PACE San Leandro

I have found that by working with PACE, I can collaborate with a multidisciplinary team allowing me to address different aspects of a senior’s life to improve their health, activity and general well-being. Being able to intensely manage our participants care, we have the opportunity to keep them independent at home for as long as possible. 

After having received my Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., I then attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, where I received my medical degree focused on Public Health.

I then completed my post-graduate residency program in internal medicine at UC Davis in Sacramento, California.

I come to CEI with 27 years of experience as a primary care internist in San Francisco. On a more personal level, having cared for my aging parents in San Jose, I am very aware of the challenges families and parents face. 
I am fluent in Spanish as well as English.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to a wide variety of both recorded and live music, ranging from jazz to world music. And now that I have finished raising my twin sons, I also look forward to travelling and reading more books. 

While in medical school, I decided to devote my career to older adults. The geriatricians I met in training, who emphasized whole-person care and worked to improve quality of life and function, inspired me. The patients inspired me too, with their lifetime of experiences and individuality. I enjoy a patient-centered approach to health and wellness, and enjoy partnering with people on their healthcare goals.

I trained at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed my residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at UCSF. Since then, I have worked as a geriatric hospitalist, primary care physician, and associate medical director at LifeLong Medical Care

I left this satisfying career to participate in the team-based model of care at Center for Elders’ Independence, a unique gem in our healthcare system. 
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time cheering on my son at Little League baseball games.

I enjoy sailing, the beach, reading, and classical music. I hail from Cleveland, Ohio, and have made my home in the San Francisco Bay Area since the late 1990s.

I possess a strong passion for promoting independence and advocacy among seniors. Being a part of their support system and serving as an advocate for older adults has provided me with immense joy and fulfillment. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, I have consistently committed myself to serving underserved populations.

I earned my master's degree in business administration from California State University, Sacramento, where I was raised. My dedication to assisting others has taken me from Nevada to Arizona, and I have now come full circle returning to the Bay Area to work with Center for Elders’ Independence. My background in both business and healthcare enables me to cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritizes the well-being of our participants while ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the center.

I speak English.

In my leisure time, I enjoy traveling and savoring exquisite cuisine with my wife.