Facility San Francisco Medical Center Physical Medicine & Spine Clinic Address 1635 Divisadero Street Suite 300 San Francisco, CA 94115 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (415) 833-4342 916-784-5987 (TTY) Prescription Refills: 415-833-8151 Fax: 415-833-2612 If an interpreter is needed, please tell us when you make an appointment. E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

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My Biography

I had heard that Kaiser Permanente was a good place to work through word of mouth, and I have been quite satisfied with my decision to join the Kaiser medical team. I find working here to be good for keeping abreast of cutting-edge developments. Patients benefit from the comprehensive care model in a number of ways, including continuity of service and physician accessibility. Referrals to specialists are simple to implement since we are all in the same system. With the advent of Health Connect, our state-of-the-art electronic medical charting system, providers have full access to a patient’s complete medical history.

In the Physical Medicine and Spine Clinic, my colleagues are great to work with; we share a terrific sense of camaraderie. Our staff is always upbeat and they serve as a good support network. I enjoy a lot of autonomy with regard to the way I conduct my practice. I don’t encounter a host of restrictions when doing work-ups for patients. My areas of special interest are in sports medicine and neuromuscular injuries and diseases. I keep abreast of innovations and new ideas in my field by attending the annual American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation conference and other pertinent medical continuing education conferences throughout the year.

Outside of work, my hobbies include an avid interest in international politics and travel. Over the past two years, I have traveled to South Africa, Zambia, Cambodia, and Thailand. I THRIVE by working out at the gym almost every day and maintaining a fairly regimented dietary plan, all of which helps me to keep my energy up throughout the day. I have always been a health nut!

Undergraduate Education: BS in International Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Professional Affiliations: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; San Francisco Medical Society
Other KP Facilities: Vallejo (2001)
Year Began Practice: 2001
Joined Kaiser Permanente: 2002

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My Credentials

Medical school	University of Health Sciences Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Residency	University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio, School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX
Board certification	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

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