About Me

Welcome to my Web page. I'm glad to have the opportunity to introduce myself and I look forward to working with you to care for your health.

Biography

I was born and raised in Long Beach and am a loyal Southern Californian. I've been practicing at Kaiser Permanente for 25 years, first in Los Angeles and now at Kaiser Permanente Playa Vista Medical Offices in Culver City. I am an internist working in primary care, and believe strongly in working together with members to help them make their lives healthier and happier. I have found that a strong, honest, respectful, and flexible partnership works best.

About my practice

I believe the doctor-member relationship works best as a partnership. I believe not only can I educate members, but they can educate me, and they do all the time! I appreciate the ability to communicate with members through email. Please feel free to email my office through kp.org. I try my best to be available as much as possible.

How I thrive

I think all things in life require a balance. I try my best to keep things in perspective. We're all trying to be healthy, stay in shape and be happy, but everything takes time and I completely understand that we cannot always do everything right now! Losing weight takes time, quitting smoking is difficult, and staying on special diets is hard. We all have to just keep at it and continue to support each other. Lately I've found just getting outdoors helps. I'm probably L.A.'s least coordinated surfer, but I'm still plugging away!