Specialty Internal Medicine Rheumatology Facility Santa Clara Medical Center Department of Rheumatology Address 710 Lawrence Expressway Dept 272 2nd Floor Santa Clara CA 95051 Map & Directions Telephone Fax: 408-851-2019 Advice (24 hours)/Appts: 408-554-9800 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:30 am 5:30 pm	1:30 pm 5:30 pm	1:30 pm 5:30 pm	8:30 am 5:30 pm	8:30 am 5:30 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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My Biography

I have been with the medical group as a staff physician since 1983. I began my education on the East Coast with an undergraduate degree in Biology from Princeton University and my medical degree from The State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in 1978. Upon receiving sage advice from my spouse (who grew up on the West Coast), and after experiencing one too many hurricanes and blizzards, I migrated West to complete my medical training. I finished my residency in internal medicine right here at Kaiser Santa Clara. I went on to complete my fellowship training in rheumatology at Stanford University. Since then, I have been directly involved in patient care, primarily as a consultant in the rheumatology division. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

In addition to my clinical duties, I have spent time in various administrative functions throughout the years including terms as the Chief of Quality, departmental Peer Review Chairman, and as the Associate Chief and Service Chairman of the Department of Medicine.

I have been married for more than 30 years and enjoy traveling with my wife. Together we enjoy the company of our canine companions.

My Credentials

Medical school	State University of New York Health Science Center At Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Internship	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco, CA
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Santa Clara, CA
Fellowship	Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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