BA, Stanford University
MD, University of Arizona
Peds Residency, Children's Hospital, San Francisco
Board Certified, Pediatrics

I grew up in a mining camp in Nevada and went to Stanford University for my B.S. Degree. I attended the University of Arizona for Medical School and San Francisco Children's Hospital for my pediatric training. I have been practicing pediatrics since: first in Gilroy and now in Livermore.

In my college years I had the opportunity to live in Germany and Iran. I count myself very lucky to have seen Afghanistan before the Russian invasion and Iran before the revolution. I have a special fondness for travelers and immigrants and am very interested in your stories. The science of medicine: detecting disease and promoting health is my intellectual passion; but the fun of medicine lies in getting to know you and your children.

I have been happily married and sadly widowed. I have three kids currently in college. We have had most of the small animals available as pets so I have some suggestions if you are considering getting a pet. I also like to talk to your child about what he is reading and may suggest books my kids enjoyed. I particularly like trying to figure out practical solutions for the “what I'm doing isn't working” questions in parenting.

I look forward to meeting you and getting to know your child.