I was born in El Salvador, but consider myself a "California native" since I was raised here in the Bay Area. I completed my undergraduate training at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning my Bachelor of Science in Physiological Sciences. I then went on to attend medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. I joined Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara for my residency and was thrilled to stay on as full-time staff in 2008. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you with your healthcare needs.
My practice philosophy includes striving to provide culturally appropriate care to our very diverse set of patients, and I am dedicated to caring for the underserved. I am fully fluent in Spanish and enjoy taking care of my patients in their native language. Additionally, I am a strong proponent of minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and vaginal surgery), as well as preventive medicine for women.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
- Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
- Member of the American Medical Association (AMA)
- Member of the California Medical Association (CMA)
- Member of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
Hobbies and interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, salsa dancing, reading, and enjoying the cultural diversity that exists in the Bay Area.