About my practice

Medicine has allowed me to combine my passion for science with my desire to serve my community. Throughout my medical and graduate training, I was drawn to primary care and specifically internal medicine because of the rewarding long-term patient relationships this specialty allows. Medical education is another of my professional interests.

 

I presented my master's degree thesis on targeted drug therapy for tumors at the Science, Engineering, and Technology Student of the Year Award conference, and I co-authored a paper on bunion surgery that was published in the journal Foot and Ankle Surgery.

 

Medicine is an evolving field that requires lifelong learning. To keep up with current medical research, I read professional journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the British Medical Journal (now known as BMJ). I also participate in continuing medical education programs and periodically evaluate my own performance to see how I can improve.

 

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii offers an outstanding primary care and outpatient-focused internal medicine residency program. The doctors here are clearly supportive of each other and take pride in the work they do. It’s a pleasure to be part of such a team.

 

The most rewarding aspect of medicine for me is building trusting, long-term relationships with my patients and achieving positive results for them in their times of need. To be able to do this requires not only that I possess the necessary medical knowledge, but also that I fully understand their beliefs, concerns, and expectations.

How I thrive

In order to stay fit physically and emotionally, I spend quality time with my family and friends, try to eat a healthy diet, work out at the gym, play tennis, and go hiking and surfing. The wonderful people and beautiful environment of Hawaii inspire me to be a better person.