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My Biography

During medical school, I took a trip one summer to San Francisco. I loved the climate, the terrain, and the city’s close proximity to the water. I immediately moved here for my residency. I knew friends who were moonlighting for Kaiser Permanente, and I joined them here after I graduated. I think that Kaiser Permanente’s system provides the best care for patients of any medical system.

My colleagues are terrific. They deliver A+ quality service and really care about their patients. Our comprehensive care is a major strength and we have excellent communication across departments. I like the fact that I can balance clinical work in the Emergency department with my administrative work in San Francisco and with the Regional offices.

I participate in our regional quality EPRP program. I also serve as our department’s Assistant Chief. I have a particular interest in injury prevention. I work in our Injury Center one day per week.

Outside of work, I enjoy skiing, hiking, cooking, kayaking, and my entire family volunteers each summer at a southern California Boy Scout camp. We are currently building a cabin on our 45-acre property in Guerneville. I keep healthy by doing a daily gym workout, eating lots of vegetables, and purchasing fresh produce from farmers markets. My husband and I have a teenaged daughter and a boxer.

Undergraduate Education: BA in Art History and Biology, Wellesley College
Professional Affiliations: American College of Emergency Physicians; San Francisco Medical Society
Other KP Facilities: Martinez (1981-1997); Walnut Creek (1996-1997)
Began Practice: 1982
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1982

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My Credentials

Medical school	Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Internship	St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Residency	St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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