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

Thanks for visiting my home page! I am honored and excited to be a member of the Kaiser Oakland Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. I did my OB/Gyn residency and training at Kaiser Oakland and decided to never leave! I have enjoyed caring for my patients and respect my colleagues so much that I honestly cannot imagine practicing in any other place. I look forward to continuing the relationships I have made over my years here, and I look forward to the new ones that lie ahead.

I chose the field of OB/Gyn because it allows ongoing relationships with women through all the seasons of their lives—some joyous, and others difficult. It is a privilege to teach a woman about her menstrual cycle, the importance of regular gyn care and pap smears, and empowering her with birth control when the time is right. It is an honor to share the adventure of pregnancy with my patients and their partners. Together, my patients and I continue to experience the pleasures and frustrations of menopause. Additionally, I offer my patients gynecologic surgery services from simple to complex as the need arises.

I am especially happy to call the Bay Area home. I was born and raised in San Jose. My parents were both teachers and dedicated their lives to multicultural education. My father is Mexican-American, and our home was a bustling hub of international students that were part of my family’s exchange programs to Mexico and Japan. I attended Yale University and received a degree in psychobiology and had a special interest in sculpture. After living briefly in Spain, I attended MCP-Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia where I met my wonderful husband who is currently a fellow at UCSF. We have a young son who is a joy and keeps us busy! My brother is a professional photographer in the Bay Area, and my family continues to live in the South Bay. In my spare time, I enjoy flowers, travel, art, dinner with friends and family, and exploring and thriving in our beautiful, diverse Bay Area.

Thanks for visiting!

My Credentials

Medical school	MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency	Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Oakland, CA

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