Credentials & Education
Medical School
- University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, CA
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
About
I was introduced to the healthcare field at a young age, having come from a family of physicians. While majoring in biology, I realized my passion for physiology and anatomy. However, I discovered I felt right at home during my internal medicine rotation in medical school. The idea of taking care of a patient from the start to finish of any medical issue and truly getting to know them throughout different stages of their life is very rewarding for me as a physician.
As an internal medicine physician, I treat adults 18 and older for all of their health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and preventive medicine. I am also a big proponent of fitness and often work with my patients to come up with exercise/nutrition plans (and will refer to specialists when needed). I don't focus on one specific ailment and am passionate about all of it, which is what I love most about being an internist. I enjoy coming up with individualized treatment plans, whether for short-term or chronic issues, and helping guide my patients (as well as their family members who may have questions) through the process of feeling better and maintaining their health.
An open dialogue is very important for me with my patients. I believe in a team approach and enjoy creating a strong rapport with my patients and working together to come up with solutions that fit their lifestyle. Trust is such an important thing in the doctor-patient relationship, and I always make sure my patients know that when I'm with them I am solely focused on their health and well-being. I also always make sure they are comfortable and understand their treatment plans fully. I never want my patients to feel rushed and pride myself on following up with them to make sure they're still doing well long after they leave my office.
In my free time, I enjoy keeping up to date on medical journals, being outdoors (walking, hiking, playing golf), watching and playing sports, and most of all, spending time with my wonderful wife.
I was introduced to the healthcare field at a young age, having come from a family of physicians. While majoring in biology, I realized my passion for physiology and anatomy. However, I discovered I felt right at home during my internal medicine rotation in medical school. The idea of taking care of a patient from the start to finish of any medical issue and truly getting to know them throughout different stages of their life is very rewarding for me as a physician. As an internal medicine physician, I treat adults 18 and older for all of their health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and preventive medicine. I am also a big proponent of fitness and often work with my patients to come up with exercise/nutrition plans (and will refer to specialists when needed). I don't focus on one specific ailment and am passionate about all of it, which is what I love most about being an internist. I enjoy coming up with individualized treatment plans, whether for short-term or chronic issues, and helping guide my patients (as well as their family members who may have questions) through the process of feeling better and maintaining their health. An open dialogue is very important for me with my patients. I believe in a team approach and enjoy creating a strong rapport with my patients and working together to come up with solutions that fit their lifestyle. Trust is such an important thing in the doctor-patient relationship, and I always make sure my patients know that when I'm with them I am solely focused on their health and well-being. I also always make sure they are comfortable and understand their treatment plans fully. I never want my patients to feel rushed and pride myself on following up with them to make sure they're still doing well long after they leave my office. In my free time, I enjoy keeping up to date on medical journals, being outdoors (walking, hiking, playing golf), watching and playing sports, and most of all, spending time with my wonderful wife.