Facility Oakland Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine Address 280 W. MacArthur Blvd. Oakland CA 94611 (entrance on Howe St.) Map & Directions Telephone Advice/Information: (510) 752-1190 E-mail your doctor

Although I grew up on the East Coast, I fell in love with California at first sight. My husband is a local schoolteacher. Initially I studied to be a marine biologist, but I found that I liked people too much to spend my life with fish.

I worked at several different Emergency Departments during my training, but I chose to work at Kaiser Oakland as a career. It is a fabulous place to work. I find that the system functions well here. My colleagues and I are able to provide excellent, comprehensive care to our patients. I like Kaiser’s emphasis on preventative care, and I like the fact that my patients have access to excellent primary care and good follow up after their visit to the ED. Because of this, my family and I come here for our medical care as well.

Joined Kaiser in: 2003
Other languages: conversational Spanish
Hobbies: Running, cycling, yoga, dogs, home improvement, travel.
Medical Interest: International Health

Strange facts: I lived several years in a boys’ school dormitory. I figure that in some strange way this helped prepare me for a career in emergency medicine. I’ve also worked in medical clinics in the Caribbean, Honduras and Mexico.

My Credentials

Medical school	Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Residency	Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA
Board certification	Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

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