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About Me
Welcome to my physician home page. I am a pediatric neurologist, which means that I take care of infants and children with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves or muscles. I have been interested in understanding how the brain works since I was a child. I was drawn to pediatric neurology as a profession so that I could demystify neurologic conditions while improving the quality of life of my patients and their families. I am continually impressed by the optimism and resiliency of children, and I enjoy supporting their development and well-being. I derive great satisfaction from my daily encounters with my patients and their families, and I strive to work as a team with my patients, their families, and other medical professionals.
Before joining Kaiser Permanente in 2011, I was an academic physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. While there I conducted research on neonatal and pediatric stroke, including studies of the cognitive effects of brain injury in children. I also helped to develop a pediatric stroke program and ran a clinic for infants and children who have experienced a stroke. I enjoy all aspects of pediatric neurology, but I continue to have a special interest in childhood stroke and neurologic conditions affecting newborns. I chose to join Kaiser Permanente so that I could focus on providing high quality care to children with neurologic conditions.
On a personal note, I grew up in Colorado, and I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in psychology. I then lived in Helsinki, New York, San Francisco, and Philadelphia before moving to the East Bay. In my free time I enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the Bay Area with my husband and two sons. I look forward to working with you and your child.
My Credentials
| New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA |
| UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA |
| Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology |
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