Specialty Pediatrics Facility Lincoln Medical Offices Department of Pediatrics Address 1900 Dresden Drive Lincoln CA 95648 Map & Directions Telephone Advice (24 hours)/Appts: (916) 543-5500 Appt/Advice: (916) 543-5500 E-mail     About e-mail For children under 12 For adolescents (12-18)

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:45 am 5:00 pm	8:45 am 5:00 pm	8:45 am 5:00 pm	8:45 am 5:00 pm	8:45 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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My Qualifications
I am a member of the AOA Medical Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. I was Chief Resident in Pediatrics at the University of California Davis, and have practiced general pediatrics since 1998. I joined Kaiser Permanente Medical Group in 2003.

My Healthcare Practice
I chose pediatrics because working with children gives me the opportunity to help them form healthy lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime. Aside from that, I love working with kids. As part of Kaiser Permanente, I am able to offer preventative care and wellness education. A healthy diet, physical activity and immunizations are all important to keep your child healthy; these tools will be emphasized at your child's visits with me. If the need arises, I also have a team of outstanding subspecialists available. In addition to well care, I enjoy newborn medicine and working with children with asthma. To view the well child care check-up schedule please click here: Well Care Schedule I will be glad to go over your list of questions about your child at your child's well care visit.

My Biography
I was born and raised in the midwest. After attending the University of Kansas (go Jayhawks!) my husband and I ventured out to sunny California for our residency training, where we promptly fell in love with the weather, mountains and ocean. Once residency was completed, I traveled to the Amazon in Brazil to provide pediatric care to the indigent. I then returned to Kansas to practice in a medically underserved area for four years. This was a great experience, but at the end of 4 years, California was calling. My husband and I, now with two rambunctious boys, returned to Sacramento, and I began to practice pediatrics with Kaiser Permanente. I love to spend time outside, hiking, running, and exploring with my family. Because of the interests and enthusiasm of my sons, I am now an "expert" on superheroes and playgounds.

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My Outside Interests
I am married and have two adorable little boys. I enjoy playing with my boys, hiking and running.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Internship	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Residency	UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Board certification	Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

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