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Gary Jack Birnbaum, MD

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My specialty:
Geriatrics,Palliative&contcare

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Male

Where I practice

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About me

Thank you for visiting my Web page. I am proud to be a member of the continuing care services department at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California (in my opinion, America's finest city). Our department provides services to members who require assistance with placement in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care. We are specialists in this area. We are all eager to help you make informed choices and good decisions in these important and sometimes difficult matters.

Biography

Before joining Kaiser Permanente in 2004, I was in practice for nearly 20 years in Arizona. I began practice there as a nephrologist (kidney specialist), but over the years became more drawn to general internal medicine and geriatrics. My position at Kaiser Permanente allows me to use the variety of skills and experience from my previous practice and training to benefit our members in continuing care. I believe it is important to view each of our members as part of a full continuum of his or her life, not just a single "snapshot in time."

About my practice

We have a dedicated team in continuing care services. We consist of physicians, mid-level providers (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), social workers, support staff, and administrative staff. We all have specialized training in caring for older members and members with complex medical and social issues. We provide care for this very special group of members − those in skilled nursing or long-term care facilities − with respect for their individuality and their dignity. The physicians in our group also provide medical care to hospice and palliative care to members at home and in the hospital.

How I thrive

For relaxation, I enjoy travel, foreign languages, swimming, and bicycling. Working at Kaiser Permanente and living in Southern California allows me to maintain the balance of mind, body, and spirit that is essential to well-being.

My office

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson , AZ
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Los Angeles , CA

Board certification

Geriatric Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Nephrology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical training

Fellowship

Geriatrics

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Phoenix , AZ

Fellowship

Nephrology

New York University School of Medicine
New York , NY

Internship

Internal Medicine

Los Angeles County/University of Southern California
Los Angeles , CA

Residency

Internal Medicine

Veterans Affairs Medical Center
New York , NY

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2004

Active license information

License number

G46249

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1912055807

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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KP San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
KP San Marcos Medical Center
360 Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
KP Zion Medical Center
4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

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This page was last updated on: 12/02/2024