Educated
to care. "Early in
my educational experience, I discovered that even minimal effort on the part of
a few would result in subtantial change for the benefit of all." Board-Certified
Diplomate: American Board of Surgery
Residency
Training: Surgery, Martin Luther King-Drew
Medical
Center, Los Angeles
MD:
UCLA-Drew School of Medicine
BA:
Biology, California State University, Long Beach Learning
and sharing through professional memberships. "By
maintaining contact with my peers, I am able to keep on top of major developments
in my field. One of the great benefits of these associations is that I can continually
expand my knowledge, thereby providing the best possible resources to those I
have the privilege of servings." Memberships:
California Medical Association
L.A.
County Medical Association Involved
and committed. "In
addition to specializing in general surgery, i am bilingual. Speaking both English
and Spainish helps me communicate better with my patients and eases their communication
with me. It's something else that helps me get more involved with them and more
committed to their care." Awards:
UCLA School of Medicine Mackenzie Scholarship
Intern
of the Year, Martin Luther King-Drew
Medical
Center, Los Angeles 1987
California
Hospital Resident of the Year, 1988 | 
