I have enjoyed the practice of dermatology because of the wide variety of skin conditions I see. The opportunity to do surgical procedures allows me to correlate the appearance of a rash or a skin lesion with the microscopic picture. I feel privileged to work at Kaiser Permanente with many outstanding colleagues and a sophisticated computerized charting system, connecting the providers with one another and providing seamless coordination of care. Outside of my practice I enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family. Having grown up on the east coast, I appreciate the vast wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.