Specialty Infectious Disease Facility Oakland Medical Center Internal Medicine Telephone Infectious Disease Clinic: (510) 752-7811 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

About Me

Joined Kaiser in: 1985
Special clinical interests: Travel medicine; Microbiology; Laboratory Utilization
Faculty: Associate Clinical Professor, University of Californa San Francisco
Awards/Honors: 2002 AAHP Flu Award
Other languages: Spanish

I am an Infectious Diseases specialist, seeing hospitalized patients with infections that are difficult to manage. I also work at the Vaccine Study Center, researching old and new vaccines. As the consultant to our Regional Microbiology laboratory, I work with the lab to ensure quality tesing for Infectious Diseases. I am also active in research on antibiotic resistance. In addition, I work closely with Public Health and the Influenza Vaccine Program at Kaiser.

I love my job, and am grateful that I have the opportunity to practice medicine at Kaiser Permanente. The work can be very stressful, so I spend my time outside of work relaxing, usually doing some sort of physical activity. I love to walk and for relaxation and health I also practice yoga and Qi Gong.

I believe that the most meaningful change is a personal one. We can accomplish most by understanding and taking responsibility for ourselves. I encourage my patients to take charge of their own lives so that we can work together to maximize their health.

2006 Teaching Award for Excellence in Continuing Medical Education

My Credentials

Medical school	UC Los Angeles, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship	Mount Zion Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

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