About Me

Hello, and welcome to my Web page. I’m so happy to have this opportunity to tell you a little about myself.

Biography

I was born in Chicago but moved to California at age 12. I’m the middle of 3 sisters and remain very close to all my family. I always wanted to work in some way with children, and I spent most of my teenage and college years working in preschool and elementary school settings. I also loved the sciences in college, and the combination of those 2 interests led me to medical school to become a pediatrician. I went to medical school at George Washington University in Washington, DC. It was an amazing place to live for 4 years, but I quickly made it home to the warmth of California and my family. My residency was with Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. I have been blessed to work in Orange County for more than 20 years and raise my kids close to their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

About my practice

It’s my pleasure and privilege to take care of your children. My greatest joy is watching them grow and enjoy life. I love to work with parents by providing education, answering questions, and working with you as a team to keep your children healthy. Unfortunately, children do become ill, and it’s my goal to provide high-quality care for them when they are not feeling well.

How I thrive

I stay balanced by spending time with my partner, dear friends, and family. I have adult children who now live away from me but give me an excuse to travel for visits. I love walking at the beach, taking in theater or movies, dinner with friends, and just relaxing with my partner in life. I love cooking healthy recipes at home and walking to go out for dinner, and I have really focused on my own health and well-being over the past few years.