Specialty Orthopaedics: Foot/Ankle Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery Facility Walnut Creek Medical Center Department of Orthopedics Address 1425 S. Main Street Medical Office Building 1st Floor Walnut Creek CA 94596 Antioch: Delta Fair Medical Offices 3400 Delta Fair Blvd. Diablo Building Antioch CA 94509 Map & Directions Telephone Non-urgent voicemails: (925) 295-7456 Appt/Advice: (925) 295-4130 Pharmacy Press 1 Cancel Clinic Appt: Press 2 Advice Nurse: Press 3 Cancel/Reschedule Surgery: Press 5 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

About Me

Where I Have Been

I joined Kaiser Permanente in August of 2004. At that time, I left my private practice in Oakland and Orinda to join what I view as an excellent health care system, Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente integrates primary care, specialty care, and information technology as no other organization has. I am proud to be a part of Kaiser Permanente and am looking forward to the exciting future ahead.

My Priorities

I decided on a career in medicine in order to help people and to contribute to people’s lives on a very personal level. I was intrigued by applying scientific and engineering principles to patient problems. The personal relationships that develop are a tremendous part of the practice of medicine. I value these relationships. It is a privilege to be able to be involved in patient’s lives in this way.

A Little Background

I am a native Californian, having been born at O’Connor Hospital in San Jose. I lived most of my formative years in Pasadena, California. My undergraduate education was spent studying engineering, where I learned much about the materials used in total joint replacements. During medical school, I pursued my interest in orthopedic surgery. I was fortunate to do my residency in a very strong surgical program which was firmly grounded in the basic principles of total joint replacement.

After residency, I completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery. I spent the subsequent 14 years being a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery. I also have experience with pediatric orthopedics having been an attending doctor at Children’s Hospital, Oakland. My practice was based out of Oakland’s Summit Medical Center and John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek.

Personal Interests

My personal life is kept quite busy with four young children. Photographing our family growing up has become a passion of mine. When there is time, I enjoy playing the guitar. I am looking forward to traveling with our children as they get bigger.

Professional Interests

• General orthopedic surgery.

• Total hip and total knee replacement surgery.

• Arthroscopy of the knee, including meniscal repair and anterior cruciate ligament repair.

• Foot and ankle surgery, including the treatment of complex ankle and hind foot deformity and/or arthritis.

• Surgical treatment of ankle instability, Achilles tendon problems, and tendon transfers.

• Pediatric orthopedics, including club foot, spastic deformity of the foot and ankle, and general pediatric fracture care.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

• American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

• California Medical Association

• Alameda-Contra Costa County Medical Association

My Credentials

Medical school	Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Internship	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Residency	UC San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Board certification	Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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