly, I’m associated with four excellent spine surgeons, who unselfishly share their opinions and help in the management of your care, and a dedicated support staff. This single feature makes the Kaiser Permanente experience and care worth the effort. Finally, to have time to do all this, I married my high school sweetheart who has always supported me through it all and rewarded us with three wonderful children.

When time permits, I spend it with my family. For recreation I build performance cars and enjoy drag racing.

I hope this gives you a snap shot of me. If our paths cross I’ll do my best for you.

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