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Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	8:00 am 5:30 pm	Closed

Please note that my office hours may be different from my department’s hours of operation.

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My Biography

Information about my credentials can be found at the bottom of this page.

My birth place is San Juan, Puerto Rico. From there I travelled to Massachusetts for college and medical school. In search of better weather, I relocated to the Bay Area. I am married with three children and when away from my practice, I enjoy hiking, biking and astronomy.

I was attracted to Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco because of its reputation as a top-notch medical center. The practice of Internal Medicine in a hospital setting is full of challenges and opportunities. Beyond attending to the medical needs of my patients, I have an opportunity to explore and address many psychosocial needs that may be overlooked. Particularly, educating patients and families about the disease process empowers them to make better decisions, and to adhere to medical recommendations.

Other Languages: Spanish
Undergraduate Education: BA, Brandeis University
Professional Affiliations: American College of Physicians
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2005

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My Credentials

Medical school	University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Worcester, MA
Residency	California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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