Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Sacramento Medical Center Department of Medicine - Point West Facility Address Point West Medical Offices Building 1650 Response Road Sacramento CA 95815 Telephone Appt/Advice: (916) 973-5243 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
8:30 am 12:30 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 12:30 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Subspecialty

I am a Board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine. This means that I am a primary care physician who is responsible for my patients' general medical needs. I would be more than happy to refer you ta a specialist for a condition which is outside the scope of my abilities. I chose Internal Medicine because it gives me the opportunity to talk to lots of different patients and because I am interested in the challenges of general medicine.

My Practice Philosophy

I am a strong proponent of proactive medicine. Adequate and timely screening for disease is necessary for identifying health problems which you may not be aware of. Disease control is the key to longevity and the cornerstone of a quality health care organization and adequate follow-up ( whether as a visit to the clinic or to the lab) is really critical for proper control. This means I like to screen a lot and if you have a serious condition I need to be in touch with you on a regular basis. I also agree that evidence-based medicine is crucial for providing quality information about the best available medicines and medical practices.

Why I Like Working for Kaiser Permanente

I have been a part of Kaiser Permanente since 2003. At Kaiser Permanente I can make the decisions I want regarding my patients' needs without any cumbersome pre-approval process. I also enjoy the availability of an enormous base of resources which helps ease many of the difficulties of providing quality care in a challenging health care environment.

Personal History

I am married and have three great children. I like to spend time with my family and , ocassionally, I get to play golf with some of my friends. I am a sports fan and I enjoy watching the San Francisco Giants baseball team play whenever I can (especially in October!). Prior to attending medical school I worked as a certified public accountant in San Francisco. Why the change? Who knows, but I enjoy what I do and I'm glad I'm a doctor. I have lived in Northern California for over thirteen years. It's a great place to live and my wife and I are certain we will be permanent residents here.

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My Credentials

Medical school	Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Internship	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Residency	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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