I grew up in Southern California and attended Cal State University Northridge with the intention to pursue physical education. In the process of doing that I became interested in Exercise Physiology which grew into a greater interest in pathophysiology and eventually medicine. My initial interests were primarily with the scientific aspects of medicine but I later found that I greatly enjoyed the personal interaction with patients which is now what motivates me to come to the office daily. It is more important to know about the individual then what disease he may have. I attempt to maintain balance in my life through spending as much time as possible with my wife and two daughters and keep fit through cycling to work and home - weather permitting.