I find my work in family medicine richly rewarding because it encompasses the whole cycle of life. I care for patients of all ages, from newborns to centenarians. I have the opportunity to treat more than physical ailments I take into account a patient s mind, body, family and lifestyle when approaching their health care needs. My patients and I learn from each other. As I learn about a patient s health goals, I am able to help that patient identify medical and nonmedical ways to reach those goals.
Good health is a collaborative effort.
I believe that humor creates good communication, so expect me to be funny, friendly and direct. And I expect the same honesty from my patients. Life is too short for anything but the most direct and frank communication between a doctor and a patient. I have worked in the University of California system since college because I share the University s mission to serve the community, to educate the public and to conduct research of benefit to all people, without discrimination. Her office is located at 11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100 Rancho Cordova, California 95670.