Specialty Ob/Gyn Facility Sacramento Medical Center Department of Women's Health - Pt. West MOB Address 1650 Response Road Sacramento CA 95815 Telephone Appt/Advice: (916) 614-4055 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

For information about my education, training, and credentials, please read the My Credentials section below.

My Healthcare Practice

I work approximately half time doing general OB/GYN and half time doing infertility clinic. I love the variety; helping infertility patients get pregnant is challenging and rewarding. I also like the continuity of taking care of women throughout their reproductive lives, taking care of their pregnancies, doing routine care, and helping them through life transitions like menopause. My goal is to help my patients achieve their optimal state of health.

Why I work at Kaiser Permanente

I did my residency at Kaiser San Francisco, then was in private practice for a few years, then worked at Kaiser Hayward for 10 years. In February 2004, I came to Kaiser Sacramento - Point West. I will never go back to private practice. Kaiser allows me to practice my specialty in a very supportive environment, free of outside influences like insurance companies and provides me with all the best subspecialists immediately available.

Professional Interests

• Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member of Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
• Member of California Medical Association

About Me

I have been married since October 2003; have a stepdaughter, Jennifer, and one cat. I love challenging myself in the athletic arena. I have done numerous triathlons including Ironman Hawaii, many marathons including the Boston Marathon three times, and several ultra runs (races longer than marathons). I ride my bicycle to work 2-3 times a week. I feel that physical activity helps me to look and feel my best and try to communicate my love of the active lifestyle to my patients. My athletic activities have taken me around the world, brought me many wonderful friends, and to me there is nothing better than the challenge of accomplishing something you didn't think you could do.

My Credentials

Medical school	Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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