Facility Delta Fair Medical Offices (Antioch) Department of Women's Health Address Delta Square Shopping Center 3624 Delta Fair Blvd. Antioch CA 94509 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 779-5090 Cancellation: (925) 779-5090 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

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My Practice Philosophy

I think that patients are healthiest when they are in charge of their health care. I like to educate patients so they can make informed decisions about their health. I have a holistic approach to the body and to medicine, understanding that what is going on in their lives will make a huge impact on the heath of a patient. I know that a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, stress reduction, healthy eating, and regular check ups can prevent or reverse many health problems. I also practice what I preach and people will probably see me at the gym or eating a healthy snack at my desk!

I love the opportunity to make an impact on my patients’ lives. My role may be as simple as encouraging them to exercise more, to remember to take their calcium, or just making them feel healthy because they are up-to-date on their pap smear. It can also be more significant, as in times of crisis or when they need a surgery. I feel great satisfaction knowing I have hopefully touched their lives in a positive way.

I love how well we work together at Kaiser Permanente! I began practicing medicine in 2000 and have worked in many settings, and when I started at Kaiser Permanente I knew it was the right situation for me. With our advanced electronic records, I’m able to focus on the patient and get the information I need quickly. I don’t have to hassle with getting information from hospital visits, radiology, or consultants, because it's right at my computer. I also am able to call or email colleagues to aid in patient care. I know I am part of a great group that is focused on providing quality patient care.

I have a clinical interest in contraception, minimally invasive surgery, menopause, teen care, and health prevention.

About Me

As a little girl I used to follow my dad around at work on my days off from school. He is an Ear, Nose and Throat physician. I would play with all of his instruments, watch him during the exams, and go see patients in the hospital. I was always interested in what problem brought them to see my father and what he was doing to help them. In school I was interested in science and the how the body worked. When I started thinking about becoming a physician, I asked my father if he had been happy with his choice. He said that every day he learned something, every day was a challenge, and every day he had the opportunity to make a difference in his patients’ lives. That is all I could ask for in a career, so I decided that medicine was where I belonged.

On a personal note, when I’m not working, I love to travel, hike, kayak, read fiction, and spend time with my friends and family.

Other Languages

I speak Spanish and some Dutch.

My Credentials

Medical school	St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
Residency	White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency	Providence Hospital and Medical Center, Southfield, MI
Board certification	Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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