Professor
Pediatric Nephrology
“I want parents to feel empowered and comfortable.”
I come from a rural background as a physician treating farmers; I speak very plainly and I think that makes people feel more comfortable to talk openly with me. Often times people are afraid to speak about their concerns. I try to start the conversation by listening to patients and families, paying attention to their concerns.
Some patients I care for over the course of their life, and I develop close relationships with the entire family. Occasionally I'll get invited to a Quinceañera, which is really meaningful. These are amazing families that do whatever it takes to give their children the best chance at a great life. Instead of telling families what to do, I try to be their coach. Parents know their child better than anyone else. I want them to feel empowered and comfortable to make their own decisions.
770 Welch Road, Ste 300
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone : (650) 721-5807
Fax : (650) 736-1521
106 La Casa Via
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone : (925) 239-2900
Fax : (925) 932-2456
Hypertension
Kidney Transplant
University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, Canada, 05/31/1981
Winnipeg Children's Hospital, Winnipeg, Canada, 06/30/1986
Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 06/30/1985
Dalhousie University Residency Training, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada, 06/30/1988
UCLA Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, 06/30/1991
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, 06/30/1982
Pediatric Nephrology, American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
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