Facility Oakland Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Address 2nd and 3rd Floors 3779 Piedmont Ave. Oakland CA 94611 Map & Directions Telephone Urgent Appointments: (510) 752-1080 Routine Appointments: (510) 752-1100 Cancellation: (510) 752-6387 Mammogram Scheduling: (510) 752-7593 Labor and Delivery Advice (24 hours): (510) 752-6274 Pregnancy Test Instructions: (510) 752-6384 Prenatal Classes: (510) 752-6150 Birth Center Tour: (510) 752-6150 Lactation Clinic: (510) 752-7557 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 4:30 pm	8:30 am 4:30 pm	8:30 am 4:30 pm	8:30 am 4:30 pm	8:30 am 4:30 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Welcome to my web page!

I am an Obstetrician and Gynecologist who changed from Pediatrics because I truly enjoy being able to deliver babies, perform surgeries and take care of women of all different ages. I do, however, especially enjoy taking care of young women and do use what I learned from my pediatric internship on a regular basis. I have a special clinic once a week for pregnant women under the age of 21. I also am particularly interested in fibroid management and treatment, specifically Uterine Artery Embolization.

I believe that as a physician my job is to translate medical information so that the patient can make a decision about choices that are best for her personally. Teaching patients about their bodies and specific conditions is rewarding for me and I feel it lets the patient make an informed decision that she feels comfortable with.

I did my residency at Kaiser San Francisco from 1998-2002 and have been with Kaiser Oakland from 2002 until present. Here at Kaiser, there are wonderful resources for patients including classes and preventative care. I also have many other specialists available for consultation when it is needed or desired by the patient.

Please, if you have an urgent issue that can be handled by another provider in my absence, call the advice line at (510) 752-1080.

My Credentials

Medical school	Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Internship	Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA
Residency	Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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