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My Biography

I chose to work at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco because of its integrated health care model. After working seven years as a sole practitioner, I joined The Permanente Medical Group to be a part of a comprehensive system where physicians work more closely with the hospital. Here, I am able to focus on patient care rather than the business of medicine.

I feel that, for patients, the best aspect of our health care model is that patient care is driven by physicians doing the right things for the right reasons, striving for optimal practices and the achievement of best outcomes, both individually and collectively. I most enjoy the satisfaction of helping critically ill patients return to their families. I also enjoy helping their families understand and weather the emotional roller coaster of an intensive care unit stay. For the past several years, I have focused on the care of post-operative cardiac surgery patients. My broad experience with these patients has been very helpful.

I try to exercise several times weekly, and I enjoy cycling, hiking, sailing, skiing, and fishing. Additional interests include ceramics, photography, and beekeeping. I am married with four young adult children.

Undergraduate Education: BA in Chemistry, Bradley University
Professional Affiliations: Society of Critical Care Medicine; American College of Chest Physicians
Began Practice: 1985
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1992

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My Credentials

Medical school	University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency	University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics, Chicago, IL
Fellowship	UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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