Facility Napa Medical Offices Department of Women's Health Address 3285 Claremont Way Napa CA 94558 Map & Directions Telephone Advice (24 hours)/Appts: (707) 258-2080 Cancellation: (707) 258-4495 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

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

About Me

I am a native Californian, born and raised in Napa. I became a physician because I like the opportunity to help people improve their health.

I chose obstetrics and gynecology because of the interesting mix of medicine and surgery, and the miracle of childbirth. After training, I was in private practice for five years in Corvallis, Oregon. I joined Kaiser Permanente here in Vallejo in January, 1985, and held the position of Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1990-1992. Things I like most about working for Kaiser Permanente include my ability to do what is best for each patient without having to worry about financial/insurance concerns, and the ready availability of medical consultants.

My Practice Philosophy

I believe every patient is ultimately responsible for her own health choices. Regular exercise, weight control, good nutrition, and abstinence from smoking are important starting points, but some patients need extra help. I like to educate and empower women so they can make good health decisions.

My Outside Interests

I have a wife and three grown children. I have traveled extensively around the US by piloting my small airplane. I enjoy traveling to Baja California and other parts of Mexico as well, and I also like bicycle riding and hiking,

My Credentials

Medical school	Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
Internship	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Residency	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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