Specialty Genetics Facility San Francisco Medical Center Genetics Department Address 450 6th Ave 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94118 Map & Directions Telephone Appointments, cancellations, advice and messages: San Francisco: (415) 833-2998 Oakland: (510) 752-6298 Sacramento: (916) 614-4075 San Jose: (408) 972-3300 Fresno: (559) 324-5330 Office: (415) 833-2996 Modesto: (209) 735-3344 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

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

Please note that my office hours may be different from my department’s hours of operation.

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My Biography

Originally from southern California, I moved north to complete my education. It didn’t take long before I fell in love with the Bay Area and found that I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California Regional Genetics Program is the largest and most comprehensive genetics program in the entire United States, so it was easily my top choice for a career in genetic counseling. Kaiser Permanente not only offers the full range of genetic services for members, but it provides those services without the paperwork and difficulties of independent medical insurance. In addition, our integrated model means that providers across specialties can know a patient’s medical history in an instant and provide members with highly coordinated care. I count myself especially fortunate to be surrounded by a group of caring and fun colleagues in the Genetics Department where I primarily work.

The field of genetics encompasses a broad, ever-changing variety that remains exciting and challenging to understand. After many years of direct patient care, I have recently taken a role as the Regional Genetics Education Coordinator. In this role, I am involved with identifying new ways to increase knowledge about genetics for both patients and providers.

During work days, I try to find time over lunch to exercise by walking or jogging through the Presidio, or taking a yoga class. Away from the office, I enjoy playing ice hockey, square dancing, and hiking. Other interests include spending time with my husband and our two daughters, reading, and cooking. I love good food and am an avid consumer of the seasonal produce and local products found at the farmers’ market near my home.

Undergraduate Education: BS in Biology, California Polytechnic State University at Pomona
Graduate Education: MS in Health and Medical Science, University of California at Berkeley
Specialties or Board Certifications: American Board of Genetic Counseling
Professional Affiliations: National Society of Genetic Counselors
Other KP Facilities: San Rafael and Oakland
Began Practice: 1990
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 1990

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