About Me

Hello, and welcome to my Web page. My first name is Edmund, but I usually go by my middle name, Mark. From an early age, I had an interest in science and math; optometry seemed like a natural choice for me. Additionally, I the practice of optometry gives me an opportunity to help and care for people.

Biography

I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1961, our family moved to California. After high school, I earned my B.S. in Biology from Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles. I then attended the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, where I graduated cum laude with a degree in optometry. I started with Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City in 1974 and then transferred to Woodland Hills. I have been with Kaiser Permanente for over forty years.

About my practice

Kaiser Permanente affords me a very positive work environment. At Kaiser Permanente, we provide members the latest in eye care technology. Additionally, we have a wonderful electronic health record system that allows me to spend less time with paperwork and more time with my patients. The Department of Optometry works as a team with Department of Ophthalmology and Optical Dispensing to provide more complete eye care for our members. In order to keep current in the field, I attend continuing education courses.

How I thrive

Kaiser Permanente embraces the philosophy of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and I try to live that lifestyle both at work and at home. When I am not working, I spend my free time enjoying my family, bicycle riding, reading, and working around my home.