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About me

One question that people frequently ask of me is why I became a Gastroenterologist. I love this question because it gives me an opportunity to share about my interest in the physiology of the human body and the wide array of intellectual and technical challenges inherent in the field of Gastroenterology.

One area of focus in Gastroenterology that I specialize in is esophageal motility disorders. I have performed a number of research studies in this field ever since my time as a medical resident. My research endeavors have explored the pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease and the molecular mechanisms for esophageal cancer. I continue to develop my interest by caring for patients with difficult esophageal problems. However, I enjoy all aspects of clinical Gastroenterology. I enjoy caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disorders, and viral hepatitis.

I am fortunate to have lived in several great cities during my medical training, including Southern California, Chicago, and Boston. However, no place can compare to Northern California. I enjoy all of the outdoor activities readily available; I love the social and ethnic diversity throughout the San Francisco Bay. I joined Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Oakland and Richmond in 2007. As a physician in Kaiser Permanente, I feel that I am able to provide the best care to my patients. My fluency in Mandarin Chinese has been very helpful in communicating with some of my patients. I look forward to meeting you.

My Credentials

Medical school	Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Residency	Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Fellowship	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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