I was born and raised in California. In 1992, I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I deferred medical school for a year to study the endangered African Wild Dog. I completed medical school at the FUHS/The Chicago Medical School in 1997. I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Massachusetts. During my residency, I had the unique opportunity to volunteer at a missionary hospital in Kanchanaburi, Thailand. During my experience, I grew accustomed to treating tuberculosis, malaria, cholera, and even saw a case of the measles.
In 2001, I eagerly returned to sunny California to join a busy community practice in Los Angeles. Several years later, we decided to move to Chicago where my husband completed his training, and I had the opportunity to pursue an academic position at RUSH University Medical Center. I quickly discovered my joy for teaching and working with residents. Not only do residents keep you on your toes, but their motivation and passion for learning is contagious.
My family and career opportunities brought us back to California. I was happy to join Kaiser Permanente in 2006 and having grown up in their system, I was thrilled to find my original medical card from when I was a teenager.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the American College of Obstetrics Gynecology (ACOG)
- Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
- Member of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP)
My Colleagues
At Kaiser Permanente, I have the privilege of working with board certified OB/GYN physicians and nurse practitioners as well as our wonderful, caring medical staff. We are an integrated team to provide you with the highest quality of care possible.
Hobbies and interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I believe in laughter and in living life to its fullest. I am very close to my family and love my husband and my 2 sons. We enjoy sailing, snowboarding, and cleaning the house (just kidding about the last one). My other hobbies are baking and cooking. Someday, I’d like to play golf, speak Mandarin, and play the piano; lessons that I wish I never gave up. Always listen to your mom!