About Me

I'm glad to have the opportunity to present my credentials to you and share other information about myself. It's very important that you feel comfortable with your psychiatrist.

Biography

I grew up in Mission Viejo and went to UC Santa Barbara (go Gauchos!) for my undergraduate education. After some soul searching, I decided to change my career path from business to medicine and went to medical school in San Antonio. I did my psychiatry residency in San Antonio as well, and my first job out of residency was at the Veterans Administration in San Antonio. I found myself homesick for California and decided to return home.

About my practice

There is no “one size fits all” for treatment in psychiatry. I like to emphasize psychotherapy (talk therapy), changes to diet, exercise, and approaches to sleep, in addition to medication. I have an interest in sleep medicine.

How I thrive

I enjoy riding my new bike and exploring the bike trails in the area.