Specialty Internal Medicine Facility Fresno Medical Center Department of Cardiology Address 7300 N. Fresno St. Fresno CA 93720 Map & Directions Telephone Information: (559) 448-4625 E-mail your doctor

My Office Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm	8:00 am 5:00 pm
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Welcome to my home page !

I have been a physician for over 18 years. I chose internal medicine because it allowed me the unique privilege of enjoying many of those values which are important to me: sharing knowledge with people, collaborating with patients and specialists for the best possible care, reveling and savoring in the stories which patients have lived, and finally, a commitment to learning for a lifetime.

My hope as a physician is that in working together—sharing knowledge, asking questions, seeking out options—we will find the best way to keep you healthy.

...if you have an appointment with me,

then you are probably seeing me for a nuclear stress test (also called a persantine/chemical or exercise cardiolyte stress test). You hopefully have received the hand-out regarding this test, but if not, please click on the 'nuclear stress test' link above and read about this test. We will be discussing and answering thoroughly any questions you may have regarding your test on your appointment day, but if you feel you have concerns that cannot wait, feel free to contact the Cardiology Department at 448-4286 and leave a message for me. Please bring in your bottles of medicines or a list of prescriptions you're currently taking. Wear comfortable running shoes, and do not drink CAFFEINE (this includes even "decaffeinated" coffee and tea, or chocolate) 24 hours or more before your test date.

My Credentials

Medical school	University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Internship	University Medical Center (UCSF Program), Fresno, CA
Residency	University Medical Center (UCSF Program), Fresno, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

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