Specialty Pediatrics Facility Sacramento Medical Center Department of Pediatrics - Point West Address 1650 Response Road Sacramento CA 95815 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (916) 614-4060 E-mail your doctor About e-mail

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9:00 am 1:00 pm	8:50 am 5:00 pm	8:50 am 5:00 pm	8:50 am 5:00 pm	8:50 am 5:00 pm	8:50 am 5:00 pm	9:00 am 1:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

My Qualifications

I am a native Californian and I grew up here in sunny Sacramento. After attending college at the University of California, Irvine, I completed medical school and residency training in New York. I returned home to practice with Kaiser Permanente in 2000. I enjoy practicing with Kaiser Permanente because we focus on serving the diverse needs of our patients, patient-doctor relationships, prevention of disease, and patient education.

Professional Interests and Affiliations

• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
• U.C. Davis Pediatric Resident Teaching Program, Site Coordinator

Special Recognitions

• John F. Kennedy High School Cornell West Distinguished Alumni Award
• Robert J. Haggerty Outstanding Pediatric Service Award

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Rochester, School of Medicine & Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Internship	Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Residency	Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Board certification	Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

My Healthcare Practice

I remember having heart surgery as a child, but the compassionate medical care and support we received as a family is what I remember the most. My doctors and nurses allowed me to see at a young age that outstanding medical care involves much more than prescriptions and procedures.

Providing great medical care involves establishing a connection with the families we serve. I gained such an early and very special perspective on the pediatric patient-doctor relationship that becoming a pediatrician was the most natural career choice for me.

Providing healthcare to children and teenagers allows me to give back this same compassionate, patient-centered care on a daily basis. The rewards of being a pediatrician are truly tremendous for me, both personally and professionally.

My Outside Interests

I enjoy bass fishing and traveling with my husband, as well as reading books about life balance, leadership, and spirituality. I also enjoy being part of the Health and Wellness Team at my church.

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