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About Me

I was born in Taiwan and moved to Chatsworth, California at the age of 10. I am proud to be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently. If you have already met me, you know I give unsolicited linguistic lessons on the correct pronunciation of my surname. I have been a Golden Bear fan since my undergraduate days at the University of California, Berkeley. My studies then took me to the beautiful state of Michigan where I eventually received my medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan. These four cold years also endeared me to the sport of hockey, so you may hear me cheer on the Detroit Red Wings!

After graduating from the internal medicine residency at University of California, Davis Medical Center in 2001, I had the privilege of joining a fine group of hospital based specialists here at the Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center. During my tenure here, I have continued to learn the art and science of medicine from my patients, patients’ family, and my colleagues. I am enthusiastic about the commitment to evidence-based medicine at our facility. I am encouraged about the new practices being implemented to ensure patient safety. I am touched by the compassion of our staff. Kaiser Permanente has allowed me to fulfill my dream of providing quality care in an unobtrusive environment.

Apart from my role as a hospital based specialist, I also work with the pain management team. Chronic pain has become an epidemic that has received little attention until recent years. Patients with chronic pain have special needs when they are admitted to the hospital. Our pain management team hopes to assist in adequate pain control with these hospitalized patients.

When I am away from the hospital, I unwind by doing yoga, both Bikram style and Ashtanga style. I find that yoga not only enriches my body, but also my soul. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends in a wide arena of activities. My next major goals include becoming a vegetarian and improving my Chinese brush calligraphy. Wish me luck!

My Credentials

Medical school	Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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