Specialty Head & Neck Surgery Facility San Francisco Medical Center Head & Neck Surgery Department Address 450 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor (at Geary) San Francisco, CA 94118 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: 415-833-2200 Primary Care Call Center: 415-833-2200 Office: 415-833-6673 Prescription Refills: 415-833-8151 If you need an interpreter, please tell us when you make an appointment. E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed

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My Biography

Kaiser Permanente is committed to the highest level of medical and surgical patient care. We foster teamwork across various specialties, providing patients with comprehensive care. Working with our talented physicians allows me to address my patients’ emotional and physical needs. I also appreciate opportunities to work with residents and teach. I have the ability to provide properly-targeted care without having to negotiate with insurance companies. It is important to me that I am able to pursue the most optimal, suitable treatments for my patients.

It is a privilege and gift to be able to care for Kaiser’s patients. Within our comprehensive care model, patients are able to seek out various specialists, under one system. They may complete their lab work and refill their prescriptions here as well. Kaiser offers cutting-edge medical and surgical care under a single umbrella.

I have a number of special interest areas, including general otolaryngology as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. I also enjoy volunteering my time with international medical missions focusing on the treatment of children with cleft lips and palates.

Outside of work, my hobbies are photography, medical illustration, painting, reading, and traveling. I enjoy running, swimming,, hiking, spending time with my friends, and exploring the many restaurants of San Francisco!

Other Languages: conversational German and Farsi
Undergraduate Education: BA in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California at Berkeley
Graduate Education: MS in Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Otolaryngology; American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; California Medical Association
Professional Conferences: American Academy of Otolaryngology; American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Began Practice: 2007
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2007

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My Credentials

Medical school	Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Internship	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Residency	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Fellowship	Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Board certification	Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology

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