Facility Antioch Medical Center Department of Podiatric Surgery Address Sand Creek Medical Offices 4501 Sand Creek Road 1st Floor Antioch CA 94531 Pleasanton Medical Offices 7601 Stoneridge Drive North Building Pleasanton CA 94588 Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 813-3350 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

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

About Me

I grew up in Piedmont, California, and I have remained in Northern California my whole life. I went to college at the University of California, Davis, where I participated as a sprinter for the track and field team. It was there that I developed my interest in biomechanics and medicine, eventually leading me to podiatry. I went on to California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, where I received my degree in podiatric medicine. While in podiatry school, I started doing research in the biomechanics of diabetic foot ulcers. I have had an interest in the diabetic foot ever since.

I originally was in private practice for a few years. Continuing my interest in diabetic foot care, I was on staff at the John Muir Wound Care Center. In 2003, I left private practice when I was given the opportunity to specialize in diabetic feet at Kaiser Permanente. Currently, I am a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Diabetes Association, and American Professional Wound Care Association.

I’m working on research on Charcot Arthropathy, a disabling condition that happens in a small percentage of diabetic feet. I’m looking at ways to stop the uncontrolled breakdown of the joints in the feet.

When I’m not working on feet, I like to get out on my bicycle, garden, and play in the snow on my snowboard during the winter.

My Credentials

Medical school	California College of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, CA
Residency	Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

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