About Me

I grew up in the Los Angeles area of Southern California. Over the years, I've been fortunate to have many friends in Hawaii whom I've enjoyed visiting. In 2004, my wife and I decided to relocate here permanently, and we've felt very much at home in Honolulu.

 

I earned my medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. I completed my internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the same institution. I'm board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease, and internal medicine.

 

About my practice

 

During my first decade in Hawaii, I cared for patients in critical care units across several hospitals on Oahu. I also taught medical students and residents as an instructor at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine.

 

While working here in the islands, I met several physicians who were part of Hawaii Permanente Medical Group (HPMG), whom I liked and respected. Those experiences made me feel that practicing at HPMG and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii would be a good fit for me.

 

I stay current in critical care and pulmonary medicine by attending conferences, reading peer-reviewed journals, and consulting evidence-based online resources.

 

My approach is thorough, thoughtful, and centered on what matters most to each patient – the goals they hope to achieve with treatment guide our plan.

 

How I thrive

 

In my leisure time, I enjoy playing tennis with my wife and friends. I also spend time surfing, reading, and playing with our very affectionate 70-pound dog.