About Me
Originally from Southern California, I received a bachelor's degree in biochemistry at UCLA. I earned my medical degree at the University of California in San Francisco and completed my internship and residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. I am board certified in internal medicine and taught chemistry in college and anatomy as a tutor in medical school before joining Kaiser Permanente in 1999. My leisure time finds me playing or watching all sports; I especially enjoy tennis, skiing, baseball, bicycling and general fitness. My wife retired after 23 years in the U.S. Army.
About my practice
I enjoy educating patients and guiding their healthy pursuits so they can thrive well into their geriatric years. In addition, I have a special interest in preoperative medicine. Since 2003, I have supervised and guided our Preoperative Center (PEEC) as its Director of Preoperative Medicine. I have mentored our excellent nurse practitioners to medically optimize our patients prior to surgery. The PEEC has expanded from one center of excellence to now three in the Denver metro area. I like to invite my patients to actively participate in their treatment plan. Medicine should always be a team approach, and you can better understand your health with access to your medical record, prescription information and lab results on kp.org. I also encourage patients to always stay optimistic – it goes a long way in the healing process.
How I thrive
I thrive through reading and physical activity I believe in keeping the mind and spirit thriving. Exercise, work, and then relaxation allows the body to be ready for daily challenges.