Education
Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Loma Linda, CA

 

Residency
Internal Medicine
Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda, CA

 

Rheumatology

Robert Breck Brigham Hospital

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

 

Receptionist:  Phyllis

Insurance billing: Shirley  503 261-6095

Medical Records: Liz

Nurses:  Roberta RN, Christi RN, Sandi RN

 

Special Medical Interests
Systemic lupus erythematosus, Wegener's granulomatosis, osteoporosis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, polymyalgia rheumatica .

 

Honors and Awards 

Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, President's Award Loma Linda University School of Medicine  Served on the latest State of Oregon Committee on Targeted Immune Modulators (biologic medications like Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Orencia, Rituxan, and Kineret)

 

Work diligentlly to diagnose tough cases.  Listen to patients.  Be compassionate. Be professional. Spend extra time with a patient when necessary.  Inform patients then respect their choices. Stay current with scientific advances.  Use office personnel to assist patients in finding funding sources for expensive medications where possible.  Use natural agents like SAMe when appropriate.  Emphasize a healthy lifestyle incorporating Vitamin D3, exercise  and a healthful diet. Refer patients to the most skilled physical therapists including ones good at starting out of shape patients on a sustainable exercise program and ones using myofascial release therapy for control of neck and spine pain.  When surgery becomes necessary, refer patients to a select group of the most skilled surgeons with the best outcomes who are also willing to advise against surgery if appropriate.  For top quality care, use only registered nurses in the back office and on the phone.  To optimize quality and avoid self-referral bias, use conventient nearby laboratory and x-ray facilities rather than in office services.  Use continuously updated sources of medical information including UpToDate and The Prescriber's Letter.   See pharmaceutical representatives very sparingly.

 

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