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About Me

I have been an OB/GYN physician with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center since 1971. As I am in a facility administrative position, my medical practice is now limited to office gynecology.

My passion is cooking with the best and freshest ingredients. I established the Friday Fresh Farmers’ Market at the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center in May 2003, featuring growers who are approved by the California Certified Organic Farmers’ Association. There are now 25 markets at Kaiser Permanente facilities in 5 states with plans for more. While my primary focus continues to be my work at the Oakland Medical Center, I am working with others in and outside of Kaiser Permanente to bring fresh, local, sustainably farmed fruits and vegetables to the inpatient setting, the cafeterias and to other Kaiser Permanente buildings and non-Kaiser Permanente worksites.

I enjoy some sports and participate in a monthly men’s poetry group.

My wife, with whom I‘ve shared life for over 40 years, is a landscape designer. My son trained as a chef after finishing college and has lately decided to pursue a career in medicine, probably pediatrics.

Check out the Farmers’ Market Update and Recipe of the Week. As an untrained cook, if I can make these tasty recipes, you can too. You can sign up to receive the weekly emailed newsletter at kp.org/farmersmarketrecipes.

What you eat is one of the most important determinants of your health.

2005 Sidney R. Garfield Exceptional Contribution Award

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, CA
Board certification	Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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