Facility Fresno Medical Center Department of Orthopedics Address 7300 N. Fresno St. Fresno CA 93720 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: 559 448-4580 E-mail your doctor

Welcome to my home page!

I am pleased to offer this web site as a means to provide helpful information to patients, as well as an opportunity for you to learn more about me.

I am a California native, moving from Sacramento to Fresno in 1991. My hobbies include gardening, reading, running and kayaking.

I began my registered nursing career with an associate degree from American River College in 1986, followed by a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Union College in 1995. In 2000, I earned a master's degree in nursing (MSN) from the University of California, San Francisco and became a nurse practitioner.

Since 2001, I have enjoyed working as a nurse practitioner in orthopedics. I love my job and am proud of our outstanding team of orthopedic providers here at Kaiser Permanente in Fresno.

I feel strongly about giving you the information you need to make the choices that will allow you to thrive. An active lifestyle is amazingly beneficial to everyone. Our individual lifestyle choices affect our ability to live life to the fullest.

Please use the links on this website for more information. The Healthy Lifestyles programs may be just the motivation you need. I also highly recommend contacting the Health Education Department at (559) 448-4415 for a schedule of classes and for valuable information about classes, such as:

Weight management (ask about our new Weight Watchers affiliation)
Healthier living with ongoing health conditions
Get Moving! A physical activity overview
Balance education/ Balance training
Osteoporosis education /Osteoporosis exercise
Smoking cessation

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. I look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.

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