Facility Milpitas Medical Offices Psychiatry Address 611 S. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas CA 95035 Map & Directions Telephone Non-urgent voicemails: (408) 945-5094 Appt/Advice: (408) 945-2915 Cancellation: (408) 945-5012 E-mail your doctor

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	8:00 am 4:30 pm	7:30 am 4:30 pm	2:00 pm 7:00 pm	8:00 am 7:00 pm	8:00 am 3:00 pm

I grew up in San Jose, attended high school in the local area and then went to Pacific Union College (Napa County), where I graduated with a degree in Biochemistry and Theology. While in college, I spent a year in Japan and worked a student missionary. I then went to Loma Linda University Medical School, where I received my MD. Since I received a scholarship from the US Navy, I did an internship in internal medicine at Naval Hospital Oakland and then went to Naval Airstation Pensacola where I completed surgeon's training. I then spent the next 3 years working as the flight surgeon for Carrier Airwing Two. I was based in NAS Whidbey Island (WA), where I did my residency in Psychiatry. That was then followed up by a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at the University of Washington.

Since most of my family & friends live in the Bay Area, I moved back to the Bay Area and became part of the staff at Kaiser Milpitas in 2000. Several years after that, I assumed the role of Assistant Chief of our department. Our department is comprised of many highly qualified & diverse individuals, all of whom want to provide you with the highest quality care along with the best service possible.

In my "other life", I spend time doing numerous things such as spending time with my family, going to concerts, and doing a lot of hiking/photography. Remember, "Life is fragile; live in the present." (HMS).

Please refer to the following numbers so that you can obtain the services you need in a timely manner:

1. General Clinic Number: 408-945-2915

2. My Direct Number: 408-945-5094. I usually check my voicemail several times a day and try to return messages within 24 hours.

3. Medication Questions (Nurses): 408-945-2915. If you have a medication question &/or wish to speak to one of our nurses (Hilary Nethers or Dory Wilson), please call the main number and ask for the nurse.

4. Medication Refills/Pharmacy: 408-945-5050. If you need a medication refill, please call this number.

5. Appointments:

a. To cancel an appointment, please call 408-945-2915

b. To schedule a routine appointment, please leave a message with me or the nurse.

6. Emergencies: If you have an emergency, please call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital. Please do not leave emergent messages on our voicemail.

My Credentials

Medical school	Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
Internship	Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA
Residency	University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Board certification	Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Board certification	Geriatric Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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