About Me

I grew up in California and attended college, medical school, and medical residency in Southern California. However, Portland is now my home, and I feel blessed to have lived here since 2003, when I joined Northwest Permanente. Portland has been a wonderful place for my wife and me to raise our two daughters.

About my practice

As a family medicine physician, I have enjoyed taking care of multiple of generations of families. During my career, I've had the privilege of fulfilling several leadership roles for Northwest Permanente, and I currently serve as president and CEO of our medical group. While this role takes me away from the clinic, high-quality and safe care of our patients remains my priority. I’m enthusiastic about advocating for careers in the medical profession, especially among young people, and I have a keen interest in the well-being of our physicians, clinicians, and health care employees.

How I thrive

Being active and exercising have become increasingly important to me. I have undergone two hip-replacement surgeries due to severe arthritis. As a result, I've learned to enjoy lower-impact cardiovascular activities, such as biking and swimming, to keep fit. Thriving together as a family is also important to me. In addition to taking hikes and walks together, we love to travel as a family. Portland is the perfect city for foodies, and my wife and I are always in search of delicious food.